Overview of a wide variety of curtain mounting options
Curtains are considered the most common way of arranging windows, so fastenings for them are an important component. The choice of mounts depends on its functionality, convenience and, of course, on its appearance.
The curtains can be attached to the retaining structure in different ways. How exactly to do this depends on the type of cornice, as well as the preferences and taste of the owner of the room. Let's take a look at a few modern creative ways.
Varieties of fasteners for curtains
Types of fastening for curtains are selected according to the characteristics of the fabric:
- texture;
- density;
- Colour.
In addition, the style of the room and the wishes of the owner are of no small importance.
There are many types of mounts.
Hooks
This is one of the most convenient ways to hang your curtain on a flat curtain rod. The main thing that you need to pay attention to when buying is the presence of special retaining clamps, which exclude slipping of the matter.
Hooks hold fabrics of different quality well.
Arguments in favor of hooks:
- easy to install;
- are inexpensive;
- perfectly hold canvases, except for too heavy curtain fabrics.
Hooks cannot be called aesthetically pleasing. But if the emphasis is on ease of installation and low cost when choosing, then this is what you need.
Curtain tape
It is very easy to fix the curtains with the curtain tape. To do this, you need to buy a ribbon that matches the color, sew it from the inside out onto the canvas, and then hang the finished product. The braid gathers the fabric slightly. The result is a beautiful drape.
The braid can be different:
- dense - transparent;
- with one or two rows of loops;
- with or without additional fasteners (eg hooks).
The choice is determined by the weight of the fabric.
Please note: the hinged curtain does not always move freely; before making a decision, it is worth experimenting with the material.
Fastening with a tape has a number of features:
- goes well with open cornice;
- universal - suitable for any curtains;
- is inexpensive;
- serves for a long time.
Rings
Rings are fasteners for curtains that have no competitors and analogues. They are suitable even for heavy curtains, they can be used both separately and together with curtain tape or hooks. Sometimes the rings are sewn onto the fabric.
Rings are made of wood, plastic, metal. The fabric is attached to the rings by means of hooks.
Advantages:
- good for round curtain rods;
- wear-resistant (metal - especially);
- suitable for different designs;
- create a good vertical drapery of the canvases.
There are also some inconveniences: you need to constantly remove the rings before machine wash, then hang them up again.
Eyelets
Many people wonder what the curtains for the curtain rod with holes are called. These are eyelets - special rings already sewn into the fabric, with which you can hang curtains without additional fasteners. This method is deservedly considered very stylish, even exclusive. It looks impressive and expensive.
However, eyelets are not suitable for delicate fabrics.
Additional information: designers recommend choosing eyelets and cornice of the same color scheme.
The fabric on the eyelets glides perfectly over the retention device, creating elegant folds.
Benefits of eyelets:
- convenience;
- luxurious, stylish appearance;
- wonderful drapery;
- good combination with different fabrics.
The cons are:
- are more expensive than other mounts;
- not suitable for tulle;
- not suitable for roman and roller blinds.
Drawstring for curtains
Drawstring is essentially a pocket into which a tubular cornice is inserted. This makes it easy to put on and take off the fabrics. Drawstring is deservedly considered the simplest, easiest way of fastening. Moreover, the matter shifts perfectly in any direction.
Curtains on the drawstring are well suited for the bathroom, will help with zoning niches, decorating windows in the attic.
One of the advantages is noiselessness, light rustling of matter when moving along the cornice.
Hinged curtains
One of the modernized mounting methods is hinged curtains. It is important that the loops are made of the same fabric as the curtain. Such fastening is easy to do without the help of a sewing master. The loops can be different:
- in the form of rings;
- in the form of bows;
- in the form of nodes.
In addition, they are made either solid or with a fastener (button, button, Velcro).
Such curtains need a curtain rod, which is threaded into loops over the entire width.
Clamps
Otherwise, the clamps are called "crocodiles" or "crabs". They are versatile. Previously, they were made only of metal, but today they are made of plastic and even in the form of magnets.
Arguments for":
- reliability;
- low cost;
- there is no need to process the upper edge of the fabric.
Please note: sometimes the clips (especially those made of metal) leave ugly puffs on the curtains.
How to attach curtains to the cornice
The methods of attaching curtains to the cornice are well demonstrated by the pictures.
The choice depends on the fabrics in the curtains and the type of cornice. Let's take a closer look at examples with photos of fastening on different retaining structures.
To the tubular
In such a cornice, a pipe with a round or rectangular section acts as a carrier, on which, in fact, curtains are hung. The kit usually contains a set of hooks or rings.
Mounting scheme.
- The rings are strung on the pipe.
- Hooks made of metal or plastic are put on the rings.
- The curtains are attached to the hooks.
To the string
In the string cornice, the role of the carrier is played by a thin metal string. Sometimes it is made of elastic PVC, but this is not the best option - it can sag over time.
You can hang on the string:
- hooks;
- loops;
- drawstring;
- eyelets.
Important! Consider the diameter of the fasteners, their size - they should be smaller than those used for the tubular cornice.
With guide profiles
In profile cornices, as a rule, there are already special hooks that move freely in the rail groove.
It can be hung on hooks in different ways:
- on rings or loops attached to matter;
- to the mounting tape with places for threading the hooks.
Types of fastening without eaves
There are special options that do not require the installation of a cornice:
- Roman;
- roll;
- point mount;
- with textile fastener.
Roman curtains
Does not require a curtain rod. Roman blinds are matched to the size of each individual window and installed inside the frame.
This option is practical and spectacular. Roman blinds are a wonderful solution in the interior of premises of a wide variety of styles.
Canvases with luxurious folds will decorate the room and create a private atmosphere in the evenings.
Roller blinds
In terms of functionality, they are very similar to Roman ones, only they fold in a different way - into a roll, and not into folds. Roller blinds also do not require a curtain rod, as they have their own holding device. In stores today there is a large selection of such curtains of various colors and sizes.
Often such curtains are used in addition to those that hang on the eaves. This is done in order to better darken the room. For example, Italian ones with grabs, in which the curtain canvases do not close, remain partially open. Roller blinds will help in this case to completely close the window opening.
Point mount
The name itself reveals the essence of the fashion. The curtain is attached over the window at several points. These can be hooks on which rings or eyelets are put on.
The disadvantage of such an attachment is static. The curtain cannot be moved. The solution may be to use a tie or magnetic clothespin to hold the fabric in such a position that part of the window remains ajar.
Textile fastener
Basically, the textile fastener is Velcro. When there is no opportunity or desire to install a cornice, this option can be a good way out.
The most important thing is that the curtain can be hung with Velcro both inside the frame (for example, cafe curtains) and on the wall. Great! And it's easy to shoot.
As you can see, there are many different ways to hang curtains. Among them there are very original ones and those that add special chic, comfort or romanticism to the interior. Choose yours!
Video: options for attaching curtains to the cornice