Installing curtains on the ceiling and wall - instructions, nuances and recommendations

The interior of no room can be called complete without curtains. To attach them, you will need to install a curtain. A professional needs no more than 15-20 minutes to do this; for a beginner, this is a more troublesome task. How are curtains installed, what types of fastening are there? Answers to these and other questions can be obtained by carefully studying the article.

Attention!
Installation of curtains can be carried out to the wall or ceiling. A separate group of curtain rods are universal - they can be attached to any surface.

The choice of curtains should be based on size. If you plan to install it above a window, then to measure it is enough to find out the width of the window opening and add an additional 0.4 m to the result obtained. If you plan to use the curtains for zoning the space, then measure the width of the room and select a cornice slightly shorter than this indicator.

What to measure before hanging curtains

To determine the length of the wall curtain, you need to measure the width of the window opening and the gap between the window and the ceiling. In the case of ceiling cornices, you need to know the width of the window opening and the ceiling surface.

Once the measurements have been taken and you are ready to install the curtain, prepare a set of tools. Necessary items for self-installation:

1. Pencil with soft lead.
2. Construction level.
3. Long ruler.
4. Set of dowels and screws.
5. Drill.
6. Phillips screwdriver or screwdriver.

Advice! If, despite the measurements, the cornice pipe turns out to be longer than necessary, cut it with a hacksaw. The solution is relevant for plastic and wooden rods.

A little about choosing curtains

For curtains, curtain rods are available in two-row, three-row and simple, in one row. For light curtains, simple, single-row products are used. If you are hanging curtains with tulle, then it is better to use curtain rods in 2 rows. When using lambrequins - three-row curtains.

The length of the curtain should be 5-10 cm higher from the floor, then it is easier to clean the floor covering, and the fabric does not get so dirty. By choosing a width that covers the entire wall, the space of the room visually increases. It is better to buy plain ones. White or black curtains match any interior.

Installing a cornice on brackets on the wall

Round collapsible brackets are designed for installing lightweight wooden or plastic curtain rods. They consist of a washer and a pad with a hole for the rod.

Algorithm for installing round brackets and mounting the rod:

1. Draw a horizontal line with a pencil in the place where you plan to hang the curtains. When manipulating, use a building level and a long ruler.
2. Place marks on the areas where the brackets are attached. At this stage, make sure that the elements are located strictly opposite each other at the same distance from the walls and ceiling.
3. Drill holes at the marks and install dowels.
4. Place the washers on the wall and line up all the holes. Using a screwdriver, tighten the screws that came with the dowels.
5. Screw the cover with the hole for the holder onto the washer and insert the holder.
6. Insert the curtain rod pipe into the brackets, having first placed the curtain rings on it. Secure the structure with the tips.

Installation of round collapsible brackets

For metal cornices, L-shaped brackets are suitable. They are attached to the wall according to the same principle as round ones - using dowels and self-tapping screws. Their fundamental difference is in the method of mounting the rod. The base is fixed using screw clamps.

Installation of L-shaped brackets for cornices

Idea! Instead of L-shaped and round brackets, you can use holders with horizontal holes to lay the rod on top of the mount. This is an ideal option for installing wooden curtains on the wall.

Installation of brackets-holders for cornices

How to choose the right one

To answer the question “how to properly hang a curtain over a window?”, you first need to determine the way in which all the elements of the future integral structure will be installed.

• First, you need to learn about fastening methods. This depends on the density and strength of the base on which the future cornice will hang - the wall should not be too thin, otherwise the cornice may fall off and fall to the floor along with a rather large piece of the wall, forming a hole in the surface that will be difficult to repair.
• Secondly, you need to determine the load that will be constantly on the cornice - the smaller it is, the lighter the structure should be.
• Thirdly, you need to pay attention to the material from which the cornice is made. In addition to the appearance (which should serve as a separate decoration for the room), you need to remember again about the load - a light plastic cornice will not withstand dense tapestries, and therefore the material must be chosen depending on the weight of the future curtains.
• Fourthly, it is important to remember about the control of the cornice, since in the case when it has an electric drive in its design, it must be installed completely differently from ordinary cornices.

Do not forget about safety precautions when attaching curtain rods.

Design selection

The right choice of design is a very important point that simply cannot be left to chance unless you want to ruin the appearance of the room completely and irrevocably. The cornice and curtains should match the interior of the room in color and, preferably, material:

The range of curtain rods from various manufacturers is more than wide.

The cornice should be chosen to match the color of various furniture elements, for example, a coffee table or cabinet. You can also refer to the color of small decorative details on furniture - sofa legs, sofa or cabinet decorations (the color of cabinet or chest of drawers handles, for example, will look good on the cornice).

