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15 Gauge Finish Nails are great for use in most finish and trim applications.These steel nails feature bright finishes which are glued collated. 
  • GAUGE: 15GA 
  • HEAD WIDTH: 3.10mm 
  • WIDTH: 1.76mm 
  • THICKNESS: 1.76mm 
  • LENGTH: 25mm—64mm
  • 1 Inch - 2-1/2 Inch

  • KYA

  • KYA-DA

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15 Gauge 34° DA Bright Finish Nails 1"–2-1/2"

KYA 15 Gauge 34 Degree DA Bright Finish Nails are glue-collated angled finish nails designed for compatible 15GA DA-style finish nailers. Available lengths range from 25mm / 1 inch to 64mm / 2-1/2 inches for professional trim, molding, baseboard, cabinetry, door and window casing, furniture and other interior finish-carpentry applications.

The KYA DA Series uses a 3.1mm head width, 1.76mm × 1.76mm wire cross-section, 34° angled collation and chisel point. Smooth and ring-shank configurations are listed within the wider DA range.

The featured Bright Finish DA Series is intended primarily for dry indoor and protected applications where additional corrosion resistance is not required. For exterior, humid or corrosion-sensitive installations, select an appropriate galvanized or stainless steel DA fastener instead.

KYA 15 gauge 34 degree DA bright finish nails

15 Gauge DA Bright Finish Nail Specifications

Specification Details
Product Type 15 Gauge DA Style Angled Finish Nail
KYA Series DA Series
Gauge 15 Gauge
Collation Angle 34°
Head Width 3.1mm
Wire Width 1.76mm
Wire Thickness 1.76mm
Length Range 25–64mm / 1"–2-1/2"
Point Type Chisel Point
Shank Options Smooth / Ring depending on exact DA configuration
Finish Bright
Collation Glue-Collated Angled Strip
Nails per Strip 100 pcs
Nails per Box 4,000 pcs
Recommended Environment Dry Interior / Protected Finish-Carpentry Applications
Required Tool Type Compatible 15GA 34° DA-Style Angled Finish Nailer

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What Are DA Style Finish Nails?

DA finish nails are a family of 15 gauge angled strip fasteners used with compatible DA-style finish nailers. The KYA version uses a nominal 34° collation angle, allowing the nailer magazine to approach corners and confined trim locations at an angle.

DA nails are commonly used for professional interior finishing because 15 gauge wire provides more holding capacity than thinner brads while still producing a substantially smaller fastening point than framing nails.

Why Use 15 Gauge Finish Nails?

Heavier Fastener for Substantial Trim

A 15 gauge finish nail has a heavier wire section than 16GA or 18GA finish fasteners. This makes it suitable for substantial molding, casing, baseboard and cabinet components where greater fastening strength is required.

34° Angled Magazine Access

The angled DA format is useful when fastening around corners, cabinet interiors, door frames and other locations where a straight magazine can be more difficult to position.

Chisel Point

The chisel point supports controlled penetration into suitable wood. Correct tool orientation and depth adjustment are important for reducing splitting, nail deflection and excessive head setting.

3.1mm Finish Nail Head

The approximately 3.1mm head provides a useful bearing area for finish work while still allowing the driven head to be set below or close to the wood surface for filling and finishing where required.

15 Gauge DA Finish Nail Video

DA Series Bright Finish Nail Sizes and Packaging

Item Length Nails / Strip Nails / Box Boxes / Carton Cartons / Pallet
DA/25 25mm / 1" 100 4,000 4 120
DA/32 32mm / 1-1/4" 100 4,000 4 120
DA/38 38mm / 1-1/2" 100 4,000 4 90
DA/45 45mm / 1-3/4" 100 4,000 4 80
DA/50 50mm / 2" 100 4,000 4 60
DA/57 57mm / 2-1/4" 100 4,000 4 60
DA/64 64mm / 2-1/2" 100 4,000 4 60

How to Choose DA Finish Nail Length

Select nail length according to the thickness of the trim or workpiece, the receiving substrate and the required penetration. The longest nail is not automatically the correct nail because excessive length can increase the risk of breakthrough or deflection.

