Backtacking Products

Backtacking products are essential in upholstery and furniture applications, helping create clean, professional edges when reupholstering. Whether you're working with straight or curved edges, we offer a full range of high-quality backtacking solutions to suit any project.

For straight edges, cardboard backtacking is a popular choice due to its affordability and balance of flexibility and rigidity. For more heavy-duty applications, metal backtacking—also known as CrossTrim, TrimFix, or Metal Tack Strip—is made from durable steel with reinforced teeth, ensuring a secure, lasting hold, especially on hardwood timber.

For curved edges, we provide shark trim options, including Curl Grip, Coverfix, and Plygrip. These flexible metal trims create smooth, seamless finishes without visible fixings. Different shark trim varieties feature unique prong designs, making them suitable for fabric or leather upholstery.

When selecting a backtacking product, consider whether your edge is straight or curved, the type of textile being used, the hardness of the timber frame, and your preferred installation method (stapling, tacking, or riveting).

At Home Upholsterer, we stock backtacking products in both retail and bulk quantities, catering to DIY enthusiasts and large-scale commercial projects. Order online with fast Australia-wide shipping or visit our fully stocked Sydney showroom and warehouse in Chester Hill for expert advice and in-person shopping.