Hospitality-grade floor protection · Sizing help before you order · 90-day limited warrantySizing help before you order · 90-day warranty
Hospitality-grade floor protection · Sizing help before you order · 90-day limited warrantySizing help before you order · 90-day warranty
Bare wood chair legs leave drag marks across a hard floor. These stop that. The PA6 needle-punched fiber face glides silent and scuff-free, and the zinc-plated rivet taps straight into solid wood legs. No pre-drilling, no adhesive.
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Every time a bare wooden chair leg drags across hardwood, it grinds grit into the finish and cuts scratches you don’t notice until you notice them everywhere. Round nail-on furniture glides put a PA6 needle-punched fiber surface between the leg and your floor.
A tubular zinc rivet taps into solid wood legs with a rubber mallet. An anti-rotation notch keeps the glide from spinning under load. No pre-drilling, no adhesive, no curing time.
Cheap felt pads compress flat, trap grit, and peel off within weeks. PA6 fiber holds its structure and keeps a low-friction face against the floor finish.
Five diameters, from Ø 23 mm (0.91″) to Ø 75 mm (2.95″), cover round wooden legs on hardwood, tile, laminate, vinyl, stone, and every other smooth hard floor. For solid wood legs only.
Five diameters cover standard round furniture legs. The glide should sit flush with the leg base or slightly smaller, so nothing overhangs the leg edge.
Too large, and the overhang catches on floor transitions. Too small, and the leg perimeter contacts the floor directly. If your measurement lands on a boundary, choose the smaller furniture floor protector.
For legs Ø 23–27 mm (0.91″–1.06″).
Side chairs, lightweight accent furniture.
For legs Ø 28–37 mm (1.10″–1.46″).
Dining chairs, kitchen chairs, desk seating.
For legs Ø 38–49 mm (1.50″–1.93″).
Accent chairs, heavier seating, lounge chairs.
For legs Ø 50–74 mm (1.97″–2.91″).
Dining tables, coffee tables, heavy furniture.
For legs Ø 75 mm (2.95″) and above.
Large tables, heavy commercial furniture.
For metal, plastic, or hollow tube legs, round self-adhesive furniture glides use EHBF (red) adhesive instead of a rivet. For an anti-slip grip, round anti-slip nail-on furniture glides use NR+CR rubber. For bulk orders, visit Business Solutions.
The most common mistake is guessing the leg size. A glide that’s too small wobbles and leaves the leg edge in direct contact with the floor. A glide that’s too large overhangs and catches on transitions.
Measuring takes 30 seconds and gets you the right nail-on chair leg protectors for every leg on the piece.
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 glide will sit.
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.
Select the round nail-on furniture glide whose range includes your measurement. A Ø 32 mm (1.26″) leg falls within the Ø 28 mm range, which fits legs Ø 28–37 mm (1.10″–1.46″). Right on a boundary, go with the smaller size so the glide stays inside the leg edge.
Installation takes under a minute per leg. No pre-drilling required on solid hardwood, MDF, or softwood.
The rivet parts wood fibers rather than cutting them away, so the wood closes around the shaft and grips it. That mechanical hold is what suits nail-on glides to furniture that gets moved several times a day on smooth hard floors.
PA6 is chemically inert, so it doesn’t react with sealed floor finishes or transfer color to them. The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recommends furniture protectors on every leg as a primary hardwood maintenance step.
These hardwood floor protectors suit every smooth hard surface listed below.
Three components work together in every round nail-on furniture glide. One touches your floor. One anchors into the furniture leg. One sits between them and spreads the load.
PA6 fibers are forced through the base material by thousands of barbed needles during production. Each fiber is mechanically interlocked with its neighbors. No glue holding it together. No layers to separate.
When you push a chair, the shear force hits the end-grain of the fibers instead of trying to peel them apart. Where cheap felt pads compress and trap grit, PA6 keeps its structure and lets debris fall away.
