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Hanging curtains
can be a difficult task if you are inexperienced. However,
with the right tools and a few helpful hints, hanging curtains
will be a breeze.
The
older carpenter’s adage, “measure twice,
cut once,” can also apply to hanging curtains.
It is important to measure properly to have the curtain
rods centred correctly on the window. The hardware should
measure the same distance from both sides of the window.
An exception may be in an asymmetrical window treatment
effect. You will also want to be sure to measure the
height for the rod. If you hang it too low, the top of
the window trim will show above your treatment. This
can happen easily with tab
top curtains, where
the solid window covering is much lower when actually
hanging. You also want to be sure that the bottom of
the curtain or drape falls at the proper place on the
floor or window sill. Many treatments work with different
lengths, but if you are going for sill length and come
up short it will look unprofessional. Window treatments
should also never hang at exactly the mid-point of the
window’s
height. They should be either ¼ length,
1/3 length or ¾ length, sill length or floor length.
Hanging curtain rods securely
Curtains will only hang right if the curtain rods are
properly installed. The same principles here for hanging
curtains will also apply to hanging drapes.
You probably will need to pre-drill pilot holes for screws
used in hanging curtain rods. This will make the screws
go in easier and straighter. This is especially true if
you are screwing the rod into the stud or frame of the
window, or installing drywall anchors for hollow walls.
Hanging Drapes
Once the rods are in place, it is easy to hang drapes.
Larger or heavier window coverings will go up much easier
if two people work together and bring up both sides of
the drapes at the same time. Have your partner position
the end of the rod over the brackets and the same time
you do and slip them on simultaneously for a frustration-free
installation.
Another tip in hanging curtains or hanging drapes is to
have the material pre-ironed before putting onto the rod.
A steam iron can touch up any stray wrinkles after you
are finished hanging curtains.
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