Ironing Vinyl Tablecloth
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Ironing vinyl tablecloth. The approach to ironing tablecloths varies depending on the size and shape of the tablecloth. Check out these basic tips for success then review our easy step by step techniques for round or oval tablecloths and for rectangular versions. Iron in short quick motions lifting up frequently to also prevent scorching. She even shares a tip on how to get wrinkles out of vinyl without having to use an iron at all.
And obviously ironing the tablecloth will cause damage melting the vinyl and gumming up your iron. Put the whole tablecloth in the dryer. Iron wrinkled vinyl tablecloths on the coolest setting. Plus follow our easy steps for folding tablecloths to make storing between uses a snap.
You are only drying the tablecloth long enough to warm it up so that the wrinkles will fall out. If there are too many wrinkles for the hair dryer method you can place the whole tablecloth in the dryer. Aurora sisneros shows you how to iron vinyl in both flat pieces as well as on finished projects. 99 44 57 44.
If you are a freak like heather kidding y all and your ironing board is built in fold the tablecloth loosely into a size that will fit your ironing board and carefully iron. Always iron on the flannel side of the tablecloth to avoid the vinyl sticking to the iron. Ironing large items like tablecloths is a pain. 4 5 out of 5 stars 28 ratings based on 28 reviews current price 7 99 7.
When opening a package containing a new vinyl tablecloth or if the tablecloth has been stored away for a while it may reveal creases or wrinkles. A good looking wrinkle free vinyl tablecloth is more impressive than a cloth with tacky evenly spaced creases. You may have tried to wash out or wipe away the wrinkles without success. How to get wrinkles out of a vinyl tablecloth.
Iron the flannel backing if applicable. Set the tablecloth on the ironing board plastic side down flannel side up. If you have a freestanding ironing board move it next to your table and move the cloth to the table as you iron it. Starting at one end of the tablecloth iron out the wrinkles without the iron resting on the flannel for too long in any one spot.