The tubular rivet parts wood fibers on entry rather than boring them out. The fibers spring back when the rivet is removed, so the same hole accepts a fresh rivet at full strength.
An anti-rotation notch molded into the rivet holds the glide in position so daily movement can’t spin it loose. Zinc-iron plating resists corrosion in humid rooms.
The rigid disc between the PA6 surface and the rivet spreads compression load evenly across the whole glide. No concentrated stress at the edges, no curling under asymmetric weight.
On the two largest diameters, an EHBF (red) layer bonds the PA6 surface to the ABS Plate inside the glide. It is an internal bond between components, not an adhesive for attaching the glide to your furniture. Attachment is always the rivet.
If you’ve been replacing felt pads every few months, or wondering why your chair leg protectors keep falling off, here’s how each option actually behaves.
Felt compresses flat under load, absorbs moisture from floor cleaning, and traps abrasive grit that scratches the finish. Within weeks, a felt pad becomes the problem instead of the answer.
PA6 needle-punched fiber doesn’t flatten out, doesn’t soak up water, and lets debris fall away instead of holding it against the floor. The rivet is a mechanical anchor, so there’s no adhesive to give up on you.
Rubber grips the floor instead of gliding across it. That works if you want furniture to stay put, but not if you need to move a dining chair back and forth throughout the day.
Some rubber compounds also stain floor finishes over time. If you need grip, use round anti-slip nail-on furniture glides with NR+CR rubber formulated not to stain. If you need smooth movement, PA6 is the right surface.
Same ABS Plate, same rivet, same sizes. The difference is the contact surface. Anti-slip uses NR+CR rubber for furniture that must hold its position. This version uses PA6 for furniture that needs to move freely. Choose by the job: movement or grip.
Same PA6 surface, same ABS Plate. The difference is how it attaches. Nail-on uses a tubular rivet, which needs solid wood to bite into.
Round self-adhesive furniture glides use EHBF (red) adhesive for metal, plastic, or hollow tube legs, where a rivet has nothing to grip. Choose by leg material, not preference.
Both versions are built on the same ABS Plate and rivet construction used across the nail-on line. The only difference is the contact surface, which decides whether furniture moves freely or holds position.
Low-friction PA6 fiber for round-legged furniture that gets repositioned regularly. Dining chairs, kitchen chairs, desk seating, and accent chairs. These are the nail-on chair glides for hardwood floors you’re viewing now.
Controlled grip for round-legged furniture that must stay put. Accent tables, display furniture, bar stools, and piano benches. Anywhere sliding is a nuisance or a safety concern.
Both use the same ABS Plate and Tubular Zinc Rivet with an Anti-Rotation Notch. The PA6 and NR+CR surfaces can’t be swapped in place: remove the fitted glide and seat the correct version in the same hole.
The glide shape has to match the leg cross-section. A mismatch leaves part of the leg base unprotected, and unprotected contact points are where floor damage starts. All three shapes use the same PA6 Surface, ABS Plate, and Tubular Zinc Rivet.
For circular, turned, tapered, and cylindrical legs. Ø 23 mm (0.91″) to Ø 75 mm (2.95″). The most common round chair leg protectors for dining chairs.
For equal-sided square legs, with full corner-to-corner PA6 coverage. From 23 × 23 mm (0.91″ × 0.91″) to 75 × 75 mm (2.95″ × 2.95″).
For rectangular legs with unequal sides, common on mid-century and Scandinavian furniture. 33 × 19 mm (1.30″ × 0.75″).
Anywhere round wooden legs meet a smooth hard floor and the furniture needs to move freely. These are the furniture leg protectors people reach for when felt pads fail, rubber caps drag, and adhesive alternatives peel off.
Dining chairs on hardwood are the single most common residential application. Kitchen chairs, accent chairs, side tables, coffee tables, bed frames, nightstands, desks, and bookcases all take nail-on chair glides.
The Ø 28 mm and Ø 38 mm sizes cover most residential dining chairs with turned or tapered legs. Chair leg protectors for hardwood floors that fit in seconds and hold without adhesive.
