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Upholstery Staple Guns, Pneumatic Tackers and Nailers
Shop upholstery staple guns, pneumatic tackers, electric staplers, hand tackers and specialist fastening tools for furniture manufacturing, reupholstery, headboards and suitable automotive trimming work.
The Livedale range includes:
- Manual 13-series staple guns
- Electric 71-series upholstery staplers
- Pneumatic 71-series staple guns
- Standard- and long-nose tackers
- Heavy-wire frame staplers
- Pneumatic brad nailers
- Nail-back button guns
- Decorative upholstery nail guns
The correct tool must be matched with the right staple, brad, button or decorative nail. Fasteners that look similar may still differ in crown width, wire gauge, leg length and magazine profile.
Never load a staple or fastener simply because it appears to fit the magazine.
Shop Upholstery Staple Guns by Type
Manual Upholstery Hand Tackers
Manual tackers do not require electricity, a compressor or an air hose.
The current range includes:
- 13-Series Metal Hand Tacker – 4mm to 8mm Staples
- Rapid R13 Plastic Hand Tacker – 4mm to 10mm Staples
Manual tackers may suit:
- Occasional upholstery repairs
- Attaching lightweight fabric
- Securing suitable lining cloth
- Small furniture projects
- Fixing labels
- General workroom use
- Jobs where an air supply is unavailable
They require more hand pressure than pneumatic or electric tools and may be less suitable for continuous production work.
13-Series Metal Hand Tacker
The 13-Series Metal Hand Tacker has a metal body and accepts 13-series staples in:
- 4mm
- 6mm
- 8mm
It is intended for suitable light- and medium-weight work.
The metal construction may be preferred where a traditional, straightforward hand-operated tool is required.
Rapid R13 Plastic Hand Tacker
The Rapid R13 Hand Tacker accepts compatible staples from 4mm to 10mm.
Its plastic body provides a lighter alternative to the metal 13-series tool.
Choose between the two hand tackers according to:
- Required staple length
- Frequency of use
- Tool weight
- Hand comfort
- Material being fixed
- Frame-timber density
Electric Upholstery Staple Gun
The Maestri ME3G/71 Electric Upholstery Staple Gun uses compatible 71-series staples.
It has an extended nose designed to reach into tighter furniture-frame areas.
An electric stapler may suit customers who require powered fastening without installing a compressor and airline system.
Potential applications include attaching suitable:
- Upholstery fabric
- Hessian
- Platform cloth
- Polyester wadding
- Lining materials
- Light furniture components
The product page should be checked for the precise compatible staple lengths before ordering.
The tool requires an electrical supply but does not require a separate compressor.
Pneumatic 71-Series Upholstery Staple Guns
The main professional upholstery range uses compatible 71-series fine-wire staples.
The live pneumatic range includes:
- BEA 71/16-420 Standard-Nose Pneumatic Staple Gun
- BEA 71/16-436 Long-Nose Pneumatic Staple Gun
- Senco SemiPro 71/16 Pneumatic Staple Gun
- Senco Xtreme 71/16 Standard-Nose Pneumatic Staple Gun
- Senco Xtreme 71/16 Long-Nose Pneumatic Staple Gun
These tools are intended for suitable fine-wire upholstery fastening.
Potential applications include:
- Fixing upholstery fabric to timber frames
- Attaching hessian
- Securing polyester wadding
- Fixing platform and base cloth
- Attaching suitable webbing
- Fitting tacking strips
- Furniture and headboard production
- Automotive trimming
The compressor must provide the working pressure and air volume required by the selected tool.
BEA 71/16-420 Standard-Nose Staple Gun
The BEA 71/16-420 accepts compatible 71-series staples from 6mm to 16mm.
Its published features include:
- Bottom-loading magazine
- Integrated silencer
- Standard-length nose
- Low stated air consumption
The standard nose suits general upholstery work where the fixing point is readily accessible.
BEA 71/16-436 Long-Nose Staple Gun
The BEA 71/16-436 Long-Nose Staple Gun has a published nose length of 50mm.
The extended nose is designed for fastening in restricted areas such as:
- Deep frame rebates
- Inside corners
- Narrow channels
- Areas around springs or rails
- Furniture sections obstructed by padding
A long nose improves access but should not be used as a lever or pushed against hidden timber and metal components.
Senco SemiPro 71/16 Staple Gun
The Senco SemiPro 71/16 Staple Gun is described for:
- Light-duty work
- Semi-professional use
- DIY applications
- Fine-wire fastening
It has a restrictive trigger and a published one-year manufacturer’s warranty.
This model may suit occasional or lighter upholstery work where an industrial-production tool is unnecessary.
Senco Xtreme 71/16 Standard-Nose Staple Gun
The Senco Xtreme 71/16 Standard-Nose Staple Gun is intended for professional fine-wire stapling.
The live description states that models within this range use staples from approximately 4mm to 16mm.
Confirm the precise staple range for the supplied model before ordering.
The standard nose suits general furniture work with direct access to the fixing position.
Senco Xtreme 71/16 Long-Nose Staple Gun
The Senco Xtreme Long-Nose 71/16 Staple Gun combines fine-wire 71-series fastening with an extended nose.
