DeWalt 18-gauge brad nails deliver reliable fastening for trim and finish carpentry. The chisel-point geometry reduces splitting when driving into delicate moldings, casings, and thin trim stock. These galvanized brads are coated for interior service and feed reliably through any standard 18-gauge straight-strip brad nailer.

• Gauge: 18 GA
• Length: 2"
• Point: Chisel point reduces material splitting on thin trim
• Coating: Galvanized for interior use - not rated for exposed exterior or wet-location service
• Collation: Glued straight strip, industry-standard 18 GA - fits DeWalt, Bostitch, Senco, Porter-Cable, Hitachi/Metabo HPT, Paslode, Ryobi, Ridgid, and Makita 18 GA brad nailers
• MPN: DBN18200-1
• Pack: 1000 brads per box

Use Case: Heavy baseboard installation, two-layer trim assembly (built-up crown, wainscot panel-stile combinations), and thick custom trim work. 2 inch is the maximum length for 18 GA - jobs needing longer fasteners require stepping up to 16 GA finish nails.

Tip: 18 GA brads hold trim in place while glue cures but do not provide structural holding power. Use construction adhesive or wood glue at any joint that must support load and treat the brads as a temporary clamp. For heavy baseboards over 5/8 inch thick or for trim that takes physical abuse, step up to 16 GA finish nails (DeWalt DCS16 series).