Even installing such an interior detail as a curtain rod requires certain skills and craftsmanship. After all, it is necessary not to spoil the wall or the structure itself during installation. Therefore, the question arises of how to properly install the curtain rod.
Features of mounting structures
Before you purchase a curtain rod for curtains, you should consider the weight of the selected model. The more complex the cornice, the higher its mass, which means that the surface to which you will attach it should also be denser. Because of this, one has to sacrifice the aesthetic side and acquire lightweight structures.
If you still have the opportunity to install a massive structure, then pour epoxy resin (a little) into the hole for self-tapping screws and only then install the fasteners. Moreover, work can be continued only after the resin has hardened.
Installation of a curtain track will be faster if you have the right tools and materials:
- Punch.
- Stairs.
- A screw driver.
- Meta measure and pencil.
- Secrets and dowels.
- Level.
Before starting work, you should make sure that the cornice does not interfere with the opening of the window and the curtains do not come into contact with the window 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 markup for the brackets should be the same. Usually a plastic or wooden bracket is attached to one self-tapping screw, and a metal one - to three.
Make holes for the dowels and secure them. Then attach the bracket with self-tapping screws. Before installing the second, re-measure the gap between the holes, then put the rod.
Rings on the bar should be put on after you are convinced of the solidity of the design. Decorative elements can be installed on each end of the rod.
These were the main points that must be observed in order for the curtain rod installation to be successful.
Ceiling curtain rods
The installation of ceiling cornices for curtains has its own peculiarity, because their design is made in such a way that the fixtures themselves are not visible behind the curtain.
The design of the ceiling cornices itself consists of an empty rail with several lines. Most often, such a cornice is made of plastic, so consider the severity of the curtains so as not to break the product during operation.
By type of construction, such cornices are divided as follows:
- with one row;
- with two;
- with three;
- with fourrows.
According to the method of fastening:
- Through the holes in the cornice.
- On brackets with hangers.
Installing a curtain rod by itself should not cause you a lot of problems if you follow all the installation instructions.
Mounting the cornice to the ceiling
Installing plastic or metal curtain rods requires the following steps:
- Having an indicator of the length of the eaves, cut off the design. To do this, you will need a hacksaw.
- Assemble the curtain rod using the curved pieces and hook caps.
- Make a hole in the center of the eaves. In this case, start drilling with a thicker drill, and finish with a thinner one.
- Then make the same holes along the entire length of the product. Consider the weight of the curtains: the higher it is, the more often you need holes for fastening.
- Attach the structure to the ceiling so that it is parallel to the window.
- Mark the ceiling through the center hole.
- Drill a hole in this place and fix the cornice with one self-tapping screw for now.
- Align the design and dot the other holes. Only then drill further holes in the ceiling and fix the cornice.
- If initially you had wooden ceilings, then it is enough to attach the structure to self-tapping screws.
Also don't forget that if your cornice is quite wide, then it is better to make holes in two rows.
Features of fastening a flexible cornice
BIn the modern world, people often follow fashion trends, including in the design of their apartments. To enliven the interior, they choose specific options with window openings. For example, installing a flexible curtain rod that requires following a few 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 attach the slider and install the end caps.
If you have purchased a really high-quality flexible cornice, then it will bend well in any direction you need.
It is important to know if you are just on the verge of choosing the necessary design and only ahead is such a procedure as installing curtain rods: the prices for the designs themselves will vary, depending on the material and complexity of the model. You also need to consider the length you need. For example, in Moscow, the installation of a simple straight cornice for curtains will vary within 750 rubles per piece, without additional services. If the design is more complex, then the company will charge from 1500 rubles and more for the work.
After purchasing, if you follow all the instructions, an independent installation procedure will not be something fantastic for you.
