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"So what kind of curtain hanging systems 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 your curtain hanging systems hold the weight of your curtains.

Watch how to fit these curtain hanging systems here, video time 5 mins. If you want traverse rods then take a look at these here.

how do you fit traverse curtain rods correctly ? The easy guide to fitting your traverse curtain rod. At first they can seem so complicated and fiddly to sort out. This video above will show you step be step how fit a curtain traverse rod with no trauma. You can also follow the photos and written instructions if you prefer. These are flexible curtain rods in the sense that they expand to fit wider windows. So you won't have to cut the curtain rod to size. Also they have the benefit of cord controls to open and close your traverse curtains rods. You still not sure which curtain hanging system is right for you ? Then take a look below for a bit more info on each one.	Which kind of wood curtain Rods will work ? 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).
Which curtains work best with 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.	When would you fit 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.
What can you do with 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.	Why use 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.
What's so good about plastic curtain tracks and 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.	Find out why I don't recommend bay window curtain rods and poles A whole section on their own bay window curtain poles.This area is a minefield check it out. For some reason there appears to be a far more curtain hardware from the U.K. for bay windows than from the U.S. I don't know why that is, if anyone knows then please let me know.
Which windows are right for cafe curtain rods ? So your looking for a cafe curtain rods but don't know exactly what kind you need. Well let me give you soom ideas that will help you make up your mind. Most of these cafe rods are expandable. One half slides in side the other half so you can pull it out to the right width for your window. They hang from the window on little brackets which fit to the frame.	Need a curved curtain rod for your bay window treatment ? What are the right curved curtain rods for your bay window treatment ? That all depends on the kind of bay window treatment ideas you have in mind. So I have put few window treatment ideas with pictures below. They all require bendable curtain rods that will fit the curves or bends of your bay window shapes. Check out the curved curtain rods page.
Why I love 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 track blinds Panel track blindsare a very contemporary and are very modern window treatments. These kinds of curtain hanging systems 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".	do you 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.
What exactly are "top boards" for valances, pelmets and cornices ? Finally 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 systems of choice in most bay windows.	Got a problem window ? Get some practical ideas on how to dress these kind of windows. Simple but effective tips. Just click on the links below. Tall and narrow window Wide window Arched window Door curtains Kitchen curtains Bathroom curtains Patio or French doors

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