On what and how to hang curtains?

Select curtains is not easy, as well as what to hang on the selected curtains.

When buying this element of the interior it is necessary to take into account the situation, the interior in the room, the floor covering, textile decoration.

Curtains should link all the elements in the room into one.

What can I hang curtains on?

Properly hang curtains - a whole art. From what to choose the element of fastening of curtains, the method of fastening, fixing depends on the general view of the room.

Modern production offers a wide choice of fasteners for canvases. They differ in the material from which they are made, in construction, in the method of fastening, in shape.

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These types of cornices are presented:

• Curtain rod. It is made of any material: metal, wood, plastic. Mount it requires special brackets. Such a cornice can have several rows, which makes it possible to hang a tulle, a heavy cloth, and a lambrequin at the same time. In height, the rows may differ;
• Cornice-string. Such a cornice can be single row, multi-row. Curtains sewn from tulle, organza, nylon, other light fabrics are fastened to it. On a special tape hooks are attached to each other at an equal distance, after which the tulle clings to a string;
  baguette cornices. Their design is such that the place of attachment of the canvas on the window is hidden. Covering the cornice can be decorated with different colors, textures. Such fastenings should be selected after the repair in the room is completely made, so that the baguette is in harmony with the interior of the room. Baguettes can be installed at different heights so that the curtains and curtains of the curtains form a harmonious composition;
• Profile cornices. The design has slots for runners. You can install such cornices on the ceiling, on the wall;
• Flexible cornices polymer-metallic. This kind is best suited for installation on bay windows, corner niches;
• Telescopic cornices. They are installed thanks to the spacers - the inner springs that are inside the rod. They are installed in places where it is undesirable to make holes in the wall: a bath, doorways.

If the curtains consist of one or two fabrics, you can use a conventional cornice. But most often for rooms choose curtains, a set of which includes tulle or lambrequin.

Fastening them on one bar or string, you can not shift and move them apart.

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Depending on the type, amount of curtains, functional purpose of the room, interior, one or another design for attaching curtains is selected.

Today, many homes have plastic windows. In this connection, the question arises: what kind of fastening of cornices on such windows is preferable.

All kinds of cornices can be installed on such a window. Before you attach them, you need to make sure that the surface above the window is strong and can withstand the weight of the curtain rods.

Curtain rod for curtains with lambrequin

In the bedroom, the living room, the curtains with lambrequins look best. They will transform the room, make the interior complete, bring warmth, coziness.

In order for them to perform their function, the curtains must be properly hung.

Cornices are part of the interior, so you do not need to hide them. The basic requirement for the design is that it must be strong enough to hold heavy curtains, tulles, and lambrequins.

Each layer of curtains must be attached to a separate guide so that it is convenient to move them away during operation, it is easy to open windows.

Wooden or metal cornices are most suitable. Do not choose plastic designs or cornices-strings. They will not be able to withstand heavy curtains.

Curtains and tulle can be attached to the cornice on hooks or rings, which have the name eyelets.

To weave to the canvas, they need to be equidistant between each other, so that the folds are formed even.

Before you hang the curtains on the ledge, it must be securely fastened. It is desirable that he was under the ceiling, but the width can be any.

If the cornice is small, two brackets are sufficient. The long must be fastened in the middle to prevent sagging and damage to the structure.

The video shows how to install cornices so that they can withstand heavy curtains, tulles, and lambrequins.

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For lambrequin you need to choose special Velcro, with which it is attached to the cornice. Rings, clamps for this do not fit.

If the weight of lambrequins is small, then instead of velcro, you can take the braid. The glue base should be attached to the lambrequin to the cornice or hung on small hooks.

Unusually it will look like a canvas with a lambrequin on the cornice attached to the ceiling. Ceiling structures are often used in rooms with stretch ceilings.

It seems that the curtains come down from the ceiling.

How to hang rope curtains?

Rope curtains are woven threads that hang freely from the ledge. Threads are connected on a continuous tape or braid, which is attached to the ceiling or wall cornice.

This kind of curtain is very original. He can decorate any room in the apartment. Thread curtains are easy to care for. After washing, they hang them on the window. They do not need ironing.

If the width or length of the rope curtains are not suitable, then this can be corrected - cut.

But you should know that you can cut threads only when the curtain is detached, the threads will straighten and will be strictly parallel to each other. To do this, the rope curtains should decorate the window a few days.

Do not be afraid that the edges of the curtain will eventually bloom - this will not happen.

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Threaded curtains can be braided into braids, forming various designs from them. When you get bored with the shape of the curtains, you can give it an initial state at any time.

Rope curtains can be hung not only on the window of a living room. They look beautiful on the windows of public institutions.

In addition, they decorate the doorways, niches in the room, will divide the room into functional areas.

Thread curtains can be hung on plastic windows in the kitchen. They will let in a lot of light, if dirty they are easy to remove and after washing it is easy to hang.

You can hang thread curtains in various ways:

• Mounting on the ledge - the rope curtains have a special pocket where the cornice tube is inserted. Curtains can be gathered in folds, then the muslin will be more dense. Transparent and easy it can be done by straightening the lath on the eaves;
• Attachment to hooks or use rings - threaded curtains need to sew a special curtain tape, in which there are devices for hooks or rings. Depending on the number of fasteners, folds of different sizes can be made on the tape. On hooks, attach rope curtains to the cornice or to a string fixed to a wall or ceiling. Instead of hooks, you can use decorative clothespins;
• You can hang the curtains with a Velcro tape. For this, a Velcro tape is sewn onto the curtain base. On the wall or ceiling structures must be attached to the back of the Velcro. To her is attached a cloth of threads. Thus, it is easy to decorate the door openings, niches in the room.

How to hang Roman curtains?

Roman blinds have become very popular. Due to the variety of colors, they can be hung in any style room.

To correctly hang the roll structures, the question of their location should be solved. So, you can hang them inside the opening of the window, but you can outside it.

On the video you can see how to install roller blinds on the windows.

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The procedure for installing such curtains inside the window is as follows:

• Make sure that the upper part of the window opening is flat. To do this, you can use the level. If the surface is far from ideal - it is necessary to correct the situation with a small wooden block;
• After removing the package, the Roman curtains must be attached to the top of the opening. From the edge, you should retreat approximately 7-8 cm and mark on the surface a place where the structures will be fastened. If the roll structures have a long length, then the brackets will need more. In this case, the marks should be placed at the same distance between the extreme points. Long Roman curtains do not necessarily apply to the opening, you can make marks directly on them, then move to the base surface;
• The set with this type of curtain usually includes brackets. They need to be installed following the instructions;
• The last stage is fastening. After installing the brackets, the upper part of the curtain design moves forward, after the click, the curtains will be securely installed. It remains only to adjust their lace.

To install Roman blinds outside the window opening, perform the following procedure:

• Before you install the roller structures, you need to make measurements. To do this, apply it so that it is flush with the opening. Before doing this, make sure that the opening is strong enough and will withstand roller blinds;
• Pencil should be noted places where the brackets will be fastened;
• Before installing the brackets, you need to attach them to the wall so that the bulging part is at the top, then fix them with bolts. They usually come complete with brackets. It is worthwhile before installing to study the instruction, which contains Roman blinds, as there are several options for installing brackets;
• To install the structure on the window, the brackets located on the top of the curtains must be connected to the elements on the wall. Bolts are fastened to the wall so that it can hold securely.

Instructions on how to install roller blinds are shown in the video in the section.

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