What should you pay attention to before purchasing curtain mounts?
Curtain fasteners are a very important component in the design.
It can completely change the impression of the canvas. Therefore, you should carefully consider your choice. The first thing you should pay attention to is the overall style. Do not forget about the type of frame and the density of the material. For example, if you decide to attach curtains to the ceiling, ribbons or hooks are best.
In the vast majority of cases, they are attached to a ceiling or wall frame.
Some types of reinforcement allow the material to remain flat, while others allow it to fall in waves. In some rooms, strict design is more important, in others certain freedoms are allowed.
An incorrectly selected frame can negate the entire attractiveness of the curtains and disrupt the stylistic unity of the interior.
You should think in advance about how you want the structure to look. Decide whether it will be heavier or lighter. Please note the following recommendations:
- select fastenings for curtains to the wall at the renovation stage;
- you need to respect the interior as a whole;
- if you have a frame installed, it must match the color scheme of the furniture or upholstery;
- for fastening you can use rings, braids, loops, clamps;
- for low ceilings, it is better to attach curtains to the ceiling, which will give the room a more spacious look;
- it is recommended to fasten heavy materials to more durable structures (for example, metal);
- It is recommended to decorate narrow windows with a semicircular frame.
The cornice fasteners are selected based on the design of the cornice itself, the density, texture and color of the fabric, as well as the characteristics of the curtain model.
The right approach
Before you go to the market or store for parts, it is worth understanding all the nuances, it is important to know that there are several types of fasteners that differ in characteristics. Sizes and color, of course, also need to be thought out, but in decorating rooms it is customary to distinguish between elements of a hidden nature and more voluminous compositions.
In some cases, it will be better and more effective to hide the fasteners and thereby create a great option for every room in the house. And sometimes it’s worth focusing on decorations that will delight guests and become the highlight of the room, harmoniously complementing the interior.
What types of curtains are there?
The wide variety of curtains makes it difficult to choose how to install them. To make the right decision, you need to navigate their types:
- Sliding: straight, coffee, with lambrequins, photo curtains, muslin.
- Lift - Roman, Italian, French, roller shutters.
- Stationery - pleated curtains, stained glass.
- Door - for decorating openings.
- Thread is a natural woven fiber called muslin. Used in kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms.
The choice is great and this contributes to the correct interior design of a house or apartment.
Methods of attaching curtains with photos
- At the cornice. Classic positioning of fabrics. There is a large selection of similar products on the modern market. They vary in shape, assembly, material and color. The structure can be attached to both the wall and the ceiling.
- Fastening systems without cornice. If the design does not have cornices, the curtains are attached directly to the windows, ceiling or wall. Iron or clear PVC hooks, stiff rope, electrical tape and even a dry branch can serve as accessories. There are no restrictions, it all depends on the designer’s imagination.
The photo shows a bedroom with an unusual window opening, the eyelets of which are attached directly to the wall.
Materials
Curtain hooks are made from different materials:
- Plastic is considered the cheapest. Hooks made from it will not be able to support curtains that are heavy, but they are good for holding airy curtains. The main advantage of such fittings will be the silent sliding and sliding of curtains. However, over time, wear of the plastic is observed, and this leads to deformation and loss of performance.
- Aluminum, brass, and steel are used to make metal products This fastening is considered the most reliable, however, they may not cope with multi-layer curtains. Compared to plastic hooks, they create noise during operation. It is necessary to choose high-quality material, otherwise it may be subject to corrosion.
The combination of plastic and metal is necessary for the product to have all the positive properties of both materials at once.
- Plastic, iron and metal-plastic versions of hooks are designed to hold light and medium-weight fabrics. If it is necessary to use very heavy multi-layer and voluminous curtains in the interior, only eyelets or hinges can hold them.
If for some reason you don’t like any of the options, you can make original curtain hooks from improvised materials.
- Paper clips. Try using this office supply to attach curtains. The incredible variety of paper clips makes it possible to create something unique. For example, you can fasten one to the other, bend it in an interesting way, or find an unusual color.
- Pins. Sewing accessories are also varied. Decorative pins are always on sale. Creative designers hang curtains on them. Try it too.
- Wire. The hook can be made from ordinary wire. To do this, it is bent figuratively, forming the holder itself, then decorated with beads, seed beads, flowers or other material or decorative elements.
There are many options for making decorative items for fastening curtains from what you have in the house. The main thing is the manifestation of imagination and willingness to experiment.
Attaching curtains to a string cornice with photo
Let me remind you that in a wire frame the load-bearing element is metal or elastic PVC wire. However, it is preferable to use a metal cable, since the PVC can stretch over time, causing the curtain to sag.
Indeed, attaching curtains to string curtain rods is not much different from the options for attaching curtains to tubular curtain rods.
In laced frames, the curtain can be attached to the rings using hooks and hangers of all types, eyelets, loops and lace. All these methods of attaching curtains are described above.
