Ships nationwide · In-stock and made-to-order sizes
Ships nationwide · In-stock and made-to-order sizes
Round-legged furniture that creeps across a hard floor stays put with these. NR+CR rubber grips without scratching or staining, and the zinc-plated rivet taps straight into solid wood legs. No pre-drilling, no adhesive.
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The difference
They look the same from the top. Turn them over and the difference is the whole product.
| What matters | Ordinary nail-on glide | Superior Glide |
|---|---|---|
| The face on the floor | A thin felt disc or bare plastic, glued to a plastic cap. | NR+CR rubber bonded to a rigid ABS body. It grips the floor without scratching or staining. |
| How it stays on | One plain nail. The leg flexes, the nail works loose, and soon the nail head is what touches your floor. | A tubular zinc rivet with an anti-rotation notch. It grips the wood fibers, does not spin, and refits in the same hole. |
| Sizing | One or two sizes in a blister pack, whatever the leg. | Five diameters matched to the leg base, so nothing overhangs and nothing catches. |
| Grit | Flat felt traps it and drags it across the finish. | A solid rubber face has no pile to hold it. |
| When it wears | Throw the chair on its side and start again with a new nail hole. | Tap the old one out, tap the new one in. Same hole, 90-day warranty. |
In more detail
Some furniture walks. The bar stool that's crept a foot from the counter by Friday. The piano bench that slides out from under you mid-piece. The accent table that never stays square to the wall.
These grip instead of glide. An NR and CR rubber face on a zinc-plated tubular rivet, tapped into a solid wood leg with a rubber mallet. The rivet is hollow, so it sits shallower than a nail but holds more wood, and a notch molded into it keeps the glide from spinning. No pre-drilling, no adhesive, nothing to wait for.
Five round sizes, Ø 7/8" (23 mm) to Ø 3" (75 mm). For solid wood legs only.
Same measurement process as the Smooth Glide range. The most common mistake is guessing the leg size.
A glide that's too large overhangs and catches on floor transitions. A glide that's too small leaves the leg perimeter in direct contact with the floor. With at standard increments, measuring takes 30 seconds.
Step 1: Flip or tilt the furniture
Lay the piece on its side or turn it upside down. You need full access to the flat bottom face of each leg where the round non-slip nail-on furniture glide will sit.
Step 2: Measure the diameter
Use a ruler or calipers across the widest point of the leg base. For turned legs that taper, measure at the very bottom. The base is the only measurement that matters.
Step 3: Match to the size chart
Select the round non-slip nail-on furniture glide whose range includes your measurement. If you're right on a boundary, go with the smaller size so the glide stays slightly inside the leg edge.
Tapered legs: always measure at the very bottom. A tapered leg that measures Ø 1-9/16" (40 mm) at mid-height but Ø 1-5/16" (33 mm) at the base needs the Ø 1-1/8" (28 mm) glide, not the Ø 1-1/2" (38 mm). Round non-slip nail-on furniture glides sized to the bottom diameter sit flush under the leg without overhanging.
Installation takes under a minute per leg. No pre-drilling required on any hardwood, MDF, or softwood species.
The zinc-plated tubular rivet separates wood fibers without removing them. This creates the strongest connection method for furniture that needs to grip smooth, hard floors.
What you need
Installation steps
Removal and replacement: Pry gently from one edge with a flat-head screwdriver or putty knife. The tubular rivet separates cleanly because it parts fibers rather than boring them out. Fibers spring back when removed. A new round non-slip nail-on furniture glide seats tightly in the same hole with full holding force. You can also swap to Smooth Glide or carpet slides in the same hole if your needs change.
The NR+CR rubber compound in round non-slip nail-on furniture glides isn't commodity rubber. Natural rubber (NR) provides a high-friction grip. Chloroprene rubber (CR) adds UV resistance, chemical stability, and prevents the staining that cheap rubber causes on light-colored hardwood.
How the grip works
NR+CR rubber has a high coefficient of friction against smooth hard surfaces. When the furniture is stationary, the rubber deforms microscopically into the floor's surface texture and resists lateral movement.
