A Quick Tip for Installing Nailhead Trim

Nailhead trim is a popular way to add a stylish finishing touch to upholstery projects. But lining up hundreds of nails in a neat, straight line can be tedious and intimidating. To make the process easier, Dritz® has made an easy-to-install nailhead trim. And in this Tips & Tricks video we’ll show you how to install this user-friendly decorative trim.

What makes this decorative nailhead trim unique is that all the nailheads are connected in one trim piece. All you have to do is install a tack every five nailheads to secure the trim to your furniture piece. This reduces your hammering and also keeps your decorative trim in a neat row. It's also much faster to install nailhead trim than hammering each nailhead. Unlike individual nailheads, there is a visible connection between the faux nailheads, which could be an aesthetic drawback depending on your application.

See this trim in action in our demonstration video below. You'll be amazed at how quickly we install this prefabricated nailhead trim to our upholstery piece. 

You can find this quick nailhead trim in three finishes right here at Sailrite®! We're installing the brass trim color. It's also available in nickel and antique brass on our website. If you prefer the look of traditional nailheads, we also have a selection of decorative nails for your upholstery needs.

We hope you enjoyed this short demonstration video. If you've ever used nailhead trim for upholstery work, let us know in the comments how your project turned out. And if you have photos, be sure to post them below so we can see your beautiful upholstery work! For more upholstery work tips and tricks, explore our vast selection of how-to blogs to get inspired for your next DIY!