Perhaps the most significant difference is that the diameter of the string is much smaller than the diameter of the support pipe. Therefore, consider this point when choosing the size of rings, hooks, loops and rings. Don't choose them too big. It is desirable that all elements be commensurate with the diameter of the rope.
The photo shows examples of attaching curtains to a string frame.
Types of hooks
Selecting exquisite fittings for a living space is not easy. Expensive and exclusive curtains can ruin the design if the wrong fasteners were purchased. In order to choose and purchase the ideal options, you need to understand what other hooks there are for curtains and curtains.
- Products made of plastic and metal. Plastic curtain hooks are inexpensive and high-quality options. But they are not suitable for bulky and heavy fabrics, as well as for the curtain look. Their advantage is their silent movement along the cornice during the process of closing the curtain. Metal can be represented by aluminum and brass. If you purchase a product that is not of very high quality, there is a possibility that dark spots and traces of rust will form on the fabric.
Such accessories will perfectly cope with heavy fabric and multi-layered types.
- Hooks for light tulle. In most cases, this is colorless plastic, which is not noticeable under transparent tulle. A special feature of the product is that it can withstand extremely light and airy materials, since thin plastic is used.
Most elements made from such material are hidden because they are not particularly attractive.
- Products containing clamps or clips. The most common combination is plastic and iron base. The clamping structure is represented by two planes. They secure the curtain, but are not designed to hold heavy weight.
There is a huge selection of clamps on the market, for example, all-steel, serrated, crab (crocodile) clamps.
- Metal-based curtain rod hooks are more expensive, but can last for many years. The products are not capable of being damaged during active work, and also securely fix the fabric.
The strength of such a product is significantly higher than that of plastic ones, but the actual service life is determined by the specific material.
Attaching curtains to curtain rods with guide profiles + photo
In these frames, fasteners are attached to the frame profiles for hanging the curtain. In most cases these are hooks and pendants.
To attach curtains to hooks, you can
- Sew loops or eyelets from the rope to the top of the curtain. The diameter of the rings and rings should be slightly larger than the thickness of the hanging hook so that the curtains are more securely attached to the hangers.
- Sew mounting tape that includes installation loops, and attach curtain rod hooks to these loops.
Important addition
The main task performed by crocheted curtain holders can be safely called the trouble-free movement of curtains along a stationary structure.
Regulating the amount of light throughout the day is very important; sometimes you want to get rid of the annoying rays of the sun, and on cloudy days add more natural light.
The price of the devices is not too high, but if you look hard enough, you can find some pretty spectacular designs that will become additional interior decorations.
Types of fastening without cornice
There are special options that do not require installation of a frame:
- novel;
- roll;
- attachment point;
- with fabric fastener.
Roman curtains
Roman blinds are usually mounted on a special frame, which consists of an aluminum profile, a lifting mechanism and a control unit.
If for one reason or another you can’t buy a special frame, don’t worry. The shutter can be fastened with Velcro, which is sold at sewing supply and headphone stores. One part of the Velcro is glued to the regular frame, the other to the curtain.
But it is more practical to use a special frame.
Curtains are the ideal assistant for creating coziness and comfort in your home!
Roller blinds
A roller blind is a fabric wound around a rod.
Methods for attaching curtains:
- open type (outside the opening);
- closed type (inside the opening).
Roller shutters with a closed type of fastening are best installed on large windows and doors. If the opening is not large or there are no window sills, then curtains are installed above the opening.
Fastening roller blinds depends on their system:
- the use of metal or plastic brackets in the opening;
- free hanging;
- on spring brackets without fastening to frames;
- on double-sided tape;
- self-tapping screws for the frame.
Roller blinds are very easy to install. Anyone can do this!
Before securing it with tape, it is heated with a hairdryer, then the protective film is removed and glued to the surface. Further installation is carried out according to the usual scheme.
The classic version of assembling roller blinds:
- installation of brackets with dowels;
- installation of curtains in brackets on the control side;
- installation of chains with which curtains are checked;
- mounting bracket cover.
Curtains are attached to the opening sash using hanging brackets that are installed on top of the sash.
Point mount
The name itself reveals the essence of fashion. The curtain is attached above the window in several places. These can be hooks on which rings or eyelets are put on.
Therefore, when decorating a window with a curtain, you can create an unusual and original design - add romance.
The disadvantage of such a console is that it is static. The tent cannot be moved. A solution may be to use a tie or magnetic clip to hold the fabric in position so that part of the window remains slightly open.
Textile clasp
Usually fastened with Velcro. When there is no opportunity or desire to install a frame, this option can be a good solution.
Not long ago, self-adhesive Velcro was used as a fastener for fabric curtains.
The most important thing is that the curtain can be hung with Velcro both inside the frame (for example, coffee curtains) and on the wall. Great! And it's easy to shoot.
As you can see, there are many different ways to hang curtains. Among them there are both very original ones and those that add special elegance, comfort or romance to the interior. Choose yours!
