Are upholstery staples different?

Almost any fine wire and medium wire staples can be used for upholstery, depending on your fabric. 20 and 22 gauge staples are the most common staples for upholstery.

What kind of stapler do you use for upholstery?

I often get asked what is the best stapler to use for upholstery. The easy answer is a pneumatic stapler!

How long should upholstery staples be?

Upholstery staples come in several different lengths. The most commonly used lengths are 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″.

Are all staples the same?

Although there's a common standard size, various different staple sizes are available, depending on what you need to bind and the type of stapler you have.

Can I use staple gun for upholstery?

Used for woodworking, home improvement, and upholstery, staples are a great alternative to glue, nails, and screws—especially on material prone to splitting. A staple gun is an indispensable item in the art studio, used for everything from stretching canvas to hanging photo backdrops.

What is the difference between different types of upholstery staples?

Can you use narrow crown staples for upholstery?

These fine wire 22 gauge staples have thin wire which allow them to penetrate all types of upholstery. They have a 3/8" Crown (width) so they are wide enough to hold and narrow enough to put in tight places.

Are staples universal?

The right staples aren't necessarily determined just by the manufacturer. More important than the brand of staples is the size. Check your stapler or staple gun to see what size staples you need. If you find those at your local Westlake and they're made by a different manufacturer, they should still work fine.

How do I know what staples to buy?

Most stapler faults are caused by using incorrect staples.

You should always use the staple number recommended by the manufacturer. The staple number indicated on packaging does cause some confusion. The first digits (24, 26, 23 etc.) normally indicates the gauge of wire.

Are staples all same size?

Common sizes for the home and office include: 26/6, 24/6, 24/8, 13/6, 13/8 and No. 10 for mini staplers. Common sizes for heavy duty staplers include: 23/8, 23/12, 23/15, 23/20, 23/24, 13/10, and 13/14.

Are T50 and 140 staples the same?

Introducing the fantastic 140 Series Staples! Known also as T50 staples, these are a great addition to any upholsterer's kit.

What are T shaped staples used for?

T50 staples are the world's best-selling heavy-duty staple platform. Made to deliver exceptional holding power, these staples are used for all heavy-duty stapling applications – from installing insulation, housewraps, and roofing underlayments to upholstering fine furniture and window treatments.

Do you need a special stapler for upholstery?

Almost any fine wire and medium wire staples can be used for upholstery, depending on your fabric. 20 and 22 gauge staples are the most common staples for upholstery. #7 series staples 22 Gauge, #8 (80) series staples 20 Gauge, and T-50 series staples 20 Gauge are commonly used for these applications.

Is an electric stapler good for upholstery?

Electric staplers are good for flooring, carpet, insulation, installing screens, and upholstery. They may not fit into tight spaces as well as manual staple guns, but they will drive staples at awkward angles where squeezing the trigger of a manual staple gun would be difficult or even impossible.

What is a fabric stapler?

FABRIC STAPLER. Handy plier-style fabric stapler secures pleats in swags and valances before attaching to mounting boards, bastes fabrics together before serging, tags bolts of fabric or customer orders. Staples are easy to remove - won't pull most fabric, but always test before use.

Are all T50 staples the same?

A T50 staple is defined by its flat top (the “crown”) which is 10mm wide (3/8″). The staples then come in a wide variety of lengths including: 6mm (1/4″) 8mm (5/16″)

What is the difference between 90 and 91 staples?

Within the group of Staple Guns there doesn't seem to be much difference between them. However, when it comes to fixings, it really is all about the crowns (the bit that goes across the top, nothing to do with royalty!) Type 90 = 5.8mm | Type 91 = 5.9mm | Type 97 = 4.5mm.

What are the types of staples?

What gauge are standard staples?

The most popular staple for office staplers is the 26/6. A standard 6mm staple. Most manufacturers produce a 26/6 staple and as long as your stapler says it uses 26/6 staples, you can usually use any brand version.

Do they make 1/8 staples?

Product Description. Spot Nails 87002 3/8-inch Crown Staples 1/8-inch Length 10,000 per Box.

How wide are T50 staples?

The T50 Genuine Arrow Staples are made in the United States from quality steel material, ensuring your stapling is precise, strong and long-lasting – first time, every time. Available in 6mm (¼"), 8mm (5/16"), 10mm (3/8"), 12mm (½"), 13mm (17/32") and 14mm (9/16") sizes with a flat crown width of 10mm.

Can I use 18 gauge staples for upholstery?

At 18-19 gauge, medium wire staples can be used for heavier upholstery, cabinet assembly, paneling, trim, sheathing, underlayment, siding and soffits. Heavy wire staples are the strongest, ranging from 15-17 gauge.

Are all narrow crown staples the same?

Many narrow crown staples have longer legs for a good grip, and some wide crown staples' legs are shorter than you might expect. While narrow crown staples are less noticeable, they also don't cover much territory. The tool you use to do the job must be compatible with the staple you choose.

What is the difference between narrow crown and crown staples?

The staple is wider (either 7/16" or 1/2") than the narrow crown and the wire gauge is thicker (16 gauge). The medium crown staplers/staples are used to apply floor sheathing and roof sheathing as well as OSB/plywood sheathing on the walls of a newly framed home.