How to hang a cornice correctly? Such a question never arises from a specialist, but sometimes you want to do the work yourself. The procedure itself is actually simple, but you should not rush. You will have to prepare the tool, take measurements, and only after that everything will be ready.
There is no need to invite a master. Curtains are fixed in different ways, and everywhere there is a principle. To avoid problems during operation, you will have to follow the instructions.
Performing calculations
How to hang curtain rods correctly? The first step is to markup. This is not only the position from the window, but also the height. Depending on the number of windows in the room, you will have to measure the width of the wall, then add two indicators - 40 cm or 20 cm. There are recommendations that apply to any cornice:
- It doesn't matter which cornice is mounted, but its length must be at least 20 cm longer than the window and a maximum of half a meter.
- There must be at least 6 cm from the structure itself to the window, otherwise it will be difficult to open the transom.
- Most often, a battery is fixed under the window, the distance from the wall to the curtain is more than 8 cm.
- How to hang a curtain rod on the wall? The distance may vary. Specialists and designers believe that the higher the cornice, the more beautiful the window will look.
How to hang a curtain rod on the wall? In addition to giving decor to the entire room, curtains should perform their direct protective function. When taking measurements, this will have to be remembered. After completing the basting process, you can proceed with the installation.
Many people don't even think that it takes so many measurements to make the window look perfect. This is the wrong decision. Because when fixing in a hurry, it will turn out ugly, and in the end you will have to remove the cornice.
Tools
What you need to prepare from the tools:
- Construction roulette.
- Puncher to create holes.
- Stairs, or rather stepladder.
- Pencil.
- Fasteners and dowels.
- Screwdriver and screwdriver.
- Hydro level.
This set will be enough. The process is simple, so it is not always necessary to call the wizard. Having chosen an accessible and understandable instruction, you can start mounting.
Recommendations
Before you properly hang the cornice, you should listen to the recommendations of the masters. The procedure is simple:
- Taking a tool - a simple pencil, ruler, square, construction tape, you can start. Realizingwhere there is a center of the window, the same distance is laid on both sides. It is at these points that the bracket is mounted. Do not forget about the additional measured distance on each side. This will allow, if necessary, to open the entire structure. Using a square and a building level in the process, we will protect ourselves from making uneven lines.
- Having made the first mark, you need to measure the distance from the ceiling, if it is a wall cornice. The intersection of the two points will become the bracket mount. It is easy to understand how to hang a cornice correctly. The main thing is to measure correctly.
- There is one peculiarity: not every house is flawlessly even, so the ceiling is taken as the basis, not the horizon. If he has a slope, then the curtain is fixed with this in mind. When this parameter is not taken into account, it will seem that the curtains weigh crookedly.
This is the first step. If you skip or break something, in the end the whole structure will be crooked.
How to fix?
Every home has different walls, and sometimes it's hard to create a secure wall. This is taken into account at the planning level:
- Before you properly hang the cornice, you should stock up on fasteners. When the wall is unreliable, you will have to use a longer dowel. A hole of 14 mm is drilled. The calculation is made taking into account the screwing of smaller dowels into the holes. This is done with a hammer.
- Accessing anchors is a simple method. Even a beginner has no problems with installation. Creating holes is not always easy, but this method allows a decent error. Anchors allow you to holdany gravity eaves.
- Curtain with a cornice is fixed on the wall and on the ceiling. To do this, holes are made at measured points. Hammer plastic dowels. After that, the main commit is performed.
- If a simple bolt is screwed in, it secures the cornice. After fixing on the wall, a full puff occurs. This method is the easiest and most commonly used.
Each stage of fixation has its own characteristics. You should not skip anything, otherwise you will not be able to create a strong structure that can securely hold the curtains. Today, a variety of materials are used for sewing curtains. You need to take this into account when creating and acquiring a cornice.
Which would work?
Before you hang curtains on a ceiling or wall cornice, you need to make the right choice of the design itself. Pay attention to many points and even fasteners. There are:
- Round designs. This is the most common option today. It has a texture of wood, metal, plastic. Various sizes - from one and a half meters to 4, 5. Can be fixed on a wall or ceiling (depending on the existing design). For fastening there are good components. With them, it is easy to create a reliable design.
- Telescopic. According to external indicators, they are equated to round ones, but at the same time they have different diameters. For mounting, you need to use special brackets, which are sold separately in stores.
- Classic. As usual, such models enjoy greatin demand for many years. For the manufacture of plastic or metal is used. To fix the fittings, there are additional grooves. But fasteners must be from this particular model in the kit, otherwise nothing will fit.
The assortment is large - it is worth making a choice depending on which curtains are purchased. Because there are heavy ones, and they will have to be fixed well. If it is a simple tulle, then there is no need to use special fasteners.
What is commonly used?
It is believed that the most common model for fixing curtains is plastic ceiling cornices. Their service life is long. Cornices have a different color, but most often get white. They are attached to the ceiling and are not very noticeable. The design does not change - this design does not have much effect on the appearance.
Installing a ceiling cornice with your own hands
How to hang a ceiling cornice for curtains of this type? The fastening process will not be difficult, just take the screws in size and screw them around the perimeter of the entire eaves. But this is provided that the surface can withstand any load well. Otherwise, dowels are used. When the curtain is in place, it is worth hooking the curtains themselves.
How to hang hooks on the ledge? Such plastic models may have two main tracks or three. Under tulle, curtains, lambrequin. Each end has special plugs. Before you install them, hooks are taken and evenly distributed on the floor on the curtains. When thisthe process is over, you need to fix it in each track - they fit well, because they have the shape of a hat with a clasp.
After that, the plugs are installed. It is impossible without them, otherwise the hooks will fly out when moving. This is the simplest design that anyone can mount. When attaching this cornice, it is worth retreating a small distance from the wall so that the curtain does not adhere to the opening. And the rest of the markup is made by the same method.
Some bugs
To make it clear how to hang the cornice correctly, the photos are given above. But every person (even a specialist) can make mistakes. This is due to the illiterate calculation of the distance and measurements. There are two main mistakes that occur most often:
- Curtain rod purchased too long. In such a situation, you can cut it off. But if there is a decorating element, then it will not be. He will lose his appeal, but this is the only way out. By the way, if this is a plastic construction, then it is easiest to fit it to the window.
- Wrong size (too short). There are standard sizes, but they do not fit every window. In such a situation, joining elements will come to the rescue. It turns out that the cornice is assembled from several parts. The movement of the hooks occurs without difficulty. This is not suitable for all curtain rods.
When an incorrect calculation of the distance occurs, you will have to remove the holes made. Don't leave them…easier to putty by any means. Some are filled with cement compounds or sealant. Eaves with legs began to be in great demand in the market. The installation process is simple. The main structure is fixed on the stands. To do this, the assembly has special fasteners. After that, the curtain itself is simply fixed on a round base. It has round holes with a unique finish for this purpose.
Summing up
So, now we know how to properly install the eaves indoors. Before you go to the store for the cornice, you should know the elementary rules of choice:
- Type of curtains and planned length. If they are heavy, then you definitely cannot mount them on a string. Conversely, delicate tulle will not look good on a forged design.
- Mounting principle.
- Type of ceiling.
You need to immediately pay attention to the objects nearby. The cornice must not interfere. Curtains should open and close freely.
