Drywall Backer Clips
for Corner and Ceiling Installations
Install drywall fast and easy with The Nailer®—replacing your need for extra framing materials required at corners and ceilings. Get a cleaner finish and save time on every job, while also cutting down on labor and material costs.
The Nailer® Products
Explore our line of original drywall backer clips, designed to provide a reliable and efficient solution for securing drywall at interior corners and ceilings. These clips eliminate the need for extra wood blocking, helping contractors and DIYers save time, reduce material costs, and achieve hard-fastened corners with a professional finish.
The Mighty Nailer®
Galvanized steel drywall backer.
The Original Nailer®
Recycled HDPE plastic drywall backer.
The Nailer® Dispenser
Get a Free Dispenser with your first order of 200 Mighty Nailers.
Full Clamshell Kit
All-in-one packaging that is a perfect fit for a 10 x 12 basement project.
See How It Works
Our original drywall backer clips are made with superior quality materials to ensure durability and reliability. These drywall backers eliminate the need for extra framing materials, helping you achieve a clean, professional finish quickly and efficiently—boosting the overall efficiency of your construction project.
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1Locate your corner stud or ceiling top plate.
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2Fasten the down-stem of The Nailer® to your stud or ceiling top plate with a screw.
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3Next, place your drywall over The Nailer’s® pre-punched backing plate and secure it down with a screw.
The Nailer: Revolutionizing Drywall Installation
The Nailer: Revolutionizing Drywall Installation
A Perfect Fit, Even With Imperfect Construction
The Nailer® product line is engineered to accommodate framing inaccuracies commonly encountered during construction, ensuring a secure attachment even when studs are not perfectly aligned. Compatible with both wood and steel studs, these clips meet seismic force values noted in building codes, providing peace of mind in areas prone to wind and seismic activity.
Save Time & Streamline
We recommend adding these clips to your next project to save space, streamline installation, and create cleaner, more durable drywall corners and ceilings. Customers who have purchased our clips report faster installation times, reduced labor costs, and fewer returns due to installation inaccuracies. Experience the difference with our drywall backer clips—your trusted partner for smarter, stronger drywall installation.
No More Costly Callbacks
Each clip is designed to attach drywall panels firmly to a common stud or framing member, reducing costly callbacks caused by truss uplift and partition intersections. By using these clips, you can maintain clear wall cavities, allowing easier access for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC installations while improving insulation performance.
High Quality & Durable Results
Our packages come with everything needed for quick delivery and installation, including screws and detailed instructions. Whether you are buying for a small repair or a large-scale project, our drywall backer clips are a helpful addition to your toolkit, designed and manufactured in the USA to ensure high quality and durability.
Save More with The Nailer®
*Costs are based upon national averages. Your costs may vary from this estimate due to you region, but you can figure out your own personal savings based upon these numbers.
Without The Nailer®
- Top plates: 50 studs at $5.00$250.00
- Wall corner backer: 75 precuts at $5.00ea$375.00
- Labor to Back Out 2,000 sq. ft.: 32 hours at $30 per hour$960.00
- Extra plumbing costs$250.00
- Extra electrician cost$250.00
- Insulation stuffing$100.00
- Average call-backs$600.00
- Estimated Cost Per 2,000 sq ft$2,785.00
With The Nailer®
- 125 studs replaced at $1.38 ea$172.00
- Installation Time Using The Nailer In Less Than Six Hours At $20 Per Hour$120.00
- Extra Drywall Labor Cost$150.00
- Total Cost For 2,000 sq ft$442.00
Average Savings:
$2,343.00
Testimonials
The box of 200 Nailers saved me lots of 2×4 blocking, money, time, and headaches. My drywaller had never seen them before and he said they worked great.
Work great for places that are difficult to install 2x backing, and with the price of a 2×4 these days, installing a handful of these is a lot cheaper too.
Great product! Easy to install. We used these when we remodeled a basement and couldn't get into a joist cavity or behind an existing stud wall.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Nailer®?
The Nailer® is the only patented drywall backer that securely fastens to both drywall and framing. It can easily be installed using a drywall screw or Tico-nailer for the steel version of The Nailer®. Or, it can be installed using 5/8″ staples for the plastic version of The Nailer®. The Nailer® is compatible with both wood and metal framing.
How do you use The Nailer®?
- Install The Nailer® 16″ to 24″ on-center.
- With an 8′ ceiling, measure down 48-5/8″ to the seam where the sheets meet.
- Place two Nailers® above the seam and two below on the top plate, above every stud.
- For truss uplift, place The Nailer® on the top plate next to the bottom cord of the truss.
- Fasten to The Nailer®, then to the bottom cord 18″ to 24″ out in the field of the ceiling. As the truss lifts, the board will flex and your corner will stay put.
Can I use The Nailer® on metal studs?
Yes, it’s designed for compatibility with both wood and metal framing systems. Use your standard component screw to attach The Nailer® to the steel framing.
How does The Nailer® improve insulation placement?
The Nailer® replaces the bulky wood that is usually stuffed with compressed fiberglass. If you foam your walls, you’re locked out of the corners that were stuffed before your siding was installed. Bad insulation results in freezing, cracking, and callbacks.
Does The Nailer® comply with building codes and regulations?
- Yes, The Nailer® is code compliant:
- Scope: Alternative to California King Post & Solid Wood Backing for interior Drywall Corners
- Download PDF here: ES_DS_ner413 (Reference: Drywall Stops)
- Download PDF here: DOE_Advanced_Framing (Reference: Drywall Clips) Pgs 1, 3, 4
- Download PDF here: ICC-ES Guidelines for Nonstructural Gypsum Board Supports EG271 Pg 1 – 1.2 Scope, 3.1.2, Pg 2 – 3.1.3 (Ref: HDPE & Galv. Steel)
- https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/advanced-house-framing (Reference Drywall Clips)
Build Smarter, Not Harder
Better Labor
Efficiency
- Install your backing in under six hours
- Spend less time prepping for drywall
- Anyone can do it- save your talent where it's required
Accelerate
Your Projects
- Save 80% on labor at reduced labor cost
- Save more on materials
- Build quality using best practices
Energy
& Environmental
Efficiency
- Smooth friction fitting batts
- Insulation lays flat in the attic
- Qualifies for LEED points
- HUD Advanced Framing Techniques
Reduced Costs &
Improved Access
- Plumbers & electricians work faster
- Less wood to cut through, less labor
- Everybody's work is more pleasant
- Happy workers- better quality work
Reduced Callbacks
- Reduce cracking due to truss uplift
- Place The Nailer® next to each bottom cord on the top plate
- Eliminate corner freezing & cracking
- No air infiltration- no moisture
Cleaner Builds
- Eliminate unnecessary wood backing on interior drywall corners