Installation of curtain rod for curtains depending on its variety

Even the installation of such a detail of the interior, as the curtain rod for curtains, requires certain skills and skill. After all, do not damage the wall or the structure itself during installation. Therefore, the question arises as to how correctly the installation of the curtain rod is carried out.

Features of installation of structures

Before you buy a curtain rod for curtains, you should take into account the weight of the selected model. The more complex the cornice, the higher its mass, and therefore, the surface to which you will attach it should be denser. Because of this, one has to sacrifice the aesthetic side and acquire non-heavy constructions.

If you still have the opportunity to install a massive structure, then in the hole for self-tapping fill the epoxy resin (a little) and only then install the fasteners. And you can continue working only after the resin hardens.

Installation curtain rod will be faster if you have the necessary tools and materials:

• Punch.
• Stairs.
• The device for screwing screws.
• Roulette and pencil.
• Self-tapping screws and dowels.
• Level.

Before you start, you need to make sure that the cornice does not interfere with opening the window and the curtains do not touch the sills. Do not forget to take into account the size of the heating battery, if it is located under the windowsill.

The distance from the window to the marking for the brackets should be the same. Usually a plastic or wooden bracket is attached to one screw, and a metal bracket to three.

Make holes for the dowels and secure them. Then attach the bracket with self-tapping screws. Before installing the second measure repeatedly the gap between the holes, then put the bar.

Rings on the bar should be worn after you are convinced of the solidity of the construction. At each end of the bar, you can install decorative elements.

These were the main points that must be met in order to install the curtain rod for the curtains was successful.

Ceiling cornices for curtains

Installation of ceiling curtain rails has its own peculiarity, because their design is made in such a way that behind the curtain the devices themselves are not visible.

The very design of the ceiling cornices consists of an empty bus with several lines. Most often, such a cornice is made of plastic, so take into account the gravity of the curtains, so as not to break the product during operation.

According to the type of structures such cornices are divided as follows:

• With one row;
• with two;
• With three;
• With four rows.

By the method of fastening:

• Through the holes in the cornice.
• On brackets with suspensions.

By itself, installing the curtain rod should not cause you a lot of problems if you follow all the installation instructions.

Mounting the cornice to the ceiling

Installation of ceiling cornices for curtains made of plastic or metal requires the following:

1. With a measure of the length of the eaves, cut off the design. For this you need a hacksaw for metal.
2. Assemble the cornice with the curved elements and hooks.
3. Make a hole in the center of the eaves. At the same time start drilling with a thicker bit, and finish with a thinner one.
4. Then make the same holes along the entire length of the product. Consider the gravity of the curtains: the higher it is, the more often holes for fastening are needed.
5. Attach the structure to the ceiling so that it is parallel to the window.
6. Through the central hole make a mark on the ceiling.
7. Drill a hole in this place and fasten the cornice on one self-tapping screw.
8. Align the design and place the dots in the other holes. Only then drill the next hole in the ceiling and fasten the cornice.
9. If you originally had wooden ceilings, then attach the structure to the self-tapping screws.

Also do not forget that if your cornice is quite wide, then it is better to make a hole in two rows.

Features of fixing the flexible ledge

In the modern world, people often follow fashion trends, including in the design of their apartments. To revive the interior, they choose specific options with window apertures. For example, the installation of a flexible curtain rod, which requires several rules.

In general, the fastening of such a cornice is not particularly different from the usual one. It can also be placed on the ceiling and on the wall. It is only necessary to drill a few holes, according to the location of the fasteners, in increments of thirty to fifty centimeters.

After attaching the console, you secure the slider and install the plugs.

If you have acquired a really high-quality flexible cornice, then it will bend well into any desired side for you.

It is important to know if you are just standing on the verge of choosing the necessary structure and only ahead of such a procedure as installing curtain rails: the prices for the designs themselves will vary, depending on the material and the complexity of the model. And also take into account the length you need. For example, in Moscow the installation of a simple direct cornice for curtains will vary within 750 rubles apiece, without additional services. If the design is more complicated, then the company will charge for work from 1500 rubles and above.

After the purchase, if you follow all the instructions, the self-assembly procedure will not be something fantastic for you.