Friday 25 April 2014

How to Install Double Traverse Rods?

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While choosing traverse rods for your home, one of the most important decisions to make is selecting a rod that is made of quality hardware and will support your draperies for many years to come. Traverse rods are available in varied styles and designs and you can choose either single or double traverse rods with or without a valance, sheers, wall mounts or choosing between metal and wooden rods. Almost all the traverse rods are installed in a similar manner. However, while installing double or extra-long rods, all you need to do is repeat a few steps during the process of assembling them.

To install wooden decorative rods for draperies, you need to purchase accompanying brackets to hold the single or double rod, whichever you choose to install. You will happy to know that these rods are available in different colors including mahogany and antique gold to seamlessly match the decor of your house. Depending upon the width of your window, you can either choose from four, six or eight feet length rods. However, if you need a length that is in between two sizes, you can even cut the rod to match the desired size. Nowadays, decorative wooden rods that are available are cordless and do not take much time to install.

However, if you are interested in installing a steel traverse rod with a valance, which requires ceiling mount, you can buy steel rods that are available for draperies plus sheers and valance. However, if for such conditions, you are willing to install wooden rods, you can either purchase a single unit or single plus sheers. However, before purchasing any kind of rods, it is important to measure the window and the desired inches beyond the windows till the area you want to extend them to. If you are stretching your draperies six to eight inches beyond the window, you will require extra-long traverse rods.

In order to install drapery rods, you will first need to measure and mark the locations and then nail down the studs. Now attach the bracket to the wall studs using an electric drill. If you have wooden rods, you can now hang your curtains, but for steel rods you will need to continue and slide the threaded onto the end of the rod. Now assemble the rods and lock them by inserting the prong on the wall bracket. Remove any extra slides from the unit and hang layered draperies by starting with the layer that is closest to the window.

Although choosing and installing traverse rods is not very difficult, but finding quality drapery hardware can sometimes become an uphill task. Online stores are nowadays become a preferred option by most of the people to purchase any home improvement items. Whether you are looking to buy double curtain rods, sheers or brackets, you can easily find a huge variety all at the ease of your home. The best part is you can even compare the products in terms of price and quality and choose the one that matches your requirements. However, before picking any product, do not forget to read consumer reviews published on provider’s website.

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