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Are curtains easy to install?
Installing drapes is an easy DIY project and can be completed in minutes. Tip: Keep in mind that you will have to choose either an inside mount installation, or an outside mount installation before you measure, order and install your window treatments.
What is the proper placement of curtain rods?
As a general rule, drapes will be open during the day, so make sure the curtain rod extends at least four inches on each side of the window’s inside frame. To create the illusion of a wider window, extend the rod up to 10 inches beyond the window’s frame.
Should my curtains touch the floor?
Yes, curtains should be long enough to touch the floor. With a few exceptions, the longer the curtains are the more stylish and elegant it will look. This is why most standard ready-made curtains are lengthy. But the reality is that various decorating styles use different curtain lengths.
How do professionals hang curtains?
Rest easy — we’ve got you covered with our fool-proof curtain-hanging tips and information. Hang them high. Especially in rooms with low ceilings, be sure to hang your curtain rod as high as possible. Hang them wide. Hang them in the right length. Hang the right amount of panels. Hang the right style of panel.
Do you need a stud finder to hang curtain rods?
You’ll need screws, a screwdriver, a level, a power drill, a stud finder, and your curtain rod which should come with corresponding brackets. Also, if your curtains are very heavy, or the curtain rod is longer than 48 inches, you will need a center bracket for additional support.
How can I hang curtains without putting holes in the wall?
Here are five ways to hang curtains without damaging walls or window frames: Use 3M Command Hooks. Try Kwik-Hang Curtain Rod Brackets. Use Tension Rods. Get Creative With Coat Hooks. Try Magnetic Rods on Metal Doors.
Should you hang curtains above window?
A rule of thumb (from Architectural Digest) is that curtains should be hung between four to six inches above the window frame, so install your curtain rod accordingly. When you hang the curtain rod high, it will make the window appear taller.
How far should curtains be off the floor?
The proper position is ½ inch above the floor for free hanging curtains. This distance allows for mopping and cleaning while creating the illusion that the curtain touches the floor.
How much wider than window should curtain be?
How wide should curtains be? To ensure that curtain panels look ample when closed, they should have a combined width that is 2 to 2.5 times the width of the window/rod.
How wide should you hang curtain rod?
Each curtain panel should be at least as wide as your window. Measure from the spot you plan to hang the rod (usually four to six inches above the window, but a minimum of two inches) to the floor to figure out the length of the curtains.
Should curtains touch the floor or puddle?
In formal or dressy rooms, curtains should just touch the floor. A romantic room deserves elegant, extra-long curtains that pool or puddle on the floor. Curtains to the sill, or to the bottom of the window trim (called the apron), look great and are practical in a kitchen.
Which side of curtains should be inside on door?
But the fabric side (also described as the woven or rough side) is made to face the window because of the durability. Face the fabric side out to avoid yellowing or sun damage, which will preserve the lifespan of your curtains.
Should curtains go to the ceiling?
The higher the curtain rod, the taller the window will appear, so fix your curtain rod closer to the ceiling than the top of your window, if you can. One rule of thumb is that they should sit 4-6 inches above the window frame.
Do curtains lengthen after hanging?
Drapes may stretch. Fabric is made of threads woven together, and there is no glue holding these threads in place. Knowing how the fabric may react after hanging will help you choose fabrics that should not stretch. Loose-weave fabrics tend to stretch more.
Why don’t my curtains hang straight?
In order for curtains to hang straight, there has to be some heft to them. The weight of the curtains will work with gravity to pull your curtains to your floor and keep them from billowing out.
Can I hang curtains without anchors?
Knowing which to use is very important — without a drywall anchor, a screw alone will not hold the weight of the curtain and rod. And if you try and use a drywall anchor in a stud, you’re just in for a world of frustration. Two of our three brackets went into studs. If you have dry wall, you’ll have to use an anchor.
Can you hang curtain rods in drywall?
Drywall may look solid enough, but it won’t hold a screw, and if you mount a curtain rod improperly, you’ll end up with a sagging curtain and a hole to patch. The best way to mount anything on drywall is to drive the mounting screws into the framing behind the wall, but that isn’t always possible.
What can I use instead of curtain rods?
Pipe Rods. This one is a pretty common alternative. Many people turn to copper pipes when they need a substitute curtain rod. Copper pipes have a unique look about them which is what draws many folks toward it, but you can use any style of or look of pipe.
How do you cover a whole wall with curtains?
How to Use Curtains to Cover a Wall Measure the length and width of the wall space you wish to cover, using a tape measure. Choose your curtains. Clear away the clutter against the wall you wish to cover. Join 10-foot lengths of conduit with set-screw conduit couplings until your rod is the desired length.