DA Size General Selection Guidance
DA25 / 25mm / 1" Short finish work and thinner components where the nailer specifically accepts a 1-inch DA nail
DA32–DA38 / 1-1/4"–1-1/2" Light-to-medium trim, paneling and smaller woodworking components
DA45–DA50 / 1-3/4"–2" General baseboard, cabinetry, casing, furniture and molding applications
DA57–DA64 / 2-1/4"–2-1/2" Thicker molding, substantial trim and applications requiring greater available penetration

These are general selection guidelines. Always check the material thickness and the fastener-length range specified by the finish nailer manufacturer.

Bright Finish vs Galvanized vs Stainless DA Nails

Finish / Material Corrosion Protection General Selection
Bright Finish Not intended to provide the corrosion protection of galvanized or stainless fasteners Dry interior trim, cabinetry, furniture and protected finish work
Galvanized Zinc-based corrosion protection depending on coating specification Applications requiring more corrosion protection than bright finish; verify exterior suitability by specification
304 Stainless Steel Higher corrosion resistance Moisture-sensitive or corrosion-sensitive applications where 304 stainless steel is specified

The featured products use a Bright Finish for dry interior and protected finish-carpentry applications. Buyers requiring galvanized or stainless steel DA nails should specify the required material and service environment when requesting a quotation.

15 gauge DA bright finish nails used for interior trim woodworking

Applications for 15GA DA Bright Finish Nails

Baseboards and Crown Molding

15GA DA nails provide a heavier finish fastener for substantial baseboards, crown molding and decorative profiles in dry interior environments.

Door and Window Casings

The 34° angled strip format helps the nailer access corners around door jambs, window casings and other finish-carpentry details.

Cabinetry and Drawer Fronts

DA finish nails can be used for suitable cabinet face frames, built-in cabinetry, drawer fronts and related woodworking assemblies where a 15GA fastener is appropriate.

Furniture and Decorative Woodwork

Furniture manufacturers and woodworking shops can use DA nails for appropriate frames, decorative components and assemblies where more holding strength is required than a thinner brad provides.

Paneling and Wainscoting

Selected DA lengths can be used for interior paneling, wainscoting and wood trim when nail length, substrate thickness and surface-finish requirements are suitable.

Picture and Mirror Frames

Suitable DA lengths can also be used in heavier picture-frame, mirror-frame and decorative wood assemblies where a 15GA finish nail matches the material dimensions.

Smooth Shank vs Ring Shank DA Finish Nails

Shank General Characteristic Selection Consideration
Smooth Shank Straight shank for conventional finish-nail driving Common trim, molding, cabinetry and finish carpentry
Ring Shank Annular rings provide additional engagement with surrounding wood fibers Selected woodworking applications requiring increased resistance to withdrawal

KYA lists smooth and ring-shank options within the DA Series. Confirm the exact shank configuration, length and availability when ordering rather than assuming every DA size is stocked in both versions.

DA vs FN 15 Gauge Finish Nails

Feature DA Style FN Style
Gauge 15 Gauge 15 Gauge
Typical Collation Angle Approximately 34° Different angled format, commonly around 25° depending on system
Tool System DA-style 15GA angled finish nailer FN-style 15GA finish nailer
Interchangeable? No. Do not substitute DA and FN nails unless the tool manufacturer explicitly specifies compatibility.

15GA 34° DA Nailer Compatibility

A compatible nailer must be designed for the 15 gauge 34° DA-style fastener system. Exact nail length is also important because not every DA nailer accepts the complete 1"–2-1/2" KYA family range.

Tool / Tool Family Compatibility Guidance
SENCO 15GA DA Tools SENCO identifies its 15GA DA platform as a 34° angled strip system; verify the individual tool's accepted length range
DEWALT DA-Style 15GA Nailers DEWALT offers 15GA DA-style angled finish nailers; check the exact model's minimum and maximum nail length before selecting a KYA DA size
Metabo HPT NT65MA4 / NT1865DMAS Metabo HPT lists these tools within its 15GA angled finish-nailer range; confirm the exact length and strip specification before substitution
Other 15GA Angled Nailers Confirm gauge, DA/FN style, collation angle, head geometry, strip format and nail-length range in the tool manual

Important for DA25: the KYA DA family includes a 25mm / 1-inch nail, but many 15GA DA nailers begin at approximately 1-1/4 inches. Confirm that the tool accepts 25mm DA nails before ordering.

