The window opening is an important part of the interior. Various design techniques are used to decorate it. However, the most common type of window decoration remains textiles and structures used to fasten the canvas. The choice and installation of curtain rods causes difficulties for many ordinary people. Before purchasing a suitable device, you should solve a number of problems, for example, take into account the correspondence of the appearance of the product to the style of the room, the ability of walls, finishing materials, and the item itself to withstand certain loads.
Wall cornice
First of all, we will talk about the wall cornice. Well, how to hang a cornice on the wall? To begin with, it is important to determine the distance from the installed device to the ceiling.
Curtains look most advantageous when there is approximately a third of the total distance between the window opening and the ceiling to the ceiling, and two thirds to the window opening. It should be borne in mind that the minimum gap from the window opening should be 5 cm.
What is important to consider when buying a baguette
Before you figure out how to install a curtain rod on a wall, we’ll tell you what to look for when purchasing a product. There are different designs on the market:
- pipe;
- frame;
- strings;
- rack and pinion
Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. They definitely need to be taken into account. But the installation is greatly influenced only by the type of brackets that come with the products. Depending on the material, there are several options:
- Plastic. The cheapest, but the most fragile. They are great for tulles and light curtains. When hanging a heavy canvas, the fastening sags and eventually breaks.
- Wooden. They help bring vivid design solutions to life. Their strength directly depends on the quality of workmanship. Therefore, components must be carefully inspected to ensure there are no knots, chips or cracks.
- Metal. The most reliable and durable curtain rods. If your budget allows, preference should be given to them.
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Each option has its own design features. Many of them only affect appearance. But the type of mounting plate determines the reliability of fastening to the wall:
- Three-point. Makes it possible to firmly secure the structure and avoid turning the rod holder. This is ideal for installation in concrete and wood. If the holes are located close to each other, installation in porous materials becomes more difficult: aerated concrete, hollow brick and others. A fragment of the weakened surface may crumble or break off.
- Single point. The only hole for the dowel is in the middle of the installation “cup”. In this case, under the weight of heavy curtains, the bracket may tilt down slightly. But this makes it possible to firmly screw it to a surface made of hollow materials. It is enough to choose a dowel of the desired type and length.
If you have to attach a three-point “cup” to a hollow base, drive the load-bearing dowel only into the upper hole. We screw small self-tapping screws into the other two to avoid turning the bracket.
Required markup
Having placed the cornice level, it is necessary to place marks at the points where the brackets will be installed, that is, at a certain distance from the window opening and ceiling and at a 15-centimeter distance from the edge of the profile.
Now you need to remove the cornice, remove the bracket, install it in a certain place, and then mark the holes for the fastenings. It is important to emphasize that it is necessary to make all available marks.
Description
Curtains are curtains made of thin and soft fabric. Used to close a window or doorway. In almost all models, the canvas reaches the floor, but there are short curtains. Hang separately or combine models.
Curtains and cornices should be in harmony with each other and match the overall style of the room
Kinds:
- Classic curtain shape. They are called scissor curtains. Go down to the floor with the same length on both sides.
- Narrow, long scarf curtains.
- Thiers, curtains covering several parts of the window.
- Swags are curtains with a complex shape. Decorative variety with two hanging edges.
- A canopy is a decorative, elegant element.
To curtain windows and doors, the first option is often used - classic scissors, and the rest are used as decorative decorations for the interior.
Classic curtains are most often used to decorate door and window openings
The main function is to decorate the room, but there are also significant purposes.
Functions:
- decorative purpose;
- give comfort and tranquility;
- easily allow air to pass through;
- protect from the sun and cold air;
- prevent interior elements from fading;
- protect the room from prying eyes.
Combining destination functions, they become an integral part of the room. They are able to preserve the unique features of a separate room and add the finishing touch to the interior.
Curtains are a great way to give your interior a new lease of life.
Mounting holes
Holes should be drilled according to the marks, the diameter of which will depend on the dimensions of the dowel. After the hole has been made, a dowel must be inserted into it.
It is important that the dowel goes in completely. However, if you can’t “drive” the dowel a few millimeters, the extra piece can be cut off with a knife.
Necessary tools for work
The curtain element in question comes with certain fittings for its installation. But fastening the cornice should be done with a number of additional tools:
- hammer drill,
- screws and dowels,
- level,
- hammer,
- roulette,
- pencil.
An expensive hammer drill can be rented; it is not necessary to spend financial resources on purchasing it for the sake of one shed.
Here you can see a standard set of equipment and accessories for installation. It should be supplemented with bolts, screws, a hammer and a level
Tire cornice
Now we will talk about how to hang a ceiling cornice. By and large, it is possible to install wall fixtures with round holders on the ceiling due to their versatility.
