Curtain rods are a practical and functional way to add a bit of style to your home. There are literally thousands of designs both online and in home improvement stores. When choosing any rod, it is important to decide what it will support. Large curtains and drapes will be quite heavy and need more support than smaller ones. In this case, you will also need support brackets and a little knowledge of how to fix them to the intended walls.
When measuring the window frame, you want to make sure that the length of the curtain rod covers the gap and leave a couple of inches on each side so that the curtain covers this gap. Most rods are available in standard sizes to fit most common window sizes, although the extendable types eliminate the need for exact measurements. When fixing to the wall, you should mark the holes a couple of inches above the window frame to allow room for brackets and bracket fixings. Make sure you know the length of the curtains because you don’t want the bottom to touch the floor. This may mean that you have to mount the brackets a bit higher, or perhaps remove part of the length of the shade. That’s why it pays to measure everything before you start.
The brackets need to be screwed into position following the instructions, make sure you put them in the correct position. This has happened to me before, and it’s easy to do if you don’t pay enough attention. Once you have the necessary fixings in place you need to fit the rings onto the rod and slide them into position. Make sure you have some rings in place outside of the bracket, otherwise the curtain won’t slide all the way and there will be a gap.
Now simply attach the rings to your curtain using the hooks or clips. The next thing to do is put the finals in place. Finials are the end stops that prevent the shade from falling off the rod ends. These can be screwed into place in most cases. Some of the custom designs may need to be put in with a screwdriver, but either way it’s a simple process to follow. They should be easy to replace because you will have to clean and wash the curtains at some point. Following these simple rules will help you get any curtain rod up in no time and create a bit of flair in any room.