Staple guns attach thin materials to joists, studs, and other framework or base materials. Also known as tackers, their top handle squeezes down toward the body to drive in the staples. They fasten roofing and flooring underlayment, housewrap, screening, upholstery, and small-gauge wiring. Staple guns hold strips of compatible staples in a range of sizes.

Hammer tackers strike their head against surfaces to set staples into place. Also known as slap staplers, they perform tasks that require speed of installation rather than accurate staple placement. They secure roofing materials, housewrap, carpeting, tarps, thin plywood, and more. Hammer tackers hold strips of heavy-duty staples in a range of sizes.

The lever-action bottom handle of plier staplers increases leverage to set staples through thick papers, thin plastics, and cardboard. Also known as stapling pliers, they staple bags, cartons, and tags at offices, shipping rooms, and shop counters. They hold strips of compatible staples in a range of sizes.

Staple and nail guns install staples or brad nails to complete a range of fastening tasks. Their top handle squeezes down toward the body to drive in the fasteners. As staple guns, they attach thin materials to joists, studs, and other framework or base materials. The staples fasten roofing and flooring underlayment, housewrap, screening, upholstery, and small-gauge wiring. As nail guns, they set brads to secure baseboards and light trim or fasten thin plywood to framing.

A wire guide in these staple guns directs the staple legs around the wire or cable to secure it without damaging it. Their top handle squeezes down toward the body to drive in the staples. Wire and cable staple guns are typically used with insulated staples.

Outward-clinch guns drive raised-crown staples and turn the legs outward for a stronger hold than an inward or straight clinch. Also known as outward-clinch tackers, they fasten faced duct board and wrap, reducing the likelihood of the staple tearing through the facing. They hold strips of raised-crown staples in a range of sizes.

Foam-board staple guns fasten PEX tubing to foam-board insulation when installing in-floor radiant heating. Also known as PEX staplers, their long, slim handle allows use while standing and maintains line of sight to the stapler head for accurate placement of staples. They hold foam-board staples in a range of sizes.