Thicker rods create a more dramatic visual effect especially when hanging grommet curtains or pinch pleat curtains.
Hanging curtain rods on door with a window.
Open and close to check that they re functioning properly before finishing.
The trickiest part of hanging drapes is knowing where to put the curtain rod.
This method works well for hanging wall rods french window curtain rods and even arched window curtain rods though you may need to take the unique shape of those styles into account.
Make sure the rod will adjust to fit the width of the window.
This will allow whatever curtains you chose to cover the window at all times.
The kit includes the top and bottom curtain rods mounting brackets and screws.
Purchase a sash rod kit for each french door.
Installing curtain rods.
Rods hung from each door panel eliminate the problem but there are only two types of rods that can be mounted to the doors without drilling holes in the doors.
Watch the rod width.
It differs based on a few factors including the style of the window the type of window covering and the height of the ceiling.
For example on a 54 inch wide window you could extend your curtain rods up to 9 inches on each side 54 divided by three.
Hang the rod on the brackets.
Go for a curtain rod that is between 8 and 12 inches wider than your window as it will give the illusion that your window is larger than it is.
Hang curtains at least 4 to 6 inches above the top of the windows.
Putting a curtain rod on a front door does not mean you must drill holes into the metal.
It s not just the better way to hang your curtains but at this point we have a cultural height of where your curtain rod line should be the height where we as a collective people are used to seeing it and if you get too close to the window sill and if you have a lot of space to play with it just stands out in your room.
A thick rod will draw the curtain up making it hang too high.
You can purchase a ready made magnetic rod to hang.
When selecting the right curtain rod go for one that is a bit wider than the width of your window.
Tension rods suspend curtains from the window frame provided the frame is thick enough.
If hanging tab top curtains a thin rod is best.
Remove the rod again and put the curtain on the rod.
Magnetic rods self adhere to metal french doors.