Buttons, Decorative Nails & Tacks for Upholstery Finishing
Give upholstered furniture the proper finishing touch with Livedale’s range of upholstery buttons, decorative nails, nail strips, press studs, rivets, buttoning needles and finishing tools. This hub category brings together the key upholstery sundries used for buttoning, studding, trimming, fastening and decorative furniture finishing.
Whether you are deep buttoning a chair back, fitting decorative nails to a headboard, replacing press studs on a loose cover, adding nail strip to a furniture edge, or sourcing the correct needle for traditional upholstery work, this section helps you find the right finishing products and tools in one place.
From button blanks and button dies through to crystal buttons, no cover buttons, upholstery nails, nail strip, buttoning twine and specialist needles, Livedale supplies practical finishing products for both traditional and modern upholstery work.
Upholstery Buttoning & Decorative Finishing Supplies
This hub category is split into two main sections to make it easier to find the right product for the job.
Buttoning Parts, Needles & Equipment
Our buttoning parts and equipment range includes button shells, button backs, button dies, buttoning tools, crystal buttons, no cover buttons, press studs, rivets, buttoning twine and upholstery needles. These products are used for deep buttoning, fabric-covered buttons, leather and vinyl buttons, fixed upholstery details, fastening work and replacement furniture finishing.
This section also includes various types of upholstery and buttoning needles, including long buttoning needles for deep buttoning, mattress-style needles, curved needles and general hand-sewing needles used for traditional upholstery and repair work.
Use this section when you need the parts and tools for making, covering or fitting upholstery buttons, including button blanks, prong backs, wire backs, contra buttons, button dies, buttoning twine and buttoning tools suitable for professional workroom use.
Decorative Nails, Nail Strip & Fitting Tools
Decorative upholstery nails and nail strips are used to finish chairs, sofas, headboards, footstools, pelmets and restoration projects where the visible trim is part of the design. Choose from loose upholstery nails for individual studding or nail strip for faster, more consistent runs along furniture edges.
The range includes popular decorative finishes such as brass, nickel, pewter, bronze renaissance, antique, copper and black nickel, giving you options for traditional restoration work and more contemporary furniture finishes.
For a clean, professional finish, decorative nails and nail strips are often used with the correct fitting tools, including upholstery hammers, nylon-tipped hammers, nail spacers, tack lifters and trimming tools. These help position nails evenly, reduce marking and make it easier to fit nail strip neatly around straight, curved and shaped furniture edges.
Choosing the Right Upholstery Finishing Product. Livedale’s full range
The right product depends on the job. For deep buttoning or covered button work, start with button parts, buttoning twine, the correct buttoning needle and the right button die or buttoning tool. For decorative edges, borders and exposed trim, use loose upholstery nails or nail strip. For fastening panels, covers or trim sections, press studs and rivets may be the better choice.
If the finish is visible, match the colour, style and fixing method carefully. Brass and antique finishes suit traditional upholstery and restoration work, while nickel, pewter and black nickel can work well on modern furniture, headboards and contract-style seating.
Buttoning needles also need to be chosen to suit the depth and construction of the furniture. Long buttoning needles are commonly used for deep buttoning through foam, fibre, fillings and upholstery layers, while curved needles and hand-sewing needles are useful for finishing, repair work and more detailed upholstery tasks.
Traditional Upholstery Details with Modern Workroom Convenience
Good upholstery finishing is about more than decoration. Buttons, nails, tacks, studs, rivets and buttoning needles all help define the shape, style and quality of the finished piece. A well-positioned button can transform a chair back. A clean line of decorative nails can lift a plain edge. A properly fitted press stud can make a removable panel or cover much easier to use.
The right tools matter as much as the visible finish. A proper upholstery hammer, buttoning needle, nail spacer or tack lifter helps make the job cleaner, quicker and more accurate. That is the difference between a finish that looks considered and one that looks like it was attacked after three coffees and a bad morning.
Livedale’s range is built around practical workroom needs, with finishing products and tools suitable for professional upholsterers, furniture repairers, antique restorers, interior projects, vehicle trimming and general upholstery work.
Related Upholstery Tools & Sundries
For a complete upholstery job, finishing parts often work alongside other tools and sundries. Depending on the project, you may also need upholstery hammers, mallets, tack lifters, staple removers, scissors, shears, measuring tools, adhesives, tapes, threads, webbing, linings, foam, wadding or fillings.
Livedale supplies a wide range of upholstery tools and workroom sundries, helping trade and DIY customers source the finishing products, fixings and materials needed to complete the job properly from start to finish.
Shop Upholstery Buttons, Decorative Nails & Tacks
Browse the full Buttons, Decorative Nails & Tacks range or choose one of the main sections below to find the right products for your upholstery project.
Use Buttoning Parts & Equipment for button blanks, button backs, button dies, buttoning needles, buttoning twine, crystal buttons, no cover buttons, press studs and rivets.
Use Decorative Nails & Nail Strip for loose upholstery nails, decorative studs, nail strip and fitting tools for traditional and modern furniture finishing.