Here are some common applications and uses for 20 gauge staples:
Attaching subfloor underlayment to joists prior to installing flooring material.
Securing vapor barriers, house wraps and other building wraps to exterior wall sheathing.
Stapling roofing felt and underlayment to decking prior to installing asphalt shingles or other roofing materials.
Fastening insulation panels like fiberglass batts or rigid foam boards to interior walls and ceilings.
Installing acoustic soundproofing and damping materials to walls and ceilings.
Securing plastic trim molding, corner beads and drywall meshes to walls.
Mounting thin panels like medium density fiberboard, lauan or paneling to walls.
Assembling millwork such as cabinets, baseboards, window trim or other built-in furnishings.
Upholstering frames for furniture, seating, headliners and door panels in automotive applications.
Attaching paper face materials to wall, ceiling and floor tiles during installation.
20 gauge staples are commonly used for attaching thin, compressible materials around a home or in manufacturing applications.