In this case, the installation procedure is actually the same: you need to mark, make holes, install the holders, and then insert the guides into them. However, there are plastic curtain rods, also called tire rods, which are designed slightly differently.
How to install a curtain on a suspended ceiling
It will not be possible to hang the curtain directly on the tension fabric - it is not able to withstand the load. Before installing the covering, it is necessary to pre-install the embedded bars for the cornice or provide a niche. Let's consider both options.
Mortgages
A prerequisite is that the lower parts of the bars must be in the plane of the PVC coating. If they are higher, you risk damaging the suspended ceiling during installation of the cornice.
Ceiling cornices are attached to the bars using self-tapping screws. Use long fasteners, but note that their size should not exceed the height of the bar. The diagram shows an example of the design.
Mortgages for cornices in suspended ceilings
Installation procedure
After the holes have been made, you need to take the cornice, center it on the window, level it and make marks. Next, you need to mark on the ceiling with any writing object the points where the holes will be drilled.
If several people take part in the process, the work will be somewhat easier - while some are holding, the other is marking. If there is no one to help, you can perform this procedure alone.
To do this you will need double-sided tape. You need to cut three or four 5cm pieces and attach them to the back of the tire facing the ceiling. Two at the edges and in the middle - this is enough for a 4-5 m plank.
Now you need to remove the protective covering and secure the cornice according to the marks made. Double-sided tape holds the device quite securely, which means you can continue without fear. If necessary, it is worth adjusting the position by tearing off the adhesive tape.
Types of devices
Modern wooden cornices are made only from high-strength materials. They do not require special care. Divided according to the following criteria:
- appearance;
- number of rows;
- type of fastening;
- wood.
They are made from pine, beech and cherry, walnut and oak, alder and mahogany, coniferous and other high-quality wood species. That is why you can use them for quite a long time. Solid wood is strong, but quite heavy. Additional support will be required.
The oak cornice is very durable, can withstand any load, and emphasizes the solidity of the apartment’s furnishings. These interior items, made of yew or mahogany, look elegant and highlight the taste of their owner.
The originality of the cherry design will be emphasized by both its color and quality. For simple classic options, pine or alder are suitable. The home will always be filled with forest freshness.
It is advisable to purchase cornices from soft rock. It can even be repainted in the desired shade to create a flawless interior.
Installation methods can be either wall or ceiling. This is due to the weight of the device. Wall-mounted is more convenient than ceiling-mounted, although it looks great only in rooms with high ceilings.
Wood carvings for curtains freely hide designs consisting of 2 and 3 rows. The round device provides a separate row for curtains. The most popular is the double-row cornice.
The final stage
After the marks have been made, you need to remove the tire, drill holes and install plastic dowels. Now all that remains is to put the cornice in place, connect the holes and screw in the screws.
If double-sided tape was used during the work, this would allow you to hold the bar, but if not, you should mount the mount first at the ends, and only then in the middle. After this you can hang the curtains.
Even before purchasing...
Previously, when the curtains, walls, and ceilings in all the houses were approximately the same, there was simply no point in thinking about such a trifle as installing a curtain even before the renovation began: hanging it after the fact was not a problem. Now it’s better to think through some points in advance so that you don’t have to change the already purchased curtain.
- Mounting type
Decide which mount is better in your case: ceiling or wall? And when making a decision, it is better to be guided not only by aesthetic considerations. The fact is that in some cases wall mounting is not preferable or even impossible. As is the case with thin or loose walls, for example. In such a wall, it will be extremely difficult for the brackets to hold on under the weight of the curtains, and there is a high risk that at one moment the entire structure will collapse, leaving a couple of noticeable holes in the wall.
Photos of cornices
Safety precautions
Even such installation work requires compliance with some safety precautions. Hazardous activities relate to working at height. The cause of injury when operating on a stepladder or ladder can be: insufficient lighting, burrs, sharp edges, roughness of the surfaces of tools, mechanisms and workpieces. Ladders/stepladders must be equipped with a device that prevents them from moving, folding or tipping over during operation. To work at height, all necessary tools should be placed in a box. When attaching the curtain rod, only one person should be on the stepladder. It is prohibited to add additional drawers or other elements to the stairs to increase the height.
The picture shows the presence of a limiter for the stepladder, the same one that prevents folding and tipping over when performing work. It must be firmly fixed to the surface
Wear safety glasses when working with a hammer or similar device. Before starting work with a hammer drill or electric drill, you should check for any external defects. During operations, you must firmly hold the equipment strictly horizontally relative to the floor.
The photo shows how to correctly position the hammer drill relative to the wall and other objects. You can also see that you need to hold it firmly with both hands.
