30” metal tack strip Each

30" Metal Upholstery Tack Strip, Concealed Edge Fixing

30" Metal Upholstery Tack Strip is a specialist furniture fastening strip designed to create clean, concealed fabric edges on upholstered sofa backs, chair arms and other suitable furniture panels.

Manufactured from cold-rolled pressed metal, the strip incorporates integral serrated nails that provide a secure fixing when driven into an appropriate timber furniture frame. The upholstery fabric is positioned around the strip so the fastening is concealed beneath the finished covering.

This traditional metal upholstery tack strip is particularly useful for straight outside backs and arms where visible staples would detract from the appearance of the finished furniture.

Supplied in 30" (approximately 762mm) lengths, Status Fabrics offers individual strips or packs of 500 for professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers and restoration workshops.

see the complete Upholstery Tacking Strips for alternative concealed-edge fixing methods.

Specifications

• Product: 30" Metal Tack Strip.
• Material: Cold-rolled pressed metal.
• Length: 30" (approximately 762mm).
• Fixing: Integral serrated nails.
• Supply options: Each or pack of 500.
• Primary applications: Outside backs, outside arms and straight upholstered panels.
• Purpose: Securing upholstery fabric with concealed fixings.

The serrated nails provide additional grip within suitable timber frames, removing the need to staple the metal strip separately.

The preformed metal construction helps produce a consistent finishing line, making it useful for furniture manufacturing and restoration where a neat, repeatable appearance is required.

Applications for Metal Upholstery Tack Strips

Metal tack strips are widely used for finishing upholstery fabric along straight furniture-frame sections.

Typical applications include:

• Outside sofa backs: Securing the final fabric panel with concealed fixings.
• Chair backs: Creating neat edges along suitable upholstered back sections.
• Outside arms: Finishing fabric edges without exposed staples.
• Upholstered furniture panels: Providing a straight, consistent finishing line.
• Furniture restoration: Replacing worn or damaged original metal tack strips.
• Production upholstery: Achieving repeatable finishes across multiple furniture items.

The rigid strip is generally best suited to straight sections rather than tightly curved furniture edges.

For shaped backs, rounded corners and curved upholstery panels, consider the 3-Tooth Flexible Metal Plygrip, which provides a different concealed fixing system.

Fitting Metal Tack Strip to Upholstered Furniture

The fabric is positioned around the metal strip, and the integral serrated nails are driven into a suitable timber frame to secure the finished edge.

Before fitting, check the frame is sound, the fabric allowance is sufficient and the chosen position will produce the required finishing line.

The strip should be aligned carefully before fixing, as removing serrated nails after installation can damage the fabric, timber or metal profile.

For suitable fitting equipment, see Upholstery Hammers & Mallets and Measuring & Marking Tools.

When trimming a metal strip to length, ensure any cut edges are free from sharp burrs and do not contact the finished upholstery fabric.

Metal Tack Strip or Alternative Tacking Products?

Plastic-Covered Metal Tack Strip

The 30" Plastic-Covered Metal Tack Strip uses a similar cold-rolled metal construction with serrated nails but incorporates a protective plastic sleeve.

It provides an alternative where a covered metal profile is preferred beneath the upholstery fabric.

Cardboard Back-Tacking Strip

The 1/2" Cardboard Tack Strip, 137 Metre Roll creates a straight folding edge secured using separate upholstery staples or tacks.

This traditional back-tacking method is useful for suitable outside backs, arms and furniture panels.

For repeated production, Status Fabrics also offers Pre-Cut 1/2" x 40" Cardboard Tack Strips.

Flexible Plygrip

The 3-Tooth Metal Plygrip provides a flexible gripping channel for concealed fabric seams around curved or shaped furniture sections.

Choosing between metal tack strip, cardboard back-tacking and Plygrip depends on the furniture shape, covering material and preferred fixing method.

30" Metal Upholstery Tack Strip is a traditional furniture fastening strip manufactured from cold-rolled pressed metal with integral serrated nails for secure fixing to suitable timber frames.

Designed to create neat, concealed fabric edges, this upholstery tack strip is particularly useful for finishing outside sofa backs, chair arms and upholstered furniture panels without leaving visible staples or tacks.

Product specifications:

• Material: Cold-rolled pressed metal.
• Length: 30" (approximately 762mm).
• Fixing: Integral serrated nails.
• Supply options: Individual strip or pack of 500.
• Applications: Outside sofa backs, chair arms and straight upholstered panels.
• Finish: Clean, concealed upholstery edges.
• Suitable for: Professional upholstery, furniture manufacturing and restoration.

The integral nails eliminate the need to staple the strip itself to the furniture, making it a practical option for concealed upholstery finishing on suitable straight frame sections.

For an alternative with a protective sleeve, see the 30" Plastic-Covered Metal Tack Strip. We also supply 1/2" Cardboard Tack Strip and 3-Tooth Metal Plygrip for alternative upholstery finishing methods.