How to Order 15 Gauge DA Bright Finish Nails

Ordering Information What to Provide
Fastener System 15GA 34° DA Style
Length DA25, DA32, DA38, DA45, DA50, DA57 or DA64
Finish Bright Finish
Shank Specify Smooth or Ring if required
Nailer Provide exact manufacturer and model for compatibility confirmation
Application Baseboard, molding, casing, cabinetry, furniture, paneling or other finish work
Environment Confirm dry interior conditions for Bright Finish or specify another corrosion-resistant version
Quantity Boxes, cartons, pallets or annual purchasing volume

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FAQs About 15 Gauge DA Bright Finish Nails

What are 15 gauge DA finish nails?

They are 15 gauge angled strip finish nails designed for compatible DA-style finish nailers. The KYA DA Series uses a 34° collation angle and is available from 25mm / 1 inch to 64mm / 2-1/2 inches.

What are bright finish nails used for?

Bright finish nails are primarily suitable for dry interior and protected finish-carpentry applications such as trim, molding, baseboards, cabinetry, casings, furniture and paneling where additional corrosion protection is not required.

Are bright finish nails galvanized?

No. Bright and galvanized should be treated as different finish specifications. Buyers requiring zinc-based corrosion protection should order the appropriate galvanized DA nail rather than assuming the Bright version provides equivalent protection.

Can bright DA nails be used outdoors?

Bright finish should not be used as a generic recommendation for exterior or moisture-exposed trim. Select galvanized or stainless steel according to the service environment, wood treatment and project requirements.

What angle are DA finish nails?

The KYA DA Series uses a 34° angled strip format.

What sizes of 15 gauge DA bright nails are available?

KYA lists DA25, DA32, DA38, DA45, DA50, DA57 and DA64, covering approximately 25–64mm / 1"–2-1/2".

How many DA nails are in one strip?

KYA packaging data lists 100 nails per strip.

How many 15 gauge DA nails are in one box?

KYA packaging data lists 4,000 nails per box for the DA25–DA64 range.

What is the head size of KYA DA finish nails?

KYA specifies an approximately 3.1mm head width.

What is the wire size of a KYA 15GA DA nail?

KYA specifies a nominal 1.76mm width × 1.76mm thickness for the DA Series.

What point type do KYA DA finish nails use?

The DA Series uses a chisel point.

What is the difference between DA and FN finish nails?

DA and FN are different 15 gauge angled finish-nail systems with different collation and tool geometry. DA is commonly associated with an approximately 34° format, while FN systems use a different angled configuration. They should not be treated as interchangeable unless the nailer manufacturer explicitly states otherwise.

Will KYA DA nails fit every 15 gauge angled finish nailer?

No. The tool must accept 15GA 34° DA-style strips, and its permitted nail-length range must include the selected KYA size. Gauge alone does not establish compatibility.

Will DA25 1-inch nails fit every DA nailer?

No. Many 15GA DA finish nailers have a minimum fastener length around 1-1/4 inches. Check the tool manual before ordering DA25.

Are smooth and ring-shank DA nails available?

KYA lists smooth and ring-shank options within the broader DA Series. Confirm the selected length, finish and shank configuration when requesting a quotation.

Which DA nail length is suitable for crown molding?

The correct length depends on molding thickness and the required penetration into framing or backing. DA50, DA57 and DA64 may be considered for thicker profiles, but the actual assembly and nailer range should determine the final size.

Which DA nail length is suitable for baseboards?

Baseboard thickness and wall construction determine the required length. Medium and longer DA sizes are commonly relevant, but select the fastener according to the actual trim thickness and required substrate penetration.

Can I test KYA DA nails before bulk purchasing?

Contact KYA Fasteners to confirm sample availability. Test the selected DA size with the intended nailer and actual wood assembly before placing a large-volume order.

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15GA DA Bright Finish Nails for B2B Buyers

KYA supplies 15 gauge DA finish nails for fastener distributors, pneumatic-tool distributors, furniture manufacturers, cabinet factories, woodworking suppliers and professional finish-carpentry buyers.

For quotations on 15GA 34° DA Bright Finish Nails, provide the required DA length, shank type, exact nailer model, application, quantity, packaging requirement and destination market.

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