Restaurant dining chairs, hotel banquet halls, conference rooms, assisted living facilities, office furniture, and event venues. Round nail-on furniture glides make chairs easier for staff to reposition and take the wear that would otherwise land on the floor.
Available in bulk for venue fit-outs. For commercial pricing, visit Business Solutions.
Identical PA6 Surface and ABS Plate. EHBF adhesive instead of a rivet, for metal, plastic, or hollow round legs that can’t take a nail-on fastener.
Same ABS Plate and Tubular Zinc Rivet. NR+CR rubber surface instead of PA6, for round-legged furniture that must hold position on smooth hard floors.
| Size (Ø) | Fits legs measuring |
|---|---|
| Ø 23 mm (0.91″) | 23 to 27 mm (0.91″ to 1.06″) |
| Ø 28 mm (1.10″) | 28 to 37 mm (1.10″ to 1.46″) |
| Ø 38 mm (1.50″) | 38 to 49 mm (1.50″ to 1.93″) |
| Ø 50 mm (1.97″) | 50 to 74 mm (1.97″ to 2.91″) |
| Ø 75 mm (2.95″) | 75 to 100 mm (2.95″ to 3.94″) |
Choose the size flush with the leg base or slightly smaller, never larger. Legs over 75 mm take a self-adhesive pad.
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, PA6 polyamide fiber |
| Sizes | 23, 28, 38, 50, 75 mm |
| Rivet Ø (Ø1) | 9.2 mm (0.36″) |
| Height (H) | 12 mm (0.47″) |
| Rivet length (H1) | 5.5 mm (0.22″) |
| Mounting | Zinc rivet, tapped in with a rubber mallet |
| Floor compatibility | Smooth hard floors only |
| Pack quantity | Packs of 4, adjustable in steps of 2 at checkout |
PA6 stands for Polyamide 6, a needle-punched synthetic fiber with a pile density of 1,450 g/m² (43 oz/yd²). Thousands of barbed needles mechanically interlock the fibers during manufacturing, so no glue holds the surface together and there are no layers to separate. The result is a dense, low-friction contact layer that resists compression and deflects debris instead of trapping it, moving quietly across smooth hard floors: hardwood, tile, laminate, vinyl, and polished stone. PA6 does not absorb moisture, and it is formulated not to transfer color onto sealed finishes. On rough or textured surfaces, choose ABS slides instead.
Flip the furniture and measure the diameter at the very bottom of the leg base with a ruler or calipers. Match that measurement to the size chart above: five sizes from Ø 23 mm (0.91″) to Ø 75 mm (2.95″), covering legs up to Ø 100 mm (3.94″). If your measurement falls on a boundary between two sizes, choose the smaller glide so it stays hidden beneath the leg edge. For tapered legs, always measure at the very bottom, not mid-leg.
Yes. The Tubular Zinc Rivet parts wood fibers on entry rather than boring them out. Center the glide on the leg base with the PA6 Surface facing the floor, hold it steady, and strike the rivet head with a rubber mallet. Two to three firm strikes seat it fully on hardwood, MDF, and softwood. No pilot hole, no drill, no screws. The Anti-Rotation Notch keeps the glide from spinning as the chair moves.
Both use the same ABS Plate, the same Tubular Zinc Rivet, and the same five sizes. The difference is the floor-contact surface. Round nail-on furniture glides (Smooth Glide) use low-friction PA6 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 if your needs change.
Yes. PA6 is chemically stable against floor finishes, cleaning products, and moisture, and it is formulated not to transfer color onto sealed surfaces, including LVP, LVT, and sheet vinyl. The National Wood Flooring Association recommends furniture protectors on every leg as a basic maintenance step. One condition: the vinyl must be smooth. Embossed or textured plank with deep grain abrades PA6 fiber, and those floors need ABS slides instead.
Round Nail-On Furniture Glides
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