It is intended for deep-reach applications where the standard tool body prevents the nose reaching the fixing position.
The product description lists compatible staple lengths from approximately 5mm to 16mm.
Standard Nose or Long Nose?
Choose a standard-nose staple gun where:
- The furniture frame is readily accessible
- Most work is carried out on exposed rails
- A shorter tool provides better control
- Deep access is rarely required
Choose a long-nose staple gun where:
- Staples must be driven into narrow channels
- Padding obstructs the fixing point
- Work is carried out inside frames
- Access around rails or springs is restricted
- Automotive trim sections have narrow fastening areas
A long nose does not increase staple length or automatically provide greater fastening power. Its main benefit is access.
Heavy-Wire Frame Stapler
The Senco SNS41 14-Series Frame Stapler is a heavy-wire pneumatic stapler rather than a conventional fine-wire upholstery tacker.
It is intended for applications including:
- Furniture manufacturing
- Timber frame assembly
- Sheathing
- Other suitable structural or heavy fastening work
This tool must be used with compatible 14-series heavy-wire staples.
It should not be confused with the fine-wire 71-series tools used for fixing fabric and hessian.
Before ordering, confirm:
- Staple series
- Staple crown
- Leg-length range
- Timber thickness
- Compressor requirement
- Intended frame application
Pneumatic Brad Nailer
The Senco S200BN Brad Nailer drives compatible 18-gauge brad nails from:
- 16mm
- Up to 50mm
Its published features include:
- Easy-clear nose
- Reload indicator
- Rubber grip
Brad nails may be used for suitable:
- Furniture trim
- Frame components
- Mouldings
- Lightweight timber assembly
- Selected repair work
Browse Brad Nails for compatible fasteners.
A brad nailer is not an alternative to a fine-wire upholstery staple gun when attaching fabric or hessian.
Pneumatic Gun for Nail-Back Buttons
The Pneumatic Nail-Back Button Gun is intended for fixing compatible nail-back cover buttons.
It is particularly relevant to higher-volume production of:
- Upholstered headboards
- Buttoned wall panels
- Furniture backs
- Decorative padded panels
Browse Upholstery Button Parts for compatible covered-button components.
Confirm the precise nail-back button type, shank dimensions and air requirements before ordering the gun.
Pneumatic Decorative Nail Gun
The Pneumatic Decorative Nail Gun is described for compatible 10.5mm decorative upholstery nails.
It may suit repeated decorative-nail fitting around:
- Chair arms
- Sofa fronts
- Headboards
- Furniture borders
- Upholstered panels
Browse Decorative Upholstery Nails for suitable furniture-finishing nails.
Confirm the nail-head diameter, shank length and compatibility before use.
For occasional hand fitting, browse Upholstery Hammers & Mallets.
Choosing Compatible Staples and Fasteners
The gun model and fastener series must match.
Check:
- Staple or nail series
- Crown width
- Leg length
- Wire gauge
- Magazine profile
- Tool manufacturer
- Exact tool model
- Material thickness
- Required penetration
Browse:
Common systems within this category include:
- 13-series staples for the hand tackers
- 71-series fine-wire staples for most upholstery guns
- 14-series heavy-wire staples for the frame gun
- 18-gauge brads for the Senco brad nailer
These systems are not interchangeable.
Compressors, Hoses and Air Fittings
Pneumatic guns require a suitable compressed-air system.
Browse Compressors, Air Lines & Fittings for compressors, hoses and connectors.
Check:
- Required operating pressure
- Air consumption
- Compressor capacity
- Hose length and internal diameter
- Coupling profile
- BSP thread
- Regulator setting
Manual tackers and the Maestri electric stapler do not require a compressor.
Using Upholstery Staple Guns Safely
Read the instructions supplied with the tool and use suitable eye and hearing protection.
Before use:
- Inspect the tool, cable or air hose
- Confirm the fastener type
- Check that the magazine is secure
- Set the correct air pressure
- Keep the nose away from hands
- Stabilise the furniture
- Check for hidden metalwork
Disconnect the air supply or electrical power before:
- Loading or changing fasteners
- Clearing a jam
- Inspecting the nose
- Carrying out maintenance
- Leaving the tool unattended
Never point a staple gun or nailer towards yourself or another person.
Keep fingers away from the opposite side of thin timber and panels, where a fastener may pass through.
Related Upholstery Tools and Supplies
Closely associated ranges include:
- Compressors, Air Lines & Fittings
- Upholstery Staples
- Brad Nails
- Decorative Upholstery Nails
- Upholstery Button Parts
- Staple Removers, Tack Lifters & Ripping Chisels
Return to the Upholstery Tools hub for measuring, cutting, sewing and furniture-repair equipment.
Trade Upholstery Staple Guns and Tackers
Livedale supplies manual, electric and pneumatic staple guns to professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, headboard makers, automotive trimmers and repair workshops throughout the UK.
The range covers occasional hand fastening, regular furniture upholstery, restricted-access stapling, frame assembly, brad nailing and specialist decorative applications.
Approved trade customers can access preferential pricing across eligible products after registering for a trade account.
Choose the tool according to the fastener series, intended workload, access requirements and available power or compressed-air supply.