The main thing to remember is that the method of placing curtains should correspond to the interior of the room.
We attach blinds to plastic windows
There are several ways to connect curtains:
- outside the window;
- inside the opening;
- on the doors.
Depending on the method, the required length of the curtains is selected.
In the first option, 10 cm of width and height must be added to the size of the opening. Be sure to check if the window can be opened with the shutters up.
The photo shows how to attach curtains to the ceiling
In the second option, you need minus 4 cm from the size of the opening in width and 2 cm from the height.
In the third option: the width of the glass plus three centimeters. In this case, the curtains should not interfere with the rotation of the window handle.
The shutters are attached with dowels and screws. They can be attached to the ceiling.
First, drill into the wall and insert a dowel. Then screw the holder with self-tapping screws. Using a spirit level on the opposite side, install the stand in the same way.
To install curtains wider than half a meter from the ceiling, you need to use three mounting brackets.
Loops
Allows you to hang curtains directly on the curtain. Sometimes there are various options with several rows of loops. In this case, we will be able to adjust the height of the curtains.
Combined. The most common option is a combination of Velcro and loops.
Options for places to attach curtains
- Ceiling. One of the most common mounting positions. Ideal for rooms with low ceilings.
- Wall. A classic place to hang curtains. Almost any fastener can be installed on it. This format is mainly used for heavy canvases and fabrics.
- Hammer. Most often, roller, Roman and bamboo models are installed, as well as fabric and metal curtains.
- Frame. As in the previous version, it provides for the placement of miniature curtains that are convenient to fold.
The photo shows hourglass curtains attached to the window sash.
Magnetic holder
For people who don’t like to bother and prefer practical options, magnetic holders are suitable.
These models perfectly complement the interior of any room and look aesthetically pleasing and elegant. The clamp consists of connecting two magnetic clips connected to each other by tape.
Window design options
- The use of lace in an arched window opening looks unusual. It looks elegant and tasteful, non-trivial.
- If you use light translucent curtains in a room on the north side, where the sun does not shine brightly, the material will diffuse the available light and visually distribute it. This will give the interior an atmosphere of mystery and lightness.
If you need to decorate a tall or standard window, it is customary to use floor-length curtains.
- In a children's room, curtains and tulle with drawstrings will be very useful, as they provide great convenience. Hooks tend to break, pop out and become deformed, but here everything will remain intact for a long time.
- Stylistically, the drawstring is suitable for kitchen curtains, especially it has country notes. With the right choice of color and material, it can be very vibrant, elegant and fresh.
When decorating small windows and windows of non-standard shape, curtains up to the window sill are often used.
In any case, this option may only fail when trying to recreate strict English classics. After all, cut and drapery are about lightness, comfort and coziness, and not impeccably clear lines.
We take proper care
As a rule, curtain and tape materials have different textures with their own properties and characteristics. With the same wash, they can react differently to it, where each material will shrink differently. To avoid this, wash the braid in the washing machine before stitching, dry it, and only then start manipulating it.
An important point will be the correct operation of the product. When forming folds, pull the threads on both sides at the same time, not just one.
Consider the material from which the tape is made. It may have its own temperature setting for the iron, and the use of the washing machine only in a gentle mode, which imposes its own characteristics when washing occurs together as a single, finished product.
How to hang tulle correctly
Tulle is used both in combination with curtains and independently. Visually enlarges the window, making the room more spacious. It is good to use in a recreation area.
How to hang tulle without making a mistake in size? The width should be 2-3 times the width of the window. If there is a ribbon (braid) above it, then you need to pull 2 threads hanging along the edges of the braid, gathering the tulle to the desired width. When assembled, it is allowed to exceed the width of the window by no more than 30 cm. The hooks are inserted at the same distance from each other into the pockets along the bar.
When fastening loops or eyelets, the folds are distributed manually at an equal distance from each other. The hooks are inserted into grommets or grommets. If the tulle is hanging together with the curtain, you will need to use a double curtain rod so that you can open and close them separately.
Tape size
If we need to hide the tape from view, or we have a fairly narrow cornice, then the choice should be a narrow braid. If our ribbon should emphasize the idea of the designer or housewife, and the number of fastenings to the curtain is limited, we should choose a wide option.
The curtain can be made of dense and heavy material. To avoid possible sagging over time, it is similarly better to choose a wide option.
Features of thread curtains
To give the room an exotic and original look, you can hang curtains on the window or door. They do not need additional finishing; they can be used to separate part of the room. You can install in several ways:
- simply by hanging it on a crossbar where it can move easily;
- we sew the braid to the top, collecting the threads into a thicker muslin, securing it to the cornice with rings and hooks;
- sew the braid with fan-shaped hooks, which will create the effect of straight folds;
- secure the threads with adhesive tape.
Strands can be woven into braids, separated with hooks consisting of two parts, etc.
Proper installation with appropriate fastening and design of curtains will be an excellent way to decorate your home, make it more cozy, attractive and comfortable for human life.
