{"product_id":"alliance-gator-nails-and-spikes","title":"Alliance Gator Nails and Spikes for Edge Restraint","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #2d2d2d; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE; border-left: 6px solid #E32725; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px 24px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #A81715;\"\u003eThe Nails That Hold Your Edge Restraint Down\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\"\u003eEdge restraint without fasteners is decoration. These are Alliance's own nails: \u003cstrong style=\"color:#A81715;\"\u003e10 and 12 inch common and spiral spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e for paver edging, and \u003cstrong style=\"color:#A81715;\"\u003e6 inch spiral turf nails\u003c\/strong\u003e for artificial grass. Sold by the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; display: table; border-collapse: collapse; white-space: normal; margin-bottom: 22px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 50%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #E32725; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eShips Same Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom our NJ warehouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 50%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #E32725; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eCommon and Spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 in and 12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 50%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #E32725; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e6 in Turf Nails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e700 per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 50%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #E32725; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eReal Humans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(856) 418-4895\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWhy Contractors Ask for Gator Nails by Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eA spiral nail resists pull-out far better than a common nail in loose or freeze-thaw ground, which is exactly the condition a paver perimeter lives in. For turf, the 6 inch spiral holds the backing without showing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 in Gator Nails are the fastener Alliance specifies\u003c\/strong\u003e for Gator Edge Rigid, Flex, Mini and X4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral shank resists pull-out\u003c\/strong\u003e through frost heave and settlement in a way a smooth common nail does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 in spiral turf nails, 700 per box,\u003c\/strong\u003e for artificial grass installation at Alliance's 4 to 6 in spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour landscape spike options\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can match shank and length to the ground you are in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eGator Nails Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; display: table; border-collapse: collapse; white-space: normal; margin: 12px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003e6 in Spiral turf nails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e700 per box. For artificial turf, spaced 4 to 6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003e10 in Common\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e180 per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003e12 in Common\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e130 per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003e10 in Spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e250 per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003e12 in Spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e210 per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eUse with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eGator Edge Rigid, Flex, Mini and X4. Gator X-Turf installations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eFor edge restraint, Alliance calls for a fastener at every second hole plus every junction. Gator Edge holes are at 5 in spacing, so budget roughly one nail per 10 in of perimeter and add for junctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWhere Gator Nails Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAlliance rates these for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastening Gator Edge paver restraint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchoring artificial turf, using the 6 in spiral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape timber and general staking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny perimeter where restraint has to stay put through freeze-thaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE; border: 2px solid #E32725; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eWhen to Use Screws Instead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn a Gator Base installation, use Gator Base Screws instead.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nails do not hold in a foam panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGator Tile Edge takes Gator Base Screws only,\u003c\/strong\u003e not nails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eNot sure if your project qualifies? Call or text us at \u003cstrong\u003e(856) 418-4895\u003c\/strong\u003e before you order. We will give you a straight answer, even if the answer is that this is not the right product for your job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eHow to Fasten Gator Edge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe full step by step guide is in the official documentation below. Here is the shape of the job:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the edging firmly\u003c\/strong\u003e against the paving units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive a nail at every second hole\u003c\/strong\u003e through the base tabs into compacted aggregate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd one at every junction\u003c\/strong\u003e between pieces of edging for continuous lateral support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill\u003c\/strong\u003e against the outside of the restraint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eCommon or Spiral? And What Length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eTwo questions, and the ground answers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral\u003c\/strong\u003e — the shank twists as it drives, so it grips and resists being pushed back out by frost. Worth it in freeze-thaw ground and loose aggregate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth shank, drives faster, cheaper per nail. Fine in dense, stable base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 in\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard for paver edge restraint on a normal 6 in compacted base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 in\u003c\/strong\u003e — more bite in soft or sandy subgrade, or a deeper base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 in spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e — artificial turf only. Long enough to hold the backing, short enough to disappear under infill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eWhich nail does Gator Edge need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 in Gator Nails, per Alliance, unless you are on Gator Base in which case use Gator Base Screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eHow many nails per foot of edging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne at every second hole. Gator Edge holes sit at 5 in spacing, so roughly one nail per 10 in, plus one at every junction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eSpiral or common?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpiral holds better against frost heave and in loose ground. Common is fine in dense stable base and costs less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eWhat holds artificial turf down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 6 in spiral turf nails, at 4 to 6 in spacing per Alliance. 4 in finishing nails lie flat against the backing and get covered by infill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eCan I nail into Gator Base?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Foam panels need Gator Base Screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eHow many come in a box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e700 for the 6 in spiral, 250 for the 10 in spiral, 210 for the 12 in spiral, 180 for the 10 in common and 130 for the 12 in common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eOfficial Alliance Gator Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eGator Edge Rigid and Flex TDS\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eFastening rate and base requirements from Alliance Gator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alliancegator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/documentation\/tds\/other-products\/alliance-tds-rigid-flex-june-10-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #C41F1D; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDownload the Gator Edge TDS (PDF) →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #777;\"\u003eDocuments are published by Alliance Gator. For the most current versions, visit alliancegator.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/alliance-gator-edge-paver-edge-restraint\" style=\"color: #C41F1D; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGator Edge\u003c\/a\u003e — the restraint these nails fasten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/alliance-gator-base-screws\" style=\"color: #C41F1D; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGator Base Screws\u003c\/a\u003e — use these instead when you are on Gator Base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/alliance-gator-xturf-seam-tape\" style=\"color: #C41F1D; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eXTurf Seam Tape\u003c\/a\u003e — for the turf seams the 6 in nails pin down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #121212; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder before our daily cutoff and your Gator Nails ships today from New Jersey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/pages\/polymeric-sand-calculator\" style=\"color: #FF8A88; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWork Out Your Boxes →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: center; color: #555;\"\u003eQuestions about your project? Call or text \u003cstrong\u003e(856) 418-4895\u003c\/strong\u003e and you will get a real person who works with hardscape fasteners every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance","offers":[{"title":"6 in Spiral turf nails, 700 count","offer_id":56159228330276,"sku":"NAIL-SPI 6\"","price":156.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 in Common, 180 count","offer_id":56159228363044,"sku":"NAIL-COM 10\"","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 in Common, 130 count","offer_id":56159228428580,"sku":"NAIL-COM 12\"","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 in Spiral, 250 count","offer_id":56159228461348,"sku":"NAIL-SPI 10\"","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 in Spiral, 210 count","offer_id":56159228494116,"sku":"NAIL-SPI 12\"","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/5161\/7060\/files\/alliance-gator-xturf-Nails-6.webp?v=1787923499","url":"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/alliance-gator-nails-and-spikes","provider":"Polymeric Sand Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}