The grip is proportional to weight: heavier furniture grips harder. This makes round non-slip nail-on furniture glides especially effective under heavy items like piano benches, bar stools, and accent tables.
What NR+CR won't do
The CR component prevents the chemical staining that pure natural rubber causes on polyurethane-finished hardwood, light-colored vinyl, and sealed stone. NR+CR won't yellow, harden, or crack under normal indoor conditions.
It won't transfer color to the floor. And unlike silicone-based non-slip products, NR+CR doesn't leave residue when the glide is removed. Non-slip floor protectors that grip without damaging the finish.
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Smooth, hard floor compatibility
NR+CR rubber is chemically stable and non-staining on all sealed floor finishes. The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recommends furniture protectors on every leg as a primary hardwood maintenance step.
Round non-slip nail-on furniture glides meet that standard while adding controlled grip. Non-slip hardwood floor protectors that hold without harming the finish.
Hardwood: solid and engineered, all speciesParquet, bamboo, reclaimed woodLaminate: all types and AC ratingsLuxury vinyl: LVP, LVT, sheet vinylCeramic and porcelain tileNatural stone: marble and granite (polished)Concrete: sealed, polished, epoxy-coatedCork flooringLinoleum and MarmoleumRough or textured hard floors: NR+CR rubber provides maximum grip on smooth surfaces. On rough, textured floors (unsealed concrete, natural cleft slate, travertine), the grip may be excessive and make furniture nearly impossible to reposition. For rough floors, use round nail-on furniture slides instead. The hard ABS base handles abrasive textures without excessive grip.
Furniture on boats, yachts, and cruise ships faces constant lateral force from wave motion, engine vibration, and course changes. Standard furniture protectors let legs slide and scuff the deck. Round non-slip nail-on furniture glides are built for exactly this environment.
Why NR+CR works on water
The chloroprene rubber (CR) component in the NR+CR blend is the same family of synthetic rubber used in marine gaskets, wetsuits, and dock bumpers. CR resists salt spray, UV exposure from cabin windows and open decks, and the constant humidity cycling that degrades natural rubber.
The high-friction NR+CR surface holds furniture in position against wave-induced lateral forces that would slide unprotected legs across teak, fiberglass, or sealed cabin flooring.
Marine-specific benefits
The ZnFe zinc-iron plated rivet resists marine corrosion in humid, salt-air environments. The mechanical rivet connection can't loosen from vibration the way adhesive-mounted protectors can.
NR+CR rubber is non-staining on sealed teak, marine-grade vinyl, fiberglass decking, and polished cabin floors. No marks, no discoloration, no residue. Non-slip furniture glides for marine environments where furniture stability is a safety requirement, not a convenience.
Common marine applications: dining chairs and bar stools in yacht salons and cruise ship dining rooms. Chart tables, navigation desks, and captain's chairs in bridge and helm areas. Lounge seating in cabin spaces. Any wooden-legged furniture on a vessel where wave motion and vibration make standard floor protectors inadequate.
Round non-slip nail-on furniture glides are built on the same ABS platform and rivet construction used across the nail-on line. The only difference is the contact surface, which determines whether furniture holds position or moves freely.
Non-Slip: Round Nail-On Furniture Glides
High-friction NR+CR rubber for round-legged furniture that must stay put. Bar stools, piano benches, accent tables, display furniture, and marine seating. These are the non-slip nail-on furniture glides you're viewing now.
You're viewing this product.Smooth Glide: Round Nail-On Furniture Glides
Low-friction PA6 fiber for round-legged furniture that repositions regularly. Dining chairs, kitchen chairs, desk seating. Anything that should move silently across smooth, hard floors.
For furniture that needs to glide →
Both variants use the same ABS platform and ZnFe tubular rivet with an anti-rotation notch. The NR+CR and PA6 surfaces can't be swapped in place. Removal and replacement with the correct variant is required. Same rivet hole, full holding force.
The glide shape must match the leg cross-section. All three non-slip shapes use the same NR+CR surface, ABS platform, and ZnFe rivet.
Round Non-Slip ← You're here.
