Does 1.2 mm brad nail work for ceiling panels?

[Dissonans]

I have a brad nailer (18 GA) that I've used to attach crown molding, baseboards, door trims, etc. However, I've never installed ceiling panels with it and I'm wondering if it works. I have a real nail gun, but it uses nails that become visible.

I really don't want to have to buy another tool!

 

[vectrex]

15 or 16 gauge is preferable, but 18ga will certainly work. I installed 120mm tongue and groove paneling in the ceiling of a shed about 10 years ago with 18ga, and as far as I know, it's still there (moved away from there 1.5 years ago).

 

[nochl]

16 ga fits so much better. Used paneling on the ceiling and walls with 18 ga downstairs and in the ceiling panel it didn't hold together everywhere. Got a Senco 16 ga for the upstairs panel.

 

[AndersS]

The ones I have used worked with 18. It might depend on the panel.
But I angle the nailer so the nails are driven in at an angle, and the angles "counteract" each other.