Stainless Lost Head Nails
Stainless steel lost head nails designed for a clean, concealed finish with excellent corrosion resistance, ideal for external joinery and use in green oak.
Our Round Lost Head Nails - Stainless Steel are the ideal choice for achieving a discreet, flush finish in external timber applications. Designed with a small head that can be easily punched below the surface, they allow for a clean look that can be filled over - making them especially popular for fine joinery, fencing, and cladding work.
Made from A2 stainless steel, these nails deliver excellent corrosion resistance, even in challenging or exposed environments. They're perfectly suited to use with naturally corrosive materials such as green oak, cedar, or treated timbers where mild steel nails would quickly degrade.
Whether you're working on decorative timber projects or structural outdoor work, these stainless lost head nails provide a dependable fixing that won’t rust or stain the timber. Use them with confidence on projects where durability and appearance matter.
When to Use Stainless Lost Head Nails
Stainless lost head nails are typically used where a discreet fixing is required and long-term resistance to corrosion is essential. They’re commonly specified for external timber work and projects involving hardwoods with natural tannins.
Key Features:
- Manufactured from A2 stainless steel for superior corrosion protection
- Ideal for external use and use with green oak or other corrosive base materials
- Lost head design allows the nail to be driven below the timber surface for a neat, hidden finish
- Great for cladding, fencing, window frames, door frames, and fine joinery
- Won’t stain or react with hardwoods, making them a professional’s choice for long-term results
Typical Applications
| Application | Why Stainless Lost Head Nails Are Suitable |
|---|---|
| External joinery | A2 stainless steel resists corrosion and staining in exposed conditions |
| Green oak construction | Won’t react with tannins or cause black staining in the timber |
| Timber cladding | Lost head design allows the nail to be punched below the surface for a neat finish |
| Fencing and garden structures | Provides durable fixing without rusting or weakening over time |
| Window and door frames | Small head offers a clean appearance suitable for visible joinery |
| Fine joinery and finishing work | Can be filled over after punching below the surface |
Available Sizes
| Nail Size | Pack Size | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| 40 x 2.65mm | 1kg / 10kg | Light joinery, trims and finishing work |
| 50 x 2.65mm | 1kg / 10kg | Cladding, fencing panels and general external fixing |
| 65 x 3.35mm | 1kg / 10kg | Heavier external timber and green oak applications |
For more detail on choosing the correct stainless lost head nail for external timber and green oak, see our guide on stainless steel lost head nails.


