String curtain rods

Textile curtains are used in each room, and in order to please the eye and complement the general interior of the room, they must be fixed above the window. For this great string eaves, as invisible fasteners for curtains.

Special features

Curtains are irreplaceable and unique accessories in each room. They create comfort and give the room a special style. In the process of interior design and choice of style for the room, the focus is not only on curtains, but also on the eaves.

The most attractive and convenient to use are string cornices.

The product is lightweight and almost hidden from human eyes, so it is perfect for any design decision. Thin steel string originally emphasizes textured and multi-colored textiles.For the decoration of the interior for many years mounted stringed cornice, as a durable product that does not lend itself to wear and damage. It is not affected by an aggressive environment.

Curtains are hung on fasteners with unique characteristics, so they are suitable for all types of rooms: living rooms, loggias, kitchen or toilet rooms, as well as for all corners of the country house.

Design features

The cornice of strings is universal, because it is attached to the ceiling and to the wall. The thin cable is made of new steel alloys, it is hardly noticeable and does not spoil the general interior of the room. The device looks stylish, it is safe to use and beautiful.

Universal string for curtains with fastening has a standard length - five meters. It is possible to reduce it by the required distance. All models of brackets have several slots, in which up to three steel cables are fixed. Models with a large number of rows are designed to fasten several layers of textile curtains that are hung on clips. There are several models of eaves, which are exposed to corrosion.

Eaves covered with a protective layer are suitable for bathrooms and rooms with high humidity.

To keep the strings in tension, a special and improved system is used. During operation, the string can be tightened with a strong sagging. Installation of brackets is carried out at a distance of two meters from each other. To create a solid and reliable design is a few reference points.

String constructions have several brackets between which they pull the strings. Due to the design of the brackets, the curtains are placed with different distances from each other and from the window. If there is a need, you can move or close the curtains.

Accommodation in the interior of the room

The design has a small size and low weight, which is why it is used in large and small rooms. Eaves are imperceptible and after installation do not divide the general space of the room. String ceiling models are great for a room with low ceilings. Steel strings are mounted at different heights and on all surfaces, and it is also possible to install fastenings on the narrowest walls.

Design solutions holders are diverse:

  • Light shades under the ceiling of the room.
  • Silver, gold or brass, as well as gray matte shades.
  • Stainless steel.
  • Combined designs with a variety of inlays.
  • Texture resembling natural wood.
  • Beautiful inserts and original clips.

Thin suspension cables fit perfectly into the design of all new styles. They do not catch the eye and do not look superfluous in the room, in most cases they are not visible. The strings are hidden behind decorative panels or behind a window niche.

Fastening beautiful and original lambrequins to the hooks for the eaves is possible, the whole system perfectly hides a decorative screen. It is mounted to the wall or to the ceiling, with decorative details of textiles hanging from it. Rectangular openings are ideal for mounting eaves with strings.

The stringed eaves on the balcony, loggias and windows with non-standard, curved lines look perfect and beautiful.

Effective design of curtain rails for curtains makes them elegant and uncomplicated, as well as practical. Mounts are available in two versions: wall and ceiling.This is not the main advantages of string cornices, there is also another plus - the simplicity of the design.

The string product can be used for zoning the living and dining areas. This solution is used in small apartments. The eaves under the ceiling will look great, and divide the space of the room into zones.

The brackets are decorated with various materials:

  • all sorts of natural wood;
  • ceramics and glass;
  • natural or artificial polymers;
  • all kinds of composite materials.

Strings in the ceiling or wall cornices are used not only the classic steel version, but also with copper, chrome and brass coating. Most often, the strings are covered with a protective layer against corrosion.

Combination with textiles

String products due to their design and distinctive features are ideally combined with weightless types of curtains. A steel string is attached to a solid construction to the ceiling or wall. Not too heavy textile fabrics are hung on the wire cornice, because of the heavy curtains, the strings sag and do not look aesthetically pleasing.

Strings can easily withstand chiffon, tulle and organza, as well as any other lightweight new materials. For tapestry, printed and velvet curtains, you must install a double row or multi-row cornice.

Thanks to the cornices with strings, translucent textiles float in the air and do not hold onto anything, because the thin string is almost invisible.

To attach the curtains using decorative clips or hooks. They are made in different colors or with a metallic tint that will suit any interior decor.

The shape of the window is an equally important characteristic for choosing the type of eaves. String products and metal holders for the eaves are great for rectangular windows.

Difficultly delineated window openings, bay or rounded are not suitable for the use and installation of string curtain rods.

Operating rules

To maintain the perfect look of the product and extend its service life, you must follow certain rules of operation. Everyone who installs this device for the first time asks for its installation. The main thing is to fasten securely so that during the operation it does not sag and break.Before stretching the strings, it is necessary to make an accurate marking in the place of attachment of the device.

Then follow the steps below:

  1. Mark the places where the fasteners will be installed.
  2. Drill holes at the mark.
  3. Fix the mechanism with special dowels.
  4. Pull a thin steel string into the special holes and secure it.
  5. Pick up the necessary level of tension and fix it.
  6. Suspend to the string clamps for the eaves, which are intended for fixing curtains.

It is not difficult to install a curtain rod made of thin strings, but it is necessary to have small skills and a great desire. The operating rules are not complicated, the main thing is to follow them so that the accessory lasts a long time.

There are several main points to consider:

  • If the curtains are heavy, then the strings will surely sag after a short period of time.
  • Night curtains and transparent textiles are hung on two stretched strings.
  • Curtain rods are not suitable for mounting on stretch ceilings.
  • Stainless steel products require optimum room conditions. Temperature and humidity should be at the required level to prevent corrosion.

To enhance the decorative qualities, the cornices of the strings are closed with a beautiful baguette strap, which perfectly hides the cable with fasteners.

Fasteners and brackets are originally masked with transparent plastic. Some parts of the product itself are also made from it. There are no special requirements for care, as every housewife knows how to clean the product. It will only be necessary to periodically wipe the dust from the product with a damp sponge.

Cornices with a string have many advantages: low cost; ease of installation and versatility of the product.

Curtain rods for hanging curtains are considered an excellent and reliable option for the design of windows in the room. The main advantage is the simplicity of design and original solutions for the design of premises such products.

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