Nail Backs – Nail-On Button Backs | Intercounty Supplies

Nail Backs from Intercounty Supplies are durable, easy-to-use upholstery components designed to provide a secure and professional fastening method for buttons in furniture, seating, and soft furnishings. Also known as Nail-On Button Backs, these fittings are widely used by upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, and restorers across the UK for creating deep-buttoned and tufted designs with strength and precision.

Manufactured from high-quality metal and designed for trade efficiency, our Nail Backs deliver excellent grip and durability while ensuring a neat, professional finish. They are ideal for both new builds and reupholstery projects, helping upholsterers achieve consistent results quickly and effectively.

Key Features

• Product Type: Nail-On Button Backs for upholstery buttoning applications.

• Sizes Available:

  • Size 28 (GNT28)

  • Size 30 (GNT30)

• Material: Made from high-quality steel for superior strength and durability.

• Design: Strong nail shank with button back top for quick and secure attachment.

• Finish: Smooth metal surface designed for compatibility with various button tops.

• Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Button Tops, Prong Backs, and Tufting Tools.

• Trade Quality: Built to withstand professional upholstery use and high-tension fabric applications.

• Packaging: Supplied in bulk trade packs for workshops and large upholstery projects.

Benefits

• Fast & Efficient Installation: Nail-on button backs are one of the quickest ways to secure buttons during upholstery work. Simply align, hammer into place, and achieve a secure hold without the need for threading or tufting cords.

• Strong Hold: Each Nail Back is designed to embed firmly into the furniture frame or padding layer, ensuring your buttons stay securely fixed even under frequent use.

• Professional Finish: Creates a clean, consistent look for both decorative and functional buttoning. Ideal for deep-tufted furniture or modern upholstery where precision matters.

• Durable & Reliable: Made from heavy-duty metal to resist bending, loosening, or corrosion over time — ensuring long-term reliability.

• Versatile Use: Suitable for a variety of fabrics, from delicate textiles to tough leather and vinyl.

• Compatible with Upholstery Systems: Designed to integrate perfectly with Intercounty Supplies’ Button Tops, Tape Backs, and Prong Backs, allowing upholsterers to streamline button production and installation.

• Trade Advantage: Sold in bulk quantities for professional upholsterers, furniture makers, and interior fit-out contractors — with trade customer discounts available.

• Trusted Quality: Supplied by one of the UK’s most respected upholstery suppliers with over 30 years of industry experience.

Applications

Nail Backs (Nail-On Button Backs) are ideal for a wide range of upholstery and furniture applications, including:

• Deep-Buttoned Upholstery: Perfect for sofas, headboards, armchairs, and ottomans.

• Furniture Restoration: Used in reupholstery projects to replace old or missing button fasteners.

• Commercial Seating: Suitable for restaurants, hotels, offices, and contract furniture requiring robust finishes.

• Automotive & Marine Upholstery: Used for secure decorative buttons in car interiors, caravans, and boats.

• Soft Furnishings: Adds detail and structure to cushions and padded panels.

• DIY Upholstery Projects: Easy to use for beginners and hobbyists recreating professional results.

Why Choose Intercounty Supplies?

With over 30 years of experience, Intercounty Supplies is a trusted name in the UK upholstery trade. We specialise in providing premium-quality tools, fixings, and materials designed to help both professionals and enthusiasts achieve the highest standard of craftsmanship.

When you buy Nail Backs from us, you get:

• Reliable trade-quality fittings for all buttoning and tufting work.

• Fast UK-wide delivery from our centrally stocked distribution hub.

• Bulk trade discounts for workshops and furniture manufacturers.

• Expert product support from a team with hands-on upholstery experience.

We understand the importance of quality and consistency in upholstery supplies — that’s why our Nail-On Button Backs are manufactured to deliver strength, precision, and a professional finish with every installation.

FAQs

What are Nail Backs used for?
They are used to attach buttons securely to upholstered furniture, such as sofas, chairs, and headboards.

How are Nail-On Button Backs installed?
Simply align the button with your desired spot, position the Nail Back, and gently hammer it into the frame or base layer for a secure hold.

What sizes are available?
Available in Size 28 (GNT28) and Size 30 (GNT30), covering the most common button sizes used in upholstery.

Are they suitable for trade use?
Yes — they are manufactured for professional upholsterers and furniture workshops, built for durability and speed.

Can I order in bulk?
Absolutely. We offer bulk trade packs and discounted pricing for larger workshop or production orders.

Order Today

Simplify your buttoning process with Nail Backs (Nail-On Button Backs) from Intercounty Supplies — the fast, reliable, and professional choice for upholsterers and furniture makers across the UK.

Perfect for deep-buttoned sofas, headboards, and decorative furniture, these Nail Backs provide secure hold, lasting durability, and a polished finish every time.

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