Metal curtain rails

Beautifully decorated windows always attract attention. An important role in the design of absolutely any window is played by the cornice on which the curtains are held. It is very important that it not only combines with the style of the whole room, but also be reliable. This task is perfectly well done by a metal curtain rail.

Metal eaves for curtains recently are in special demand thanks to a number of advantages.

One of their main advantages is durability.. All products have unlimited service life. The metal underlying all structures is a very durable material.Two-, three- and even four-layer compositions can withstand metal products for quite a long time without deforming the structure. Due to the fact that they are covered with special compounds that protect against various mechanical damage, curtain rods are a suitable option for any room. In addition, they are not whimsical in care, you can use any means.

A wide product range, produced by manufacturers, provides an opportunity to choose a model in the same style with the interior and with any kind of attachment. A variety of decorating elements allows you to decorate the product at its discretion.

Metal curtain rods have two minor drawbacks: it is weight and price. Some models have significant weight, and therefore require a solid and durable fastening during installation. Price is a relative value. For some, it will seem high, but for someone it is quite acceptable. It is necessary to take into account the fact that metal - the material is not cheap, and therefore the price for such a cornice can not be very low.

Metal curtain rods can be classified according to different indicators.

1. For the manufacture of used various types of metal. Most manufacturers produce products from aluminum, stainless steel, brass, chromium, nickel, iron, copper. In addition, for decoration, in addition to metal, other types of material are used.
2. By the number of rows, cornices are divided on single-row, double-row and three-row options. For curtains and curtains suitable products with 2 rows, if there is a pelmet, then you need a curtain rod consisting of three rows, and for a single curtain and one row is enough.
3. By way of installation distinguish ceiling and wall cornices. Ceiling options are great for rooms with low ceilings. Thanks to this method of mounting, the ceiling height is visually increased, and the room seems more spacious.

Variants attached to the wall panel are referred to as wall types. The design of these types consists of pipes and a bracket. There is a huge variety of metal wall moldings. These include tubular, string, profile.

• String Products due to the risk of sagging, they are intended for light curtains or can be used in combination with other types. By design, the string version is a steel wire that is tensioned between two supports.
• All tubular curtain rods are based on the pipe, depending on the method of fastening the curtains are divided into rod and profile variants.

• To profile types This includes both products with a square section of a rectangular pipe and a circular section. A distinctive feature of this type is the presence of a rail mechanism consisting of one or several slots along which the hooks on the rollers freely move. The square profile of the eaves, as a rule, has several rows and serves as a good mount for heavy textiles.

Tire and flexible aluminum curtain rods are a kind of profile products, most often attached to the ceiling. The tire is a rigid profile with a multi-row flat shape. In front, this option is often decorated with a baguette strap to help hide the hooks and some defects of the wall panel.

Flexible option basically, it has only one row for fastening curtains, therefore, several items are mounted for a multi-layer composition. This option is great for bay windows, a variety of niches and arches. A flexible version of aluminum very often, in addition to the rooms, is installed in the bathroom.

Rod products are based on a tube with a round cross section. Their essential attribute is a variety of tips.

They have maximum strength and are capable of holding very heavy textile fabrics. The design of the cornice that can withstand any load, created without impurities and additives in the metal. Forged cornices are suitable for windows with an unusual shape, as well as for windows with large sizes. The rod, which is the basis of the eaves, can be smooth or twisted, and the tip can be made not only in the form of a geometric figure, but also in the form of flowers or leaves.

Rods, brackets, tips and rings are included in the package of tubular metal eaves.With the help of the bracket, the rods are attached either to the ceiling or to the wall. By design, they are divided into open and closed models. The open form of the bracket is more convenient to use. The pipe in this model is placed on top of a special recess and is firmly fixed there. When the mount is closed, the bar is inserted into a special hole and is also firmly fixed.

