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Review on Dritz Decorative Nailhead 16 Inch 75 Piece by Carrie Spencer

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good value for a fancy upholstery upgrade.

I bought this to upholster an IKEA bed frame on a budget. I used a wool army blanket and some batting and then trimmed this trim about 1.5 inches from the edge of the rectangle. It's a bit wonky, but overall pretty easy to work with. About 1 in 5 nails will have holes, but depending on your project, it can be difficult to line them up properly so you don't end up with "loose" nails. a couple of pieces without holes (about 8) to line up the holes at the end of the line and attach a tie at the corner where the two pieces with holes meet. It's not strong enough for heavy upholstery projects because it's just aluminum or something. If you have a lot of upholstery materials that need smoothing, buy real upholstery pot holders or you'll just end up with bulges. However, there is great value in making the soft upholstery look very simple with a little planning. Actually a good compromise for an IKEA guest bed and headboard. (I posted a bad picture of the headboard, but you can still see how difficult it is to get a perfectly even finish. I think it still looks great when you put pillows and linens on top). And the last thing: the turns do not always have the opportunity to go straight. I had a piece of chipboard under the padding (no foam, just 2 layers of fiberfill for some fluff) and I broke at least 6 or 7 nails because they wouldn't take a hammer hit on the particle. Blackboard. Go slow, use the hammer and be patient. For $15 it ended up working out just fine. Moral of the story: A good price to upgrade or embellish in straight lines if you have a little patience and squint a little when looking at the finished work. ;)

Pros
  • Very good value for money
Cons
  • Incredible piggy bank

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May 01, 2023
Genius product, easy application.
March 04, 2023
Mixed Colors