For circular, turned, tapered, and cylindrical legs. Available from Ø 7/8" (23 mm) to Ø 3" (75 mm).
Square Non-Slip
For equal-sided square legs. Full corner-to-corner grip. Available from 7/8" x 7/8" (23 x 23 mm) to 3" x 3" (75 x 75 mm).
View square non-slip nail-on furniture glides →
Rectangular Non-Slip
For rectangular legs with unequal sides. Mid-century and Scandinavian furniture. 1-5/16" x 3/4" (33 x 19 mm).
Measure the widest point of the flat base of the leg, then choose the size on that row. The part should sit flush with the leg or just inside it. Not wider.
| Diameter (Ø) | Fits legs measuring |
|---|---|
| Ø 7/8" (23 mm) | 7/8" to 1" (23 to 27 mm) |
| Ø 1-1/8" (28 mm) | 1-1/8" to 1-7/16" (28 to 37 mm) |
| Ø 1-1/2" (38 mm) | 1-1/2" to 1-15/16" (38 to 49 mm) |
| Ø 2" (50 mm) | 2" to 2-15/16" (50 to 74 mm) |
| Ø 3" (75 mm) | 3" to 3-3/4" (75 to 95 mm) |
Wider than 3-3/4" (95 mm)? No glide covers that. A self-adhesive pad will.
One sheet covers round, square, and rectangular legs, for both nail-on and self-adhesive versions.
Printable size guide (PDF)Print at 100% actual size, then hold your leg against each shape.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Zinc-plated steel rivet, ABS, natural rubber |
| Sizes | 7/8", 1-1/8", 1-1/2", 2", 3" (23, 28, 38, 50, 75 mm) |
| Head height (H) | 1/2" (12 mm) |
| Rivet Ø (Ø1) | 3/8" (9.2 mm) |
| Mounting | Zinc rivet, tapped in with a rubber mallet |
| Colors | Black |
| Floor compatibility | Smooth hard floors, where grip matters more than easy movement |
| Sold as | Individual pieces. 4 is the smallest order. |
| Warranty | 90 days against defects in materials and workmanship |
NR+CR is a blend of natural rubber (NR) and chloroprene rubber (CR). Natural rubber provides a high-friction grip that increases with furniture weight. Chloroprene rubber adds UV resistance, chemical stability, and prevents the staining that pure natural rubber causes on polyurethane-finished hardwood, light-colored vinyl, and sealed stone. The combination grips without marking, yellowing, or leaving residue on any sealed floor finish.
Both use the same ABS platform, the same ZnFe rivet, and the same five sizes. The difference is the floor-contact surface. Round nail-on furniture glides (Smooth Glide) use low-friction PA6 fiber for furniture that needs to move freely, like dining chairs. Round anti-slip nail-on furniture glides use NR+CR rubber for furniture that must stay put, like bar stools and piano benches. Both fit the same rivet hole, so you can swap between them.
Yes. The chloroprene rubber (CR) in the NR+CR blend resists salt spray, UV exposure, and the constant humidity cycling found in marine environments. The ZnFe zinc-iron plated rivet resists marine corrosion. The high-friction grip holds furniture in position against wave-induced lateral forces on sealed teak, marine-grade vinyl, fiberglass decking, and polished cabin floors. The mechanical rivet cannot loosen from engine vibration.
No. The chloroprene rubber (CR) component specifically prevents the chemical staining that pure natural rubber causes on polyurethane finishes. NR+CR is non-staining on all sealed floor finishes, including light-colored hardwood, white vinyl, and polished stone. It will not yellow, transfer color, or leave residue. This is one of the key differences between NR+CR and the cheap natural rubber found in generic furniture caps.
Yes. NR+CR rubber is chemically stable and non-staining on all sealed floor finishes, including LVP, LVT, and sheet vinyl. The rubber grips the surface without marking, discoloring, or leaving residue. The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recommends furniture protectors on every leg, and NR+CR meets that standard while adding controlled grip for furniture that must hold position.
Keeping a round wooden leg where it belongs. One glide taps in like a normal nail-on but grips the floor instead of sliding, which suits dining chairs on smooth tile or timber.
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