I didn't use furniture staples because for some reason I always forget to read instructions and didn't know you were supposed to lol. I used upholstery adhesive and it worked pretty well. After I took the lid bottom and hinge off I glued the padding to the lid first and let it sit for a few minutes and then did the leather the same way. It was nice because the glue grabs right away but if you need to reposition it you're able to peel it back and restick it without having to use more glue. Then I sprayed the bottom of the lid and folded the edges over the lip and put the plastic bottom back on to hold it in place. Not sure if it's the right way to do it but it worked for me. Where did you hear of this staple myth lol because now you have me curious.
