Nylon Grommets are split for a reason
And the reason is that you can complete the whole project and install the grommets as the LAST step by slipping them over the wire and into the hole. But first thing is to make sure when you are figuring out how to install Split Ring Nylon Grommet is to ensure that you have the ‘Right Grommets – and the good news is that either color works 🙂 We carry ‘Midnight Black’ or ‘Dove Grey’ (sorry – no polka dots…)
Grommet Styles
The Standard Grommets can be used in metal or timber – with a flat surface and at least 30mm width (typically a ‘normal’ square post). The Shallow Grommets can be used in metal or timber – with a flat surface and at least 8mm width (typically a ‘bar’ or solid metal ‘spreader’). The Angled Grommets are designed so that they fit into the holes that are drilled into the intermediate posts that are used on stairs. They have a built ion 37.5 degree shape (and a two part shape) that allows easy insertion.
Installation
Installation is pretty easy on the level – but a bit harder on an angle (as in with stairs). And since the drilling posts is repetitive work, you really need a Jig / Template. This can be really nothing more than some scrap material you have around the place. However, we recommend that you use something light, square, and cheap – like Lawn Edging.
Working from the top down, you should clamp the template to your post, mark the holes and then drill through the template. This applies to drilling both your level and angled posts – both end and intermediate.
Flat / Level
Only thing left is to install the greommets
Stairs / Angle Installation
Once you have the holes in the intermediate stair posts, their is a trick to inserting them at an angle (normally 37 degrees to match the stairs) on your stairs. You first have to make your holes “oval” so you take a longer drill bit, insert it at 1 side and then angle it so that is comes out the hole on the other side. Run the drill and this will now give you the aligned oval set of holes that you need for success…