Once the installation of the curtain rod is complete, you need to decide on the type of curtain fastening. Usually, in everyday life, many people use the following common methods of fastening curtains to the curtain rod:
- rings;
- ties;
- eyelets;
- loops;
- kulisks;
- hooks and crocodiles;
- magnet.
Rings are the most common type of curtain fastenings on the cornice. Let's consider all types of fastenings in turn
Conventional fastening on rings and original textile ties
In the modern world, it is difficult to imagine a house or apartment that does not use a variety of curtains, drapes and drapes.
Types of curtain fastenings.Depending on their density, and accordingly their weight, various types and options for fastening curtains are used. The type you choose determines how your window will look and whether your curtains will be sliding or not. The most common type of fastening is rings. They are very easy to use, as they usually come complete with a curtain rod and all the necessary fixing parts. With this type of fastening, the curtain is "pinched" by the edge with a clamp on the ring. If the clamp on the curtain rod ring is not a "clip", but a hook, then it is necessary to make invisible loops at an equal distance from each other. Textile ties are often used for very light, airy curtains or thin textile curtains. Such ties-fixers are made of various materials: from satin ribbons to cords, strings and various fabrics. They can be of any width, shape and color and are attached to the cornices by the usual tying on various bows and decorative knots. The most common style in the interior, where this type of fastening is used, is country. Return to the table of contents</a>
Modern fastening fixtures and convenient fasteners on hinges
Sizes of eyelets.Curtains with eyelet mounting on the cornice are usually made to order. This type of fastening is a specially sewn metal or plastic ring in the upper edge of the curtain. These fasteners wear out very slowly and almost never break, and also withstand the weight of thick fabric well. In window decoration, such rings are almost invisible, but it also happens that the design solution requires large or even huge eyelets of different colors. When decorating windows in almost any type of room (kitchen, bedroom, hall), you can perfectly use a loop fastening to the cornice. It comes in two types: when the loop is detachable and when the loop is solid. A detachable loop is two pieces of decorative fabric that are sewn to the upper part of the curtain from below, and fixed on top with Velcro, snaps or buttons, forming a loop. This type does not require removing the crossbar (rod) of the cornice to remove or put on the curtains. Solid ones, as you already understood, do not unfasten and are sewn with their two edges to the curtain. Both solid and unfastened loops can have different widths and colors even on one curtain, but their number should be calculated for the weight of the curtain fabric and symmetrically secured for an even distribution of folds. Return to contents</a>
The silent beauty of the curtain rod, hooks and "crocodile clips" for ceiling cornices and magnet
Magnetic curtain mount looks stylish andmodern. The drawstring mount is perhaps the most comfortable type of fastener. Such a pleasant perception is achieved thanks to the fabric sleeve (or tunnel, pipe). This soft fastener does not ring or scrape along the cornice at all, but pleasantly rustles with fabric when sliding apart and sliding together. The soft tunnel itself is formed at the top of the curtain, bending the fabric back and simply stitching it, while not forgetting about the required diameter. The option of separately making such a "mink" is also used. In this case, you can sew a drawstring from another material, another color and design. Such curtains are usually used to decorate attics and various niches. If you have ceiling cornices installed, and there are roller fasteners in their grooves, then the best option for window decoration will be hooks and crocodile clips. To attach to hooks, small holes must be pre-sewn in the curtain or loops of thin cord must be sewn on, by which it will be hung. Crocodile clips do not require holes, they are used for more gentle fixation without holes and sewing, and also allow you to freely adjust the width of the fold. Heavy curtains cannot be used on such clips, hooks in this case, perhaps, are more suitable. A magnet is a completely unusual and at the same time the simplest way to attach all types of curtains. These are two decorative magnetic plates facing each other with different poles (attracted), fixed with a soft metal cord through a hole in them. In this way, you can hang curtains with different drapery and weight. Magnetic fastening is selected depending on your requirements and preferences (withstandable weight, color, size). Ultimately, whatever fastening options you choose, window decor should bring pleasure and comfort to your home.
