Whats the longest curtain rod you can get?
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Whats the longest curtain rod you can get?
Most curtain rods are available in sizes of 4 to 12 feet long, while other curtain rods come in sizes up to 15 feet long. However, the best way to buy extra long curtain rods is to purchase two or more rods and join them together with a connector screw or internal rod splice. Add support brackets where the rods join.
How long should a window curtain rod be?
Use the largest of the three as your window’s width. If you don’t have much space to either side of your window, look for a curtain rod that is the same width as your window. However, if space permits, we recommend that your curtain rod extend five inches past your window on either side.
How far should rod extend past window?
As a general rule, drapes will be open during the day, so make sure the curtain rod extends at least four inches on each side of the window’s inside frame. To create the illusion of a wider window, extend the rod up to 10 inches beyond the window’s frame.
Can you join two curtain rods together?
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.
Can you put two tension rods together?
The In-Tension Rod Joiner allows you to combine multipe In-Tension rods for wider windows. One-year warranty. Use one Joiner and two 30″ – 52″ In-Tension Rods to achieve a width of 90″ – 104″. Use one Joiner and two 52″ – 90″ In-Tension Rods to achieve a width of 104″ – 180″.
How long should curtain rod be for 72 inch window?
A rod that is 48 to 84 inches in length will adequately fit a window up to 72 inches wide. This size is the most common window you will find in many homes.
How far from the ceiling should a curtain rod be hung?
If you have the space between the top of your window frame and the ceiling or crown molding, though, you should hang the rod over the window. I like to go 3 to 5 inches down from the ceiling. Doing this visually extends the length of your wall, making your ceiling look higher.
Can you add a second rod to a curtain rod?
However, many homeowners and renters have a single curtain rod, and do not know how to switch them to decorative double rods. Converting the window treatment is a simple process and requires only a conversion kit and about a half an hour.
How do you connect two curtain rails?
It’s really simple to do but does require the track to be ceiling mounted only (top fixed), simply install one track in front of the other in the centre. This will allow the curtains to overlap each other, providing additional privacy for bedrooms or living rooms.
