Eyelets for curtains: from selection to calculation of quantity

For a long time curtains on the windows of the house are an integral part of the interior. Previously, strong threads or fishing line were used as a suspension. The curtains were a regular piece of fabric. To date, windows are installed cornices of any shape, and the material for them is mounted in various ways. The most common grommets with which the curtains are fastened.

Grommets for curtains are products that are additional elements to curtains. The name came to us from Europe, from where these interior items originated.They are rings with different sections, are available in any form. There are square, triangular, in the form of flowers or animals. Their color range is the most diverse. Usually they mimic a variety of materials. For example, you can often find grommets that mimic leather, wood, and other similar materials.

Depending on the interior, you can choose any model and style of the product. The most popular round rings. Their shade is usually combined with the color of curtains or furniture. In order for the curtains to move comfortably along the crossbar, it is necessary to choose models with a cross section 1.5 cm larger than that of the cornice.

The installation of eyelets suggests some advantages, which include the following indicators:

• low noise level when moving along the eaves bar;
• obtaining elegant and symmetrical forms on the curtain;
• avoid sagging and abrasion of curtain material;
• additional beauty in the interior of the room;
• possibility of washing without removing fasteners.

The disadvantages of using this approach include the following disadvantages:

• it is impossible to make a multi-layer curtain, as only one bar is used;
• It is necessary to use only such a fabric that gives minimal shrinkage after washing.

To date, produced several types of rings for curtains.

• With small rings. This category of eyelets is installed on the eaves with the help of special hooks.
• With large rings. Such product options simplify the process of fastening curtains. They are installed on the eaves bar.

The material for making eyelets for curtains is usually wood, metal or plastic. Most often, heavy and dense fabrics are chosen for windows, therefore eyelets should be made in the form of metal rings - they can withstand heavy material and give an aesthetic appearance to curtains. For lighter curtains and tulle, you can choose the grommets of plastic. They differ in the low price and perfectly resist to corrosion influence in comparison with metal options. In the case of seals, metal eyelets will not work, since metal can damage delicate material.

To create an interior in ethno style or country, models made of wood will be an excellent solution.Environmentally safe material will appeal to people who appreciate this quality in the product. Not the last role is played by the material from which the cornice is made, since it is threaded onto the rings. There are also used curtain rods made of wood, metal and plastic.

Eyelets on the eaves are chosen depending on the diameter. The best would be the option with a cross section of the ring from 2.5 to 4.5 cm - the cross section of the grommets depends entirely on the thickness of the cornice.

To calculate the distance between the grommets, you need to know the parameters of the curtains, as well as the cross section of the grommets themselves. For the cross section of the ring is taken the value of the inner diameter, and not the outer one, since these two figures will differ significantly.

After calculating these values, you can proceed directly to the calculation of the periodicity of the location of products.

• In order to calculate the number of rings, it is necessary to multiply the width of the curtain by 6.
• Residual lateral material should be 6 cm (on both sides of 3 cm).
• Calculation of residual footage from the initial to the final hole. It is calculated as follows: the value of residual material from the side is subtracted from the width of the curtain.
• Calculation of the footage on the fabric in the places where the holes will be located. Formula: the inner section of the ring is multiplied by the number of fittings.
• Calculate the total distance in the center of the holes. Formula: from the value of the residual footage from the initial to the final hole, the footage is subtracted on the fabric in the places where the holes will be located.
• Calculation of the gap in the center of the holes. The formula for counting: the unit is subtracted from the number of eyelets.
• Calculation of the distance between the grommet. Formula: the value of the footage on the fabric in the places where the holes will be located, should be divided by the number of intervals between units. The resulting value is considered the distance between the grommets.

The width and height of the fabric is measured using a measuring tape on a flat surface. It is better to make measurements several times, since the values ​​should be as close to the true as possible.

An element such as a cringing tape is useful, but optional. Therefore, when installing eyelets, it is necessary to make sure that it is possible to install without an eyelet tape. In some cases, this device spoils the curtains and complicates the installation process.

To properly install rings on the curtains, You must perform the following steps:

• make the most simple calculations;
• buy curtains;
• purchase rings and, if necessary, a grommet;
• to prepare the workplace - any flat horizontal surface.

After the calculations, it is necessary to prepare the curtains.

• wet the material and leave to dry slightly;
• if necessary, make the lining;
• seams to process.

After these procedures, you can insert the rings in the curtains.

This should be done as follows:

• mark the middle of the mount according to the calculated values;
• install the grommet and draw the internal section;
• using a sharp object it is necessary to prepare a hole, which should be slightly larger than the drawn section;
• on both sides of the curtains put a grommet;
• Press down the hardware until it clicks.

Curtains, suspended from the eaves, do not wear out for a long time - it is enough to periodically wash and hang them back. In order to remove the curtains on the grommets, you must first remove the eaves, remove the fixing elements from both edges. After that, the curtains can be washed or replaced with new ones if necessary.

• The greater the density of the curtains, the stronger construction of the grommets must be chosen.
• For easier movement of grommets on the eaves of wood, it is necessary to wax it.
• Washing curtains on the grommet is done only manually or in the mode of hand washing.
• If necessary, eyelets can be replaced, but this will take a little time and skills.
• When choosing eyelets, attention should be paid to special designs - imitation of eyelets. Their purchase will be much cheaper compared to these products.

How to install eyelets for curtains, see the next video.