Decorative Nails and Tacks

NAIL TALE
Use our decorative nails and tacks
for upscale (but unfussy) designs.
Decorative Nails and Tacks
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TRIM WHIM
There’s more than one way to spin the decorative-nail look. Pair nails
with a bright color palette and bold, unfussy prints—and stuffiness
doesn’t even come into play. Board and chair: faux
nailhead trim, sold by the roll.
TIP: Apply decorative
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nails and tacks with a small
lightweight hammer—or a
tack hammer. A traditional
hammer could damage the
shape and finish.
SITTING PRETTY
These textured antique-style
tacks bring a sleek boudoir
bench down to earth. They’re
the final step on a project like
this one—try using a fabric
marker and a ruler to mark
placement before hammering.
TOP DRAWER
FRAME GAME
To take a modern look over the
top, try incorporating oversized
decorative tacks into the design.
These one-inchers added
what our geometric paint job
couldn’t: sophisticated texture
and mega shine.
Decorative nails can be a game
changer for nothing-special
frames. Just mark where the
nails will go, and hammer away.
You can finish the flip by filling
the frames with fabric instead
of photos or prints.
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GRAND ENTRANCE
The formula for a front door with
character? Paint + upholstery
tacks = big charm. Try a simple
border for subtle impact, or
tackle an intricate pattern for
can’t-miss-it style.
TIP: Use transfer paper to trace a
pattern from fabric or wallpaper
onto the door before you begin.
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