An upholstery stapler is a device also called a tacker, necessary in the everyday work of an upholsterer. Using appropriately selected staples, it makes it easier to connect materials such as upholstery fabrics with wooden elements. The upholstery stapler can also be successfully used for other work, including home and hobby work, as well as professional work related not only to upholstery. When is it worth investing in it and how to choose the right model?
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What type of work is an upholstery stapler best suited for?
An upholstery stapler , as the name suggests, is used primarily for stitching upholstery. It is a device used to connect elements made of various materials, including, for example, leather or upholstery fabric with wood, chipboard or plywood. A stapler can noticeably speed up work, especially compared to alternative solutions such as gluing individual elements together.
It is worth knowing that upholstery staplers, including both manual and electric models, are also used for other types of work. They are useful, among others, for:
- hobby furniture renovation;
- interior design and decoration;
- garden work;
- installation and renovation of car upholstery;
- sewing natural leather;
- construction works;
- handicrafts.
It is impossible to list all the possible uses of an upholstery stapler. This universal and inexpensive device is useful in both professional workshops and home studios. Manual staplers are even used to hang leaflets. The most important thing is to choose the right model for your needs.
Is it worth choosing an electric stapler?
An electric stapler has much more power than a manual device, making it much better at quickly and effectively stitching materials of various thicknesses and densities. This is a good choice for anyone who wants to have a reliable stapler that can connect not only soft fabrics with chipboard, but also, for example, wooden elements. There are two types of electric models to choose from - mains-powered staplers with a long cord or battery models, which are convenient but require charging.
An electric stapler is not always necessary. For minor work, minor repairs and stitching of soft materials, a manual upholstery stapler may be completely sufficient. However, if you want to use it on hard elements and be able to connect them quickly, permanently and without using force, investing in an electric stapler will be a good decision.
How to choose the size of upholstery staples?
Remember that an upholstery stapler is not everything - to use it, you also need upholstery staples , which you load into the magazine and use to sew two materials, joining them together. They are usually made of stainless steel, which is resistant to corrosion and is also suitable for outdoor use.
Upholstery staples are used to connect various elements and materials, which is why they have different applications. The most frequently chosen include:
- flat staples , quite universal, used mainly for joining textile materials, cardboard, insulation and thin plastics;
- rounded staples ideal for mounting elements such as cables without damaging them;
- narrow staples , usually slightly longer than other models, used for aesthetic finishing of furniture, quilting thick fabrics and leather;
- thin staples suitable for joining delicate materials such as foil, paper or fabrics and practically invisible after finishing work.
When choosing upholstery staples for a taker, it is worth paying attention to their width. The most universal are usually considered to be 11/12 mm upholstery staples, such as 11/12 mm Modeco Expert upholstery staples , or the so-called "tens" with a width of 10 mm. When joining delicate materials such as fabrics, it is worth using even narrower staples, for example 8 mm wide. However, if you want to connect the furniture frame with them, choose wider staples, even 50 mm wide.
Upholstery staplers in the Onninen wholesaler
At the Onninen installation wholesaler you will find a wide selection of upholstery staplers and all necessary accessories, including various sizes of staples. Are you looking for a universal model for small work on soft materials? Don't overpay - choose the convenient Rawplug Household RL 53 ds upholstery stapler with adjustable beating force, which you can adjust to the thickness and density of the elements being joined.
An alternative may be the Modeco Expert Profi 4-14 mm upholstery stapler , a similar model, although from a different manufacturer. It also has adjustable beating force and a durable steel body. Its low price makes it a tool readily used for various jobs and in very different places.
At Onninen you will also find electric upholstery staplers that will significantly speed up your work, especially on hard materials. If you need such equipment, pay attention to the Dewalt 18V XR 2 X 2Ah battery-powered electric stapler . The lack of a power cord makes work easier, and the additional battery means that the device can be used virtually without interruption.
When purchasing an upholstery stapler, regardless of its type, do not forget about the so-called Modeco Expert staple remover , which, if necessary, will make it easier to remove an accidentally inserted staple without damaging the stitched material.