Can upholstery nails be used instead of upholstery staples?

it depends on which type of trimming is being used. some trims like piping or "welt" are sewn into the material. a good example is the bead on the edges of your sofa cushions. another type of trim is...

The colour and material of the upholstery are important: a very light colour cotton, for instance, will probably not be damaged of you use ordinary nail-polish remover (usually amyl-acetate or...

According to the book "Le Siege et Sa Garniture" horsehair was used in the early eighteenth century for upholstery if not sooner. It is still used today by high end upholsterers but it is expensive...

Upholstery simply refers to the covering (leather, fake leather, flowery cotton print, etc) over the wooden frame in a piece of furniture, like a sofa or a recliner. The person who repairs or...

You can take a rag and put nailpolish remover and scrub it.