Eyelet or grommet is a very useful tool when it comes to protecting various cables or cable threads, both in industrial and domestic conditions. They are made of different materials, such as rubber, plastic and metal, depending on what they are used for. Also, grommets can be found in different colors, sizes and shapes: oval and round eyelets are available on the market, as well as rectangle grommets and those of special shapes that match the design of furniture, appliances and other items on which they are placed.

The choice of shape, material and overall look of the grommets you will use in your household depends on what they are intended for. For example, round grommets are a good choice for placing shower curtains, and rectangular grommets and oval ones are a better choice for some other parts of the household.

For example, when it comes to desks, it is often necessary to organize all the cables and run them through the appropriate holes. For this task, it is a good idea to use grommets that will protect them from pressure and other unfavorable external factors that could damage them. 

If you already have a round hole on the table then a round grommet is a logical choice. But if the hole does not exist, but you have yet to drill it and you do not have a special tool for that purpose, then it is a better idea to make it oval or rectangular, because it will save you frustration and a few hours of trying to make a perfect round shape. After that, you will easily fit an oval or rectangle grommet into it and finish the job in the blink of an eye. Think about what will make this job as easy as possible, serve its purpose and protect your cables in the long run.