Can You Cut Curtain Poles To Fit?

All metal and wood poles can be cut down to size, but remember that once cut, they cannot be returned to store.

Can you hang curtain pole from ceiling?

Ceiling Mounted Poles – great for kitchens & bathrooms
Using a ceiling curtain pole also allows you to hang your curtains further away from the window in a window recess. This will help to keep the curtains away from condensation on the windows often created in steamy rooms such as kitchens or bathrooms.

Can you make a curtain rod longer?

Standard curtain rods are expandable from 28 to 48 inches or from 48 to 84 inches, and for extra-wide windows, you can purchase rods that extend as far as 159 inches.

How do you keep curtain rods from sliding apart?

How to Keep Your Curtain Rod From Sliding

1. Extend the Curtain Rod.
2. Strengthen the Rod.
3. Hang Your Brackets Wide.
4. Make Sure the Curtain Rod is the Right Size.
5. Tighten the Screws.
6. Use Rubber Bands.
7. Duct Tape.
8. Command Strips.

What is the longest curtain pole you can get?

Curtain Poles up to 6m
There are many ranges to choose from which have one piece poles up to 240cm or 300cm, which, with a centre joiner, makes it possible to offer sizes up to 480cm and 600cm and these are perfect for the ‘standard’ requirements of a pair of curtains, drawing to the centre.

How do you stiffen a curtain rod?

10 Clever Ways to Fix a Sagging Curtain Rod at Home

1. Realign the Support Brackets.
2. Provide Extra Support Brackets.
3. Insert Another Support Rod.
4. Change Your Fabric Material.
5. Reduce the Cotton’s Length.
6. Use a Barrier to Protect Your Curtain.
7. Get a More Durable Curtain Rod.
8. Replace Your Support Brackets.

How do you hang curtains to make a room look bigger?

Hang the Curtains as High as Possible
In order to make your window and the whole wall seem higher, put the curtain rod as high above the window as possible. Attaching the rail close to the ceiling tricks the eye into believing the wall is bigger. Thus, it visually expands the whole room.

Can you hang curtains from drop ceiling?

Although you cannot drill into drop ceilings, you can still hang curtains from them. Attaching a curtain track to a drop ceiling may be easier than hanging the rod to a wall, but you do need to use special clamps and cartridges. These clamps attach to the metal frame that holds the drop ceilings in place.

Do curtains have to touch the floor?

So should curtains touch the floor? The short answer is yes… usually. But when making any decision about your window treatments, whether they’re drapes, blinds, or shades, it’s important to consider every aspect of style and function so you can choose the best option for your windows and your home.

Can you cut curtain track to size?

Fitting a curtain track
Tracks can be ceiling or wall fixed. All Dunelm tracks can be cut down to size using a fine tooth hacksaw, and a vice to hold it steady during cutting. If you’re cutting two tracks down to join them together, cut equal amounts from each end, not the middle.

How far should a curtain pole extend past window?

General Installation Recommendations. When installing curtain rods, hang the rod so that it extends at least 3 or 4 inches beyond the window on each side. This allows your curtains to overlap both the window and the wall to prevent light from leaking in around the window’s edges.

Can you hang curtain rods without drilling holes?

Command Hooks
Similar to stick on curtain rods, Command hooks are another answer to how to hang curtains without drilling into the wall. In fact, they even make some specifically for this purpose. All you need to do is hang a hook on either side of the window and pop a rod it, and you’re done!

Can you put two curtain rods together to make it longer?

Some curtain rod manufacturers sell a curtain rod connector designed to fit inside the rod, allowing you to join two or more matching rods together to create one long piece. These inner tubes screw into place, requiring holes drilled at the ends of the curtain rod pieces to secure the entire structure together.

What can I use instead of a curtain rod?

copper pipes
Many people turn to copper pipes when they need a substitute curtain rod. Copper pipes have a unique look about them which is what draws many folks toward it, but you can use any style of or look of pipe. The pipe itself should be thin enough to fit into your curtain loops or hooks.

How do I make my tension rod stay up?

The caps on tension rods are often made of plastic, but even rubber ones are so incompressible that moist, smooth surfaces such as tile or fiberglass can’t hold them. You can fix that by gluing rubber shelf lining material to the ends with strong glue – two-part epoxy or contact cement.

How do I keep my curtain rod from falling down?

To reinforce your curtain rod brackets and secure your curtain rod, try these methods:

1. Use curtain rod anchors or longer screws.
2. Use a thicker or more durable curtain rod.
3. Install one or more center support brackets.

What are C rings for curtains?

C-rings allow one-way draw curtains to be used on longer rods requiring a center support bracket(s). These rings are a great choice for covering large windows or sliding glass doors.

How strong are tension rods?

They are standard in many homes today, holding up even the heaviest curtains, and many other items in people’s homes. But how much weight can a tension rod really hold? The simple, pretty standard answer is about 20 pounds.

What size curtains do I need?

A common rule for displaying curtains properly says the curtains finished width should be at least 2 times the width of your window (if not more – sheers can be 3 times the window width) to achieve a look of proper fullness.