By the number of rods attached to the eaves, the models are single and doublee. The minimum number of brackets for a single model is two pieces. If the length of the rod exceeds the size of 2.4 m, then an additional bracket must be installed in the center, in order to avoid deflection of the pipe. The standard leg length of the bracket to the first layer of textile fabric is 13-15 cm. If desired, you can increase this distance with the help of the bracket extension.

The fabric web is attached to the rod with rings with hooks, rings with clips, magnetic pickups, decorative clips and eyelets. The most common mount are rings.

The size of the cornice is selected depending on the size of the window opening and depends on the length of the rod (pipe). The longer the eaves, the greater must be the diameter of the pipe. For a bar having a length of 1.6-1.7 m, a pipe diameter of 10 mm is sufficient. For the eaves, having a length of from 1.7 to 2 m. Diameter, as a rule, has a standard size - 16 mm.

The size of the diameter of the rod is also selected depending on the weight of the fabric canvases that are planned to be hung on the cornice. The denser the material, the greater must be the diameter of the pipe. The optimal diameter of the bar is 25 mm, because this value not only allows you to hold heavy enough curtains, but also looks like a bar with such a diameter much better.

Today, manufacturers produce a huge variety of colors of rod eaves with tips not only from metal, but also from Venetian glass, crystal, ceramics, leather and even semi-precious stones.Such unusual tips, as a rule, not only decorate the cornice, but also are combined with objects in the room.

• The white color of the cornice harmoniously looks in almost any interior.e. It is unobtrusive and makes it possible to focus attention on the fabric composition of curtains.
• Chrome cornice is perfect for a modern interior.where there is glass, plastic and metal. Such a cornice will look especially good in the living room, where there are such metal products as photo frames, paintings, figurines and many other items with metal elements.
• Frosted cornice suitable for rooms with a predominance of wooden furniture. In this case, the presence of decorative metal elements is not required.
• The black cornice will look very advantageous in a small room with a light finish.. But even in spacious rooms, the black cornice will look original and become a full element of the decor. This is a suitable option for a high-tech or minimalist room.

In order to preserve the metal structure of the eaves as long as possible, and its appearance remained attractive, it is necessary to take care of it.It does not take a lot of time and effort; it is enough to periodically wipe the eaves using agents with antistatic effect. It is necessary to do this, since excessive accumulation of dust prevents the rings from moving along the rod, and the rings themselves, in case of poor slip, scratch the pipe coating.

Metal curtain rods are selected in many ways. These include: size, strength of parts, color and style of the cornice.

• Before buying the eaves, you must first make measurements of the window opening. To the obtained value you need to add a minimum of 20-25 cm. This must be done so that the curtains do not interfere with the penetration of daylight.
• Experienced designers advise to use a longer cornice to visually lengthen narrow windows.. It is better if the cornice is installed from wall to wall, but it is necessary to leave a margin of 2-3 cm on each side. With this arrangement, the curtains cover part of the walls, thereby creating the illusion of a large window.But sometimes wide windows need to be visually narrowed, then the cornice is chosen according to the width of the window opening.
• When choosing a metal cornice, you need to pay attention to the components.: brackets and rods. They must be the right size and appropriate quality. The length of the bracket is selected based on the width of the sill. If the length of the bracket is less than the width of the window sill, the closed curtains will form an ugly bend. In order that such a situation does not arise, it is better to choose brackets with adjustable length.

Correctly chosen metal eaves are always not only perfectly combined with the whole decor of the room, but also with its individual elements, coinciding in color, shape and texture. Cornices can be the same color with curtains, raising the visually window opening, creating the illusion of very high ceilings, and can merge with the color of the walls, giving the main role to window textiles.

For a room decorated in classic style, suitable forged cornice. This option is also suitable if the windows in the apartment have an unusual shape.

For a room decorated in modern styles high tech, loft or modern, metal rod eaves with curtains on the grommets or profile eaves, on which the curtains are fastened with magnetic clips, will do.

Metal eaves can be not only simple traditional forms, but also unusual bent, combined with a window.

Guests of our site in a short video can see some variants of metal curtain rods that will decorate any room. How to fix the cornices?

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