Pleated drapes complement any decor
Traverse rods are curtain carriers with holes to suspend heavy material, such as drapes, which hang with the help of hooks. Traverse rods have cords that open and close the curtains or drapes with ease. Strings operating on a pulley system open and close the window with a rope located either on one side or both sides. Generally, traverse rods allow easy window treatment installation for large windows, such as two-story windows, bay windows or sliding glass doors. Does this Spark an idea?
Hanging Drapes
Drapes come in a variety of materials, colors and patterns
A traverse rod is a rod that allows for the opening and closing of curtains and drapes on large windows and comes in a variety of styles and decorative details. You can use rings instead of hooks with traverse rods.
If you already have drapes you want to hang, measure the width of the drapes to determine the width of the traverse rod. Subtract 12 inches from the total measurement you obtained from the drapes (or 6 inches on each side) to determine the width of the rod, according to the Let's Fix Up your Home website.
Hang drapes, allowing for 1/4-inch to 3/4-inch clearance above the floor. Set the drapery pins on the back of each drapery pleat so the hook is 1 to 1-3/4-inches down from the top of the pleat. This hides the rod and center support of the rod by keeping the drapes above the rod.
Add at least 1/4 inch to the length measurement of the drapes, which determines the height for the placement of the end brackets on the wall. Use a pencil and mark the height on the wall, as well as the sides of the window, to determine the distance the drapes will extend.
Hanging Curtains
Hanging sheer curtains on a traverse rod complements drapery
Some traverse rods come with rings instead of slides, which are usually reserved for pleated drapes, and are split in the center to hang curtains. These versatile rods convert to a one-way draw on the left or right side, according to the Stylish Living Room Ideas website.
Double traverse rods allow you to hang pinch-pleated sheer curtains along with the heavier drapes. Sheer pleated curtains generally go behind the drapes and are hung first, which means there must be enough clearance from the wall of at least 3 or 4 inches so the curtains don’t hit the wall and won’t drag the drapes when opening or closing with the cord. Decide on the length of the sheers, but it’s a good idea that the sheers don’t extend beyond the drapes at the floor, as it creates an imbalance in the window treatment. When hanging the sheers, ensure the tops of the curtains do not show.
Glass Patio Doors
The purchase of a one-piece curtain is perfect for glass patio doors hung on a traverse rod, according to the Remodeling Center. A one-piece curtain gives you a certain amount of privacy and is decorative. An alternative is to hang pleated drapes as you would in a window with sheer curtains. Choose drapes iin neutral tones to avoid clashing with the color of the furniture. The addition of sheers allows some light to filter into the room.
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