Clips & Bracewire

Upholstery Spring Clips, Bracewire and Fixings

Shop upholstery spring clips, bracewire, connecting springs and clout nails for securing and stabilising furniture springs in sofas, chairs, footstools and other upholstered seating.

Livedale supplies furniture spring clips and spring bracing components for repairing or constructing suitable zigzag, sinuous, serpentine and no-sag spring systems.

The range includes:

• Continuous plastic spring-retaining clip
• Individual plastic-covered spring clips
• Paper-wrapped bracewire or silentwire
• Connecting tension springs for zigzag springs
• Galvanised and barbed clout nails
• Clearance upholstery spring clips

These components perform different jobs within a furniture spring system. Frame clips retain springs at the timber rails, while bracewire and connecting springs link neighbouring springs so that they remain aligned and work together.

The correct fixing depends on the spring profile, wire gauge, furniture frame and original construction.

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Continuous Plastic Zigzag Spring Clip – Per Metre or 220m Roll

The Continuous Plastic Zigzag Spring Clip – Per Metre or 220m Roll fixes directly to a suitable furniture frame and is cut to the required length.

Compatible zigzag springs are then clipped into the continuous retaining channel.

This type of continuous spring clip may be used with suitable:

• Zigzag upholstery springs
• Sinuous springs
• Serpentine springs
• No-sag springs
• Sofa seat springs
• Chair seat or back springs

It is available:

• By the metre
• As a 220-metre roll

Buying by the metre may suit individual furniture repairs, while the full roll is more appropriate for regular production or trade work.

Before ordering, check:

• Spring-wire diameter
• Clip-channel profile
• Frame length
• Required fixing method
• Distance between fixing points
• Whether the original system used continuous or individual clips

Do not assume that every zigzag or serpentine spring will fit the same continuous clip profile.

Browse Zigzag, Sinuous & Serpentine Upholstery Springs for compatible-style furniture springs.

Plastic-Covered Upholstery Spring Clips – Packs of 100 or 3000

The Plastic-Covered Upholstery Spring Clips – Pack of 100 or 3000 provide individual fixing points for suitable furniture springs.

They are available in:

• Pack of 100
• Pack of 3000

Individual upholstery spring clips may be preferable where:

• Each spring has a separate fixing position
• A damaged sofa spring clip needs replacing
• The existing furniture uses individual frame clips
• Spring spacing must be set separately
• A continuous clip channel is unsuitable

These may also be described as:

• Furniture spring clips
• Spring retaining clips
• Spring fixing clips
• Sofa spring clips
• Chair spring clips
• Replacement spring clips

The live product page does not currently publish the clip dimensions, spring-wire compatibility or fixing-hole size. These details should be confirmed against the existing furniture construction before ordering a large pack.

Clearance Upholstery Spring Clips – Box of 3000

The Clearance Upholstery Spring Clips – Box of 3000 are an end-of-line spring-fixing product.

The fixing hole on these clearance clips is smaller than on the replacement range. The product page states that some conventional clout nails may not fit, so the clips may require:

• A smaller compatible nail
• A suitable staple
• Another verified fixing method

These clearance spring clips are most appropriate where the installer can check the clip dimensions and fixing method before committing to the complete furniture build.

They should not be purchased solely as a cheaper substitute for the current plastic-covered clips.

Check:

• Clip profile
• Spring-wire fit
• Fixing-hole diameter
• Timber thickness
• Proposed nail or staple
• Available fixing equipment

Clearance availability will be limited.

Upholstery Bracewire, Silentwire and Stakewire

Paper-Wrapped Upholstery Bracewire / Silentwire – 100m Roll

The Paper-Wrapped Upholstery Bracewire / Silentwire – 100m Roll is used to brace suitable zigzag springs so that neighbouring springs work together.

This product is also commonly described as:

• Upholstery bracewire
• Spring bracing wire
• Silentwire
• Silent wire
• Paper-wrapped wire
• Paper-wrapped stakewire
• Furniture spring connecting wire
• Zigzag spring bracewire

The paper wrapping helps reduce metal-to-metal contact and associated squeaking within the spring system.

Bracewire can help:

• Keep springs aligned
• Distribute movement between neighbouring springs
• Reduce excessive independent movement
• Stabilise the seat or back foundation
• Support edge sections
• Maintain the intended spring spacing

The product is supplied as a 100-metre roll.

How Upholstery Bracewire Works

Bracewire is normally fitted across a suitable group of zigzag or sinuous springs rather than used as a replacement for the springs themselves.

The springs provide the primary flexible support. The bracewire links them so that the furniture foundation behaves as a more connected system.

Depending on the furniture design, bracewire may run:

• Across the centre of the springs
• Along an edge
• Between selected spring rows
• Across a seat or back section
• At more than one position on deeper springs

The correct number and location of bracewire runs depend on the original furniture construction.

When repairing an existing sofa or chair, record the original position before removing damaged wire or clips.

Zigzag Spring Connecting Tension Springs

Connecting Tension Springs for Zigzag Upholstery Springs

The Connecting Tension Springs for Zigzag Upholstery Springs – Each or Pack of 100 fit between suitable zigzag springs to help them remain connected and function together.

