Nails. General problems, solutions, information and advice on fixing to walls of all kinds

[Rivergirl]

Hi,
I have just moved into my first house and am new to DIY so would be grateful of any advise that I receive. My problem is that I want to hammer some nails into a wall and have bought some steel one and a half inch ones ( because they were the cheapest and looked quite strong ) but each time I hammer them into the mortar between the bricks they go a little way in then bend under the force of the hammer. Have I got the wrong type of nails? or would I be better off using wall plugs and screws? The objects that I want to hang from the nails are only quite light so I thought plugs and screws would be a bit overkill. Thanks in advance. :?

[chris_on_tour2002]

you need to buy masonry nails. mild steel nails intended for timber will not do it.

alternatively get purpose made picture hooks.

[Rivergirl]

you need to buy masonry nails. mild steel nails intended for timber will not do it.

alternatively get purpose made picture hooks.

Thanks for your reply, I have been out and bought some masonry nails and they have done the job perfectly. Thanks once again. :)