In general you shouldn t increase the length of the expanded rod by more than 50 percent.
Curtain rod brackets that hang to floor.
A correctly hung curtain rod starts with bracket placement.
Measure from the spot you plan to hang the rod usually four to six inches above the window but a minimum of two inches to the floor to figure out the length of the curtains.
Hanging panels higher than the window will add to the sense of height in a room.
Though most curtain rods are adjustable you don t want the distance between the brackets to be so wide that the rod sags in the middle.
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Hanging a curtain rod from the ceiling doesn t have to be hard.
The precise placement of yours depends on a few factors ceiling height curtain length trim molding style etc so i can t give you a hard and fast measurement for where your rod should always go but generally we like to hang ours about 3 4 below the ceiling or if there s crown molding 3 4 below the bottom edge of the crown.
Add more length if.
Next i ll measure the height from the floor to the top edge of my window s frame.
Use the power drill to install anchors.
A curtain rod usually sets about 4 inches above the window but many people raise the rod even higher to make the room feel taller.
For a more traditional look with the curtain slightly puddled on the floor add another two or three inches to your length.
If you re installing ceiling curtain rods you ll need a power drill.
If you re purchasing ready made drapes it will be a bit of a balancing act to determine what length to get and where to hang the rod.
Consider the length of the rod when hanging the brackets.
Measure from the top of the window plus the added inches of height where the curtains will hang from to the floor.
Next attach the ceiling curtain rod brackets using screws and a power drill.
Anchors are important for heavier rods as they will be used to keep the brackets in place.
Obviously where you hang your curtain rod will have an impact.
Featuring metal construction for lasting durability these brackets have a brushed nickel finish that accentuates your existing decor.
This set of 2 single rod brackets fits curtain rods up to 1 in.
For a traditional formal look consider drapes that puddle a couple of inches on the floor.