A: "Pop rivets" is a brand name that has become a generic term for blind rivets. Technically, they refer to the same type of fastener that can be installed from only one side of the workpiece.

A: Peel rivets split into multiple petals (usually four) on the blind side during installation, which distributes the clamping force over a wider surface area. This makes them ideal for soft, brittle, or thin materials.

A: Colored rivets are selected primarily for aesthetic matching, color coding, or to blend seamlessly with prepainted panels in automotive, signage, and construction applications.

A: Tubular rivets feature a hollow shank and are commonly used in pivot joints, electronics, leather goods, and applications where moderate strength and ease of installation are needed.

A: You need to measure the total grip range (the combined thickness of the materials being joined) and match it to the rivet's grip range capacity, while also selecting the correct hole diameter size.