The curtains rod market: choose according to your taste
Decoration specialists and designers have devised different kinds of rod.
The most common is the bar rod. It is cylindrical in shape, thick, usually made of wood, aluminium or wrought iron. It's the most aesthetic.
This is followed by the "railway" or rail rod made of metal or PVC. It is unattractive but practical because it supports simple veils such as double curtains and is operated by a cord or baguette.
Then it is the glazing rod that makes its entry. Sitting on each window flask, called a vantail, is inserted by means of an adhesive hook or screwed directly to the vantage. The glazing rod is then inserted into the glass rod. It is then placed on each window flask, called the braid, inserted with an adhesive hook or screwed directly to the vantage. But beware, very often fragile, it can only withstand veils or light fabrics.
Finally, the steel rod is the last one in vogue. It comes in the form of a cable that is hung on wall rings. Often the curtain is suspended by metal clamps.
The installation and its practical details
Fixing a rod is not that complex. All you have to do is take your marks and with a little precision and application the trick is done.
Take your marks, yes, because whether it's a question of placing your applied rod, on the ceiling or between two walls, the technique is the same. All you have to do is define with a pencil the location of the supports and the horizontality of the bar by means of a bubble level. You can also use a square and a ruler to define perfect angles. Thanks to these landmarks, you can't get lost!
You will have to respect a few measures and to do so use one meter:
Past his practical details, let's take action! Grab our drill and make holes (not too deep) on the marks you have plotted with the pencil defining the location of the fixations of your rod.
Pay attention, however, to the nature of your wall (plaster, concrete, cement …) To avoid bad surprises. In the case of wood or panelling, you will need to use suitable wooden screws and ankles. For weak walls (in placo. For example) use ankles Molly.
Then take care of the first fixation. Let's put the ankle in the hole, screw the first support. Then slide the rod into a single tip.
Here lies all the subtlety of the "bar" rods. In fact, be sure to put the rings on it before moving on to the second fixture. In the case of the railway rod, it simply fits on its supports.
Finally, as the work is coming to an end, fix the second support. You know the music: tie and screw like the first in the holes of the second support. Then add the second tip.
Your rod is now fixed, your curtain is ready to indulge in the luxury of turning at the window at will or protecting you from indiscreet looks!
What about the steel rod?
It's a different story, but it's not crazy. You must always draw your mark marks, take the precise measurements and check the horizontality of the cable. Drill the holes at the location of the rod supports you have marked. Then put a cable through the rings. At their end, let the cable out, buckle it and tighten it with a cable greenhouse and a key adapted to the size of the bolts. With your rod firmly fixed, you can then hang your new curtains.
