On Tue, 15 Sep 1998, Dean Mericas wrote:
> I am searching for a source of 1/8" staples that would be suitable for
> attaching upholstery vinyl to 1/8" door panels. The smallest size that I
> can find in hardware stores is 1/4". Can anyone on the list suggest a
> source?
Try an upholstery shop. Also, those light-duty (toy) staplers sometimes
come with tiny staples, or have them available.
> BTW, I know that contact cement will work, I'd just prefer the more
> controlled results of staples.
I got some adhesive from one of the local upholstery shops- it's like
contact cement but you can stretch the vinyl in to place.
I bought it for carpets but it works on vinyl too. Pretty expensive, but
you don't use a lot (and wear an OV mask!)
-Malcolm
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