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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 wide should curtain rings be?
Make sure you select a drapery ring that will fit over the size curtain rod you have. For instance, if your drapery rod is a 1 inch rod, the diameter of the rings should be 1 1/2 inch rings or something larger than 1 inch in diameter.
How many rings should a curtain panel have?
Industry standards are 3 to 4 rings per foot of the width of your drapery panels.
What curtain rings do I need?
Calculating Curtain Ring Needs One ring goes at each pleat to hang the panels securely. For flat panels, you usually need one ring for every 4 to 8 inches of curtain rod length. Heavier drapes need more rings that are closer together, while lightweight fabrics are usually fine with rings every 7 or 8 inches.
What is the diameter of a standard curtain rod?
All curtain rods are measured by their diameter, meaning the width of the pole’s cross-section. Common curtain rod diameters are typically between 1-3 inches, depending on the weight of your curtains.
How much bigger should curtain rings be than Rod?
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 many inches 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.
How do you choose curtain rod length?
Use the largest of the three as your window’s width. If you don’t have much space to either side of your window, look for a curtain rod that is the same width as your window. However, if space permits, we recommend that your curtain rod extend five inches past your window on either side.
How many rings per width of fabric do I need?
Measuring Guide Number of Widths: Flat Panels Pleated Panels in Solid Fabrics 1 1/2 10 Rings 9 Rings 2 14 Rings 12 Rings 2 1/2 17 Rings 14 Rings 3 20 Rings 17 Rings.
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 curtain rings do I need CM?
The number of rings supplied per pole is about one per 10cm length of curtain pole. E.g. a 180cm pole will have 18 rings, a 240cm curtain pole with have 24 rings. A 150cm pole would not have an odd number of rings – instead the total number would be 16.
How do you hang curtain rings?
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 wide can a curtain rod be without support?
For 1 3/8 Inch Diameter Wood Poles: Two curtain rod brackets are sufficient up to a width of 60 inches (5 feet). Having said that, a 2 inch or 3-inch diameter pole can span a distance up to a full 12-feet without flexing or bowing using only two end brackets.
What are standard curtain sizes?
Standard curtains come in three lengths—84 inches, 96 inches, or 108 inches. “Generally, you want to stay away from the 84 inch standard curtains unless you have very low ceilings.
Should curtain rods match hardware?
Match your curtain hardware to the legs on the furniture or the other wood finishes in the room. If there is prominent lighting or feature piece, go with a similar finish. Echo the finish of the fixtures and furniture, and you’ll be certain that the curtain hardware won’t look out of place.
How do you hide clips on curtain rings?
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 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.
How many inches off the floor should curtains be?
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.
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 wide should curtains be for a 72 inch window?
Let’s say you want standard, thick curtains to cover your 72-inch window. You’ll want to look for curtains that measure between 144 and 180 inches wide. Bear in mind that this is the total width to aim for, not the width for each curtain if you intend to have two (one on either side).
How long should a curtain rod be for a sliding glass door?
Since you’ll need 4 inches on each side, you should find a rod that’s 8 inches longer than the width of the door. The door is 72 inches wide, so that means you’ll need an 80-inch curtain rod.
How do I calculate curtain material?
There’s a simple calculation to work out how much curtain fabric you need. First, multiply the track/pole width by your chosen fullness (eg. Pole width 150cm x 2.5 = 375). Next, divide that figure by the fabric width, which is typically 137cm (375 divided by 137 = 2.73).
