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How do you hang curtains with rings?
How do you hang curtains with rings and clips?
just pinch the back of the curtains and clip the rings an inch or so down from the top. You can do this before you hang the curtain and then slide the rings onto the rod, or hang the rings on the rod and then clip the curtains up.
How do you hang curtains with drapery hooks?
Insert the pointed, straight portion of a drapery or curtain hook at the base of the seam, into the fabric, so that it slides into the hemmed portion. It should not poke out through the front or top of the panel. Space the hooks eight to nine inches apart, and place one on each end.
How far apart do you put curtain rings?
I like to space ring clips approximately four inches apart so that there is a handsome fold between each clip in the drapery panel. Start by clipping each end of the panel. Next, clip the middle. Finally, space the clips evenly apart as close to 4 inches as possible.
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.
Can you hang back tab curtains with rings?
Using clip rings to hang back tab curtains is a perfect solution for those who want elegant, clean, and floating curtains but also enjoy the flexibility of ring attachments in opening and closing windows curtains.
What are the curtains with hooks called?
What hooks do you need for Pinch Pleat Curtains? These are the curtains that have the pleats sewn into the top. They come as either double or triple pleated curtains, can be used on either a track system or on a rod/pole with rings both use the same type of hooks.
How do curtain round 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 Big Should curtain rings be?
Choose a drapery ring with an inside diameter ½ inch larger than the diameter of the pole or rod. For example, if you have a 1-inch diameter rod, the appropriate ring will have an inside diameter of 1 ½ inches. A ring with a smaller inside diameter will make it difficult to move the drapery along the rod.
How far should curtain rods extend past the 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.
How do you make curtain rings slide easier?
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. This deposits a fine layer of candle wax along the top of the rod. Slip the curtain rings over the rod once more and remount the rod over the window.
What’s the difference between pencil pleat and pinch pleat?
Pinch pleat is a decorative heading for curtains, suitable for all fabrics. Pinch pleats use more fabric and are fuller than pencil pleats. The pleats are hand-sewn in and permanently fixed for more luxurious, tailored look. This will allow us to gather your curtains to the correct width.
What is a curtain heading?
A curtain heading is the top piece of the curtain that attaches to the curtain track or rod. The heading style you choose can dramatically change the overall look of your finished curtains and will influence the type of rod or track you can use.
Are metal curtain hooks better than plastic?
Metal Curtain Hooks Our metal hooks are brass or zinc plated and are much stronger than plastic hooks for hanging curtains. Metal hooks are very strong, can be used in direct sunlight and are suitable for hanging heavy weight curtains.
Do curtain rings have to match Rod?
While your curtain rods don’t need to be the same, they should at least coordinate if they’re in adjoining rooms. Or, if the spaces are separate enough to allow for different treatments, you can switch it up.
Do curtains have 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.
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 high 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 far from the ceiling should you hang curtains?
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.
How do Pottery Barn round rings work?
The round rings’ easy glide lets light and fresh air enter the room, without snagging, tugging or pulling the curtain. Slide the rings onto the rod and attach the curtain using drapery hooks (included with curtains). 0.75” rod takes small rings; 1.25” rod takes large rings. Watch a video on how to hang a drape.
How many rings do you need for Pottery Barn curtains?
Round rings can be used on curtains with drapery hooks. Available as a set of 7, 10 or 13. Our silk curtains require 7 curtain rings per 50” wide panel; 13 curtains rings per 104” wide panel. For all other collections, each 50” wide panel requires 9 curtain rings; each 100” wide panel requires 16 rings.
What is a ripple fold drapery?
WHAT ARE RIPPLEFOLD CURTAINS? Ripple fold style curtains are curtains that have a consistent s- curve rippling across the span of the track. The ripples are created by carriers corded together to create that consistent wave. These styles are seen often in hospitality installations as hotels and banquet rooms.
How do you attach hooks to rod pocket curtains?
All you have to do is attach, pin, hook, conceal, and hang using the materials. Your pin should connect through the rear end of the fabric and not push all the way to the front. Once you’ve settled the pin hooks on the curtain, attach the other end of the to your curtain rings, and you’re done.
