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How Do Curtain Rings Work

But you may be wondering how exactly drapery rings work. It’s actually quite simple. You just hang them from a metal pin that’s in the back of the drapery. Some drapery rings also have built-in clips, allowing you to hang the drapes without needing to insert pins into the fabric.

How do you use curtain rings?

How do you attach round rings to curtains?

Insert the pointed end of a tie up through the inside of a ring and into the catch on the tie. Pull the tie up to within 1/4 inch of the bottom of the ring and cut off the excess tie, creating a zip-tie ring attached to the curtain ring.

How many rings should a curtain panel have?

Industry standards are 3 to 4 rings per foot of the width of your drapery panels.

How do you make curtain rings slide easier?

How to Make Curtain Rings Slide Better Remove the curtains from the rod. Remove the rod from the window, if possible, to make it easier to work on. Rub the stub of a candle over the top of your curtain rod. Slip the curtain rings over the rod once more and remount the rod over the window.

How do you use split rings for curtains?

Simply slide the ring into the desired pocket height on the back of the pencil pleat tape and hang on your rod. Space the rings out evenly on your curtains. These rings are made from high grade steel material that suit 16mm or 19mm curtain rods. TIP: The more rings you use the better your curtain will sit on the rod.

How much length do curtain rings add?

If you want a little bit more length out of your panel, ring clips are a great way to add 1-2 inches, since the clips means the fabric hangs just below the drapery rod.

Can you change curtain grommets?

Plastic curtain grommets are also removable if you want to replace them or if one should break. Since they’re plastic they can get wet, making them suitable for outdoor curtains or bathroom shower curtains.

How do you use curtain tie backs?

Hang each tieback hook a third of the way up from the bottom of the curtain. Buffer three inches from the edge of the window. For example, if your curtain is 84 inches long, you would place the tieback about 28 inches from the bottom. A tieback for a 36-inch long cafe curtain would be placed 12 inches from the bottom.

How do you measure for curtain rings?

Simply divide the size in inches of your panel when it is fully extended and divide by how far apart you choose to have the rings. Example, if your panel measures 54 inches and you choose to place the rings 2 inches apart, you will need 27 clip on rings per drapery panel.

What kind of curtains do you use with clip rings?

The best curtain ring clips work with flat panels, but they also work with rod pocket curtains. Attach the clips to the top edge of the panel by flattening the pocket.

How many shower curtain rings do I need?

A standard shower curtain requires twelve shower curtain rings. Shower curtains are built with a series of small holes on the top edge of the curtain where you insert the rings. This is true for all types of shower curtains–plastic, cloth, and even clear plastic liners.

How do you keep metal curtain rings from sticking?

The cure for sticking curtains is usually very simple. For most situations simply applying a quality dry silicone spray to the track or pole will ensure a perfect gliding action.

Do back tab curtains slide easily?

Sliding the tabs onto the curtain rod causes the curtain fabric to form soft, vertical folds, similar to the way curtains look with a sliding track system traverse rod. Opening and closing tabbed curtains is a bit more difficult than with rings, as rings slide easily along the rod.

How do you hide ring clips on curtains?

HERE’S THE QUICK TIP ON HOW TO HIDE CURTAIN RING CLIPS: just pinch the back of the curtains and clip the rings an inch or so down from the top.

How do back tab curtains work?

Back tab curtains, also called hidden tab curtains, have tabs or loops sewn onto the back of the curtain header. The rod slips through the tab so that neither is visible from the front. This gives the illusion of the curtain floating in space and creates an elegant, clean line.

What are split rings?

Definition of split ring 1 : a metal ring which consists of two complete turns of a helix pressed flat together and upon which objects (such as keys) may be strung.

Can you use curtain rings with grommets?

Panels with grommets require rings that can open, slip through the grommets, and snap closed. You can also slide the grommets directly over the rod. With pinch pleat drapes, opt for eyelet rings, which feature hooks to connect to pin-on drapery hooks.

How far should a curtain rod extend past window?

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.

Are curtains supposed to 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.

Can I use curtain rings on rod pocket curtains?

Using curtain clip rings on rod pocket curtains allows for easy opening and closing. You can attach the clips in a manner that enhances how the curtain falls and looks. Keep in mind that attaching curtain rings using clips (or hooks) adds to the length of the curtains.