What is the name of what the curtains hang on? Types of mounts

Having started repairing a new apartment or simply changing the style in the room, special attention is paid to the framing of the windows. There are many options for blackout and decoration - curtains, curtains, blinds, and they all have to be attached to something, which is also an important element. What the curtains hang on is called a cornice. It can be made to order by individual design or purchased at any store for household goods.

Eaves are intended for maintenance of curtains, embodying also decorative functions in an interior of any style. But before you choose the desired cornice, you need to carefully measure everything, take into account the particular location and shape of the window,weight and type of curtains, interior style. There are the following types of eaves.

• Ceiling. It is fixed to the ceiling with screws, consists of a profile and guides, most often made of aluminum or plastic. A huge plus that it can be attached regardless of how much space from ceiling to window.

• Wall. A classic look that is attached to the wall with special brackets. For the manufacture of such eaves use plastic, metal or natural wood. The advantage is the many varieties of design.

• Barbell Traditional wall cornice in the form of a rod, having several rails, on which you can simultaneously place curtains, tulle and lambrequins. The fabric is hanged mainly on the attachment-rings, which easily move along the bar, without hindering their movement. The bar, tips and main holders can be chosen in various colors, shapes and design solutions, for example, in modern style.

• Baguette. Flat cornice, which can be mounted both to the wall and to the ceiling. A hidden plastic tire makes the mounts and top curtains invisible, the folds are even.The edges of the base can be selected with rounding and placed in the entire wall, such a decision makes the framing as if united with the wall, it looks neat and stylish. Most often made of plastic, which makes it easy and inexpensive, and is selected in accordance with the desired color, texture or ornament.

• Cornice-string. It has a tensioned metal cable between the holders that are attached to the wall or ceiling. Used to accommodate light tissue - tulle, organza, nylon. You should not hang heavy curtains on such a cornice, as the string may sag over time. Often used in the kitchen.

• Flexible. The narrow cornice, which is used for both standard windows and non-standard forms - arch, attic, bay windows and triangular windows, their base is polymer-metal.

• Telescopic. It is an extension with a sliding rod. It is installed when it is not possible to attach to the ceiling or walls. When fastening it, drilling of walls is not required, as there is a spacer mechanism with a spring inside the base. Often, such cornices can be observed in the baths.

• Profile. It is universal, as it can have different lengths and widths. At the heart are guides for runners, they can be mounted on the wall and on the ceiling. Well suited for the style of loft or Scandinavian, as if you choose the color of the walls, they will be almost invisible. Currently are very fashionable.

• Metal. Aluminum is mainly used.
• Wooden. From birch, pine, walnut or beech.
• Plastic.

Unlike standard types of eaves, there are a number of variations that are either upgraded or additionally completed.

• Auto. The basis is a profile cornice with a built-in mechanism by which the curtains are moved apart in different directions or into one. The mechanism can be controlled by pulling the handle or pressing the remote control button, then there will still need an electric drive.

• Lifting for roman blinds. A lifting mechanism with rotary-chain or cord