Installing Grommets In Vinyl

Then mark where you want the grommets to go on the fabric and punch a hole in those spots using a hole cutter and a hammer.

Installing grommets in vinyl.

Slide a wood block under the tarp mark and align the hole cutter over the mark. Insert the tall half of the grommet through the hole from the underside. To install grommets in fabric start by ironing some interfacing to the back of the fabric to help prevent the grommets from ripping out. Repair an old tarp or make a new tarp more useful with extra lashing points by installing new grommets.

Grommets have many uses in the world today you may see them used to hang vinyl banners or secure a tarp. Also install them in various sizes on tents awnings and other covers. They are made up of two parts the washer the flat ring and the grommet the indented inner ring. How to install grommets.

Place the flaring tool over the top ring of the grommet and center the lower part of the grommet on the. Mark the desired location of the grommet.