Round cornices make rooms more comfortable.

In this way, an atmosphere of harmony and comfort will be created in the room, which will be visible in the entire design of the room.

In the dining area it is appropriate to hang minimalist curtains and tulle.

It is better to choose curtains so that their color matches the main colors of the furniture in the room - the sofa and the closet. For example, if the upholstery of the sofa and armchairs is gray, then you can choose a steel color, deep blue for the curtains, so that everything together looks beautiful and harmonious, as one whole.

The tire cornice is more invisible, so it is easier to use in the interior.

Size selection

Size is also important when choosing suitable curtain and cornice models. To figure out exactly how long the curtain rod should be, you first need to decide where to attach it.

Curtain rods can enhance the beauty of curtains.

Often, curtains are simply attached to the wall as an element of room interior decor, and for this purpose there is no need to choose a cornice model that is too long.

The installation height of the cornice above the window should be taken into account taking into account the aesthetic component.

It is worth examining the walls of the room and choosing the most suitable place for beautiful curtains. Then measure the required length of the curtain rod and buy a suitable option, on which you can then hang the curtains.

Curtain rods have a wide range of materials used for their manufacture.

It is also important not to forget about the size of the curtains themselves - their length and width. If you want to cover a decent part of the wall with fabric, you can choose a length so that it reaches the floor, but usually the curtain hanging on the wall is made half as long as the one that covers the windows.

Ceiling cornices are convenient because they are invisible in the interior, therefore they are suitable for modern design.

Installation of ceiling cornice

Wall brackets with holes for a rod can be fixed to the ceiling. Procedure:

• Mark a line for installing the cornice on the ceiling and determine where to attach the brackets.
• Drill holes, insert dowels into the concrete base, attach brackets to the holes and secure the structure with self-tapping screws.
• Insert the rod into the holders, secure the edges with the tips.

Another option is to install a bus ceiling cornice. It is a long strip with tracks where grooves with hooks for attaching curtains are located. Types of products: single-row, double-row, three-row.

How to hang a tire structure:

• Prepare drills of two sizes: one should be slightly larger than the screw head, the second should be suitable for the parameters of the fastener rod.
• Using a large drill, make holes between the tracks in the front part of the structure, and a smaller drill on the back wall. The distance between the holes is 50-60 cm.
• Attach the cornice to the ceiling, center it relative to the window, and mark the locations for fasteners on the ceiling.
• Drill holes in the ceiling and install dowels.
• Attach the tire, align the holes on it and on the ceiling, secure the structure with self-tapping screws.

Installation of busbar cornice on the ceiling

Examples and photos of correct installation of curtains

Properly executed hanging of curtains helps to better perceive the interior. The photos provided confirm this.

Exquisite, laconic curtains in the living room perfectly match the design, beneficially increasing the height of the window (door) opening.

To visually increase the height, fabric with vertical stripes was chosen

The kitchen will be decorated with curtains on a round system. A stylish curtain in combination with wood looks noble and elegant, combined with classic kitchen furniture. Securely attached curtains will last a long time, decorating the opening.

Cornices on forged or wooden brackets are suitable for a classic interior.

How to choose and hang a curtain for curtains on a bedroom wall is demonstrated in the following example. A metal structure is perfect for the Baroque style, giving the room an atmosphere of romance, wealth, and charm. Light, airy curtains fall down, giving the room an elegant nobility.

The cornices are highlighted in black, but their design is quite simple so as not to attract too much attention, because in Baroque the main thing is expensive furniture and rich textiles

When choosing a cornice for a bedroom, it is recommended to consider:

• cornice size;
• apartment size;
• the shape of the window system.

The examples provided above confirm that a reasonably selected system and its competent installation visually improve the perception of rooms and emphasize the originality of the curtains.

How to install a curtain on a suspended ceiling

It will not be possible to hang the curtain directly on the tension fabric - it is not able to withstand the load. Before installing the covering, it is necessary to pre-install the embedded bars for the cornice or provide a niche. Let's consider both options.

Mortgages

A prerequisite is that the lower parts of the bars must be in the plane of the PVC coating. If they are higher, you risk damaging the suspended ceiling during installation of the cornice.

Ceiling cornices are attached to the bars using self-tapping screws. Use long fasteners, but note that their size should not exceed the height of the bar. The diagram shows an example of the design.

Mortgages for cornices in suspended ceilings

How to avoid mistakes

What mistakes can you make when installing a cornice and hanging curtains on it? First of all, you can make a mistake with the choice of materials: the cornice may not be strong enough for the selected curtains (for example, plastic will not withstand thick velvet fabric).

