What Size Staples for Reupholstering Dining Chairs?

Choosing the right staple size makes the difference between upholstery that holds for years and a cover that works loose within months. This guide sets out the practical ranges: 8mm for light fabric on plywood, 10mm as the general purpose choice for fabric and faux leather on timber frames, and 12mm to 14mm for webbing that carries the full seated load. It explains the difference between leg length and crown width, how beech, pine, plywood and composite bases each behave, and why staple type 71 outperforms alternatives in hardwood. Also covered are correct spacing, angling staples across the grain to avoid splitting, removing old fixings without damaging the frame, and the signs that a chair is beyond restapling....