They are available:

• Individually
• In packs of 100

These small connectors may also be described as:

• Zigzag spring connectors
• Sinuous spring connectors
• Serpentine spring links
• Spring tension links
• Furniture spring connecting springs
• No-sag spring connectors

They should not be confused with the larger furniture tension springs used as the principal support in some chair and sofa backs.

Before ordering, check:

• Distance between neighbouring springs
• Hook or end shape
• Connector length
• Spring-wire gauge
• Original fitting arrangement
• Number required per seat or back

Use the existing furniture construction as a guide wherever possible.

Clout Nails for Upholstery Spring Clips

Clout nails are used to secure compatible furniture spring clips to suitable timber rails.

The range includes galvanised and barbed alternatives.

Galvanised Clout Nails for Upholstery Spring Clips – 500g

The Galvanised Clout Nails for Upholstery Spring Clips – 500g are intended for securing compatible spring clips to furniture frames.

The precise nail length requires checking because the product title currently states 20mm while the URL and product description refer to 25mm.

Until the physical stock is verified, customers should confirm:

• Nail length
• Head diameter
• Shank diameter
• Compatibility with the clip hole
• Suitable timber depth

Galvanised clout nails have a broad head that can help retain a compatible clip against the frame.

25mm Barbed Clout Nails for Spring Clips – 500g

The 25mm Barbed Clout Nails for Upholstery Spring Clips – 500g are designed to secure compatible furniture spring clips.

The barbed shank is intended to provide additional resistance to withdrawal from suitable timber.

Before fitting, check that:

• The nail passes through the spring-clip fixing hole
• The nail length suits the frame rail
• The timber is sound
• The nail will not emerge through a visible surface
• The spring clip sits flat against the timber

A barbed nail should not automatically be substituted for a smooth galvanised clout nail without considering the original furniture construction.

Browse Upholstery Hammers & Mallets for suitable hand tools.

Choosing the Correct Sofa or Chair Spring Clip

Before ordering replacement upholstery spring clips:

1. Identify the existing spring type.
2. Photograph the original fixing arrangement.
3. Measure the spring-wire diameter.
4. Measure the clip width and internal profile.
5. Check the fixing-hole diameter.
6. Record the distance between clips.
7. Inspect the surrounding frame timber.
8. Identify the original nail, staple or screw.
9. Compare an undamaged clip where possible.
10. Test compatibility before fitting the entire frame.

Furniture spring clips that look similar may still differ in:

• Internal channel shape
• Spring-wire capacity
• Overall width
• Fixing-hole size
• Frame position
• Required fastener

Replacing only the visibly broken clip may not solve the problem where the spring, timber or neighbouring bracewire is also damaged.

Continuous or Individual Spring Clips?

Choose continuous plastic spring clip where:

• The original furniture uses a continuous channel
• Several springs share the same retaining strip
• Spring spacing can be set along the channel
• A long rail is being prepared

Choose individual plastic-covered spring clips where:

• Each spring has a separate fixing
• Only one or two damaged clips need replacing
• The frame uses predetermined fixing positions
• The spring profile requires an individual clip

Retain the original fixing system unless the furniture frame is being professionally redesigned.

Spring Clips for Zigzag, Sinuous and Serpentine Springs

Zigzag, sinuous and serpentine springs are different names commonly applied to the same general family of curved-wire furniture springs.

They may also be called:

• No-sag springs
• Sofa seat springs
• Chair seat springs
• Furniture zigzag springs
• Serpentine seat springs

The spring ends are usually retained at the front and back frame rails using compatible spring clips.

Bracewire or connecting springs may then be added to help control alignment and movement.

Browse Zigzag, Sinuous, Serpentine & No-Sag Springs for the corresponding spring range.

Installing Furniture Spring Fixings

A typical repair may involve:

1. Removing the upholstery and padding carefully.
2. Identifying the damaged spring, clip or bracewire.
3. Checking the furniture frame for splits.
4. Comparing the replacement with an undamaged component.
5. Marking the original fixing position.
6. Securing the correct spring clip.
7. Fitting the spring safely.
8. Replacing bracewire or connecting springs.
9. Checking the spring spacing and alignment.
10. Testing the foundation before rebuilding the upholstery.

Spring clips and wire components can move suddenly when springs are under tension.

Wear suitable eye and hand protection and keep the furniture frame securely supported.

Related Upholstery Springs and Tools

Browse:

• Upholstery Springs
• Zigzag, Sinuous & Serpentine Springs
• Superloop Upholstery Springs
• Upholstery Tension Springs
• Upholstery Pliers, Stretchers & Pincers
• Upholstery Hammers & Mallets
• Staple Removers & Tack Lifters

Return to Springs & Webbing to compare spring and webbing support systems.

Trade Upholstery Spring Clips and Bracewire

Livedale supplies upholstery spring clips, furniture bracewire, silentwire, connecting springs and clout nails to professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, repair workshops and training providers throughout the UK.

The range supports individual sofa and chair repairs as well as regular furniture production.

Approved trade customers can access preferential pricing across eligible products after registering for a trade account.

Check the spring profile, wire gauge, clip dimensions and fixing method before ordering large quantities.