It will also be unsuccessful to try to fix a strong, heavy cornice (for example, made of aluminum or wood) on a thin wall, which may even collapse after repair work. A frequent occurrence is errors in calculations, uneven construction of segments, due to which the cornice can be positioned rather crookedly and spoil the entire appearance of the room.

The cornice is an indispensable element of the interior, without which it is impossible to hang curtains.

Curtains hanging on the wall are a new way to decorate a room, give it some unusualness and originality, which is already quite common and continues to gain popularity among people not only due to its beauty, but also due to its ease of implementation at home.

The cornice affects the overall perception of the curtains and the room.

Types of cornices and their features

There are different designs of curtain rods. They all have their own advantages and disadvantages. Initially, the type of design was determined by the material of manufacture, but the development of technology has practically eliminated the difference and made it possible to manufacture samples of any shape and size. Today, the choice of design is determined by the features of the interior and the structure of the ceiling or walls of the room. Let's look at the types of curtain rods.

String

Such structures consist of two rigidly fixed brackets, between which a steel wire is stretched. A special feature of these products is the ability to adjust the length to the size of the room with an accuracy of millimeters. Typically, string cornices are attached to the ceiling slab. This somewhat limits their use due to the widespread fashion for suspended or suspended ceilings. The tension force of the string requires a strong and very rigid supporting plane, otherwise it will be deformed or completely destroyed.

The appearance of string cornices leaves much to be desired, so they are usually covered with decorative panels or hidden under the ledge of a suspended ceiling, plasterboard structure or other masking element. The cost of such products is the lowest, they will suit almost any interior, which has made string samples the most common of all alternative varieties.

Tip 1: choose the right curtain

There are two types of cornices - ceiling and wall. The former are mounted on the ceiling at any distance from the top of the window, the latter - on the wall in the immediate vicinity of the window.

The choice of curtain depends on whether a suspended ceiling is installed in the apartment and whether a niche is prepared for the cornice.

In addition, there are so-called rail and baguette cornices, which are suitable for installation on both the ceiling and the wall.

Assembling a ceiling curtain element by element

The design of the ceiling cornice in disassembled form

As a rule, ceiling curtains do not require long assembly. If it is made in the form of a bus, then the entire assembly is carried out directly during installation. If you need to increase the length of the curtain, add the required length from the same tire to it. After installing the curtain, runners and plugs along the edges are inserted into it. If the cornice is made in the form of a rod, then brackets are first attached to the ceiling. Then the rod is inserted into the first bracket, and rings with sliders are put on it. After this, the rod is attached to the second bracket. Finally, plugs are installed on the sides.

Installing a ceiling cornice using brackets

Assembling the curtain

In order for the window textiles to “fall” into place, it is necessary to assemble correctly. To do this, you need to accurately measure the correct values ​​(length of the cornice, distance from the wall) , buy the necessary cornice, related tools, materials and begin its installation.

What to consider when collecting

Even before purchasing a cornice, you need to consider the following points:

1. Ceiling surface - if it is uneven, then wall products should be used. The ceiling curtain fits tightly to the ceiling, so if it is not ideal, gaps at the junction will be noticeable.
2. Function of textiles - if the home owners only plan to close the window opening, and not the entire wall, then they need to buy a cornice 60 cm longer than the window.
3. Density of fabric for curtains - for thin fabrics, the distance of the curtain from the wall does not matter, but thick textiles require compliance with this parameter. For jacquard, linen, and moiré folds, a minimum of 20 cm of space from the wall is required.

Maintaining a distance between the curtains and the wall will prevent the textiles from fitting tightly to the heating radiator, which can deform the curtains.

How to make a curtain rod with your own hands from scrap materials

It is easy to make a curtain rod with your own hands from scrap material. The easiest way is pipes made of metal or plastic. For example, water pipes measuring 0.5 or 0.75 inches.

How to make a cornice:

1. Select the diameter and length of the pipe, determine the number of brackets.
2. If there are 3 fasteners, cut the pipe in half.
3. At the ends of the segments, make a thread of 3-4 turns.
4. From the same pipe, make pieces of 10-15 cm for each fastening and a thread on one of their ends.
5. Buy or make supporting elements for fastenings from a sheet of steel 3-5 mm thick. The pipes are welded to them with the side without threads.
6. Sand the seam.

You can make a cornice yourself from a pipe.
After this, the cornice can be assembled, painted and installed. Paint adheres better to galvanized pipes.