Curtain hanging systems the first step to beautiful curtains !
Curtain hanging systems, Rods, poles, tracks, rails and top boards"Don't ignore this step or it will be curtains for you" :-)
So what kind of curtain hanging system
do you need ? Going to see it ? then you need a curtain rod or pole. You firstly need to think about your room theme. Is it modern, traditional or crazy !.
NOT going to see it? then you need a metal or plastic curtain track or rail to do the job. All you need to think about is do you want it corded or not. Also does it need to bend to fit a bay window.
Oh and nearly forgot will it hold the weight of your curtains ?
Click on the link here to go and look at tons of different. curtain rods and poles.   Metal rods, wood rods, decorative rods, painted rods, kids rods. If you see something you like make a quick note to remind you later.
ORClick on the link here to go and look at tons of different curtain tracks and rails. Corded tracks, uncorded tracks, metal tracks, plastic tracks. Again if you see something you like make a quick note for later.
I'll wait here till you come back.
Right you ready then...Good lets get started. You still not sure which rod, pole or track is right for you ?
Then take a look below for a bit more info on each one. Wood curtain Rods
It used to be that wood rods and poles were basic and fairly traditional. Not any more the choice is amazing from standard wood finishes. Then onto special painted finishes. Also the finials (fancy bits on each end) come in every variety imaginable (plus a few you would not believe with out seeing them). Metal curtain Rods
Metal curtain rods are a very contemporary and stylish curtain hanging system. They are made for eyelet/grommet curtains. The range of colors and finishes amazes even me sometimes. Chrome, nickel, gold, brass, pewter, wrought iron, the list seems endless. The finishes mirror, brushed satin, burnished and painted. Wrought iron curtain rods
Wrought iron curtain rods come in 2 varieties. 1. The imitation black painted kind. 2. The hand made genuine iron rods and poles. Obviously a more pricey product. These rods look fantastic in the right setting. Generally in an older Gothic type setting. Double curtain Rods
Double curtain rods have longer brackets that hold 2 rods one in front of the other. This usually to allow for sheer curtains to the back and fabric curtains to the front. You can also use these to create a "Panel system" on your window. Bay window curtain rods
a whole section on their own.This area is a minefield check it out
Have a curved or angled bay window ? Curved curtain rods or poles as they are sometimes called can be a real pain. You just cannot buy them anywhere. Get this kind of curtain hanging system right and it will look stunning. You can buy a bay window rod kit and have a go yourself or get a custom made bay window rod made specially for you window. There are 3 choices: Swing arm curtain rods
Swing arm curtain rods are great over dormer windows or where there is no room to stack your curtains off the window. They can be very successful over a doorway as well. Plastic curtain tracks & rails
Plastic curtain rails and tracks the budget choice. You can hang all but the heaviest curtains on these. Some you can bend fairly easy into bay windows. You also get a choice of corded or uncorded tracks. Metal curtain tracks
Metal curtain tracks and rails for the longer lasting high performance. You can hang very heavy curtains on these (short of stage curtains). Again you have the option of corded on some metal tracks. There are a few metal tracks that the DIY'er can fit in a bay themselves. Magnetic curtain rods
Magnetic curtain rods, the easy answer to fitting curtains on a metal door or window frame. No drilling or fixing required. Panel curtain Tracks
Panel curtain tracks very contemporary very modern. These hold multiple flat curtain panels that slide to cover the window. Then slide open and stack on top of the other at the window edge. They are the curtain hanging system for the 21st century. When done in the right fabric they look like they have come straight of a "Bond set".
Have a very wide window, need a long curtain rod ?
Long curtain rods over 12 foot in length are not that common, but you can get them. There are 2 kinds that I reccomend 1. is the Silent Gliss metropole and 2. Any other rod or pole with passing brackets. Click on headline above to checkout the details. Top boards for valances, pelmets and cornicesFinally top boards are basically shelves for hanging your curtains and top treatments. They can be painted or covered in fabric. Also you can fit them over most shaped windows. They are my curtain hanging system of choice in most bay windows.
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