Rods are as important to curtain as the fabric. They are available in sleek and contemporary designs with decorative knobs that would match the furnitures of the room. Before selecting the rod measure the window.

How to make curtain rods

Measure the width of the windows, extending by few inches on either side. You can make rods from PVC, steel rod or wood. You can get the ornaments and attractive knobs to put at the end of the rod you can use the kitchen hooks to use as curtain rod holders. Screw these above the window; thread the curtain rings before screwing the knobs at each end.

Types of rods

You can either make your own rods or choose from the ones that are available in the market.

1. Caf rods can be used with or without rings. It is mainly used for hand drawn curtains or tie-tab curtains. They are available in different finishes.
2. Wide curtain rods are mainly used for corner and bay windows as the corner connectors make the suitable for these windows.
3. Sash rods are commonly used for stretched curtains on doors and allow the curtains to hang closer to the glass.
4. Narrow curtain rods are used when the fabric is sheer fabric. Select rod which clear or translucent as they are not transparent through the fabric.

How to fix the curtain rods

You need to fix the rods and brackets before dressing up the windows with curtains, draperies or valances. First and foremost decide whether you want to mount the curtain rod on the window frame or on the wall. To determine the proper positioning hold up the rod to the wall using the carpenters level over the rod to make sure the position is level. Also mark the placement of the brackets on the wall or casing with a pencil. Usually the brackets are placed three to six inches beyond the edge of the window. Drill shallow holes into the pencil marks to fix the anchors through the bracket. Now position the curtain rods into the brackets. If the rod is bit longer, you can install a center bracket to support the rod and the curtains. Always use wall fasteners that will properly support the weight of the rods and curtains.