Curtain Rod Placement Above Window

Install the first bracket determine how far beyond the edge of the window the rod will extend.

Curtain rod placement above window.

Use these tips to make sure you place your rods at the right height. For standard drapes that hang on either side of a window the typical height is halfway between the top of the window. Then make a mark. Functional curtains when open must accommodate the folds of the curtain fabric.

Procedure for hanging traditional curved and track rods step 1. Position your first wall mount bracket on the wall where you made a mark. You may need to make. Drill guide holes where you ve placed your marks for the mounting.

In this case this exact rod positioning works well because the rod is placed parallel with the beginning of the cornice which is very beautiful. Determining curtain placement outside inside the window the ideal position for the curtain rod is 6 inches to the left right of the window trim. For an average single window the 6. Repeat step one on the other side of your window.

For cathedral ceilings leave approximately four to six inches above the window trim as a guideline. Install the second bracket support one end of the curtain rod in the bracket you just installed. Use a carpenter s level to make sure the. Wall mounted rods are usually installed four inches above the window.