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I like these as an alternative to nails. Wee heads can be driven under the surface, leaving a small hole to fill. Drill a 3mm pilot / clearance hole.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/tongue-tite-screws-3-5-x-45mm-200-pack/85991
I started fitting some skirting board beading last night and remembered what a ballache it is trying to pin it in place without bending the nails, etc (I'm blaming the fat fingers).
A quick google suggests that nail guns can be picked up relatively cheaply so I'm pondering one of these:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb517stp-25mm-corded-nailer-stapler-240v/71120
https://www.amazon.co.uk/VonHaus-Electric-Staple-Gun-Nailer/dp/B079T5SKL7/
Any thoughts? I seem to remember Titan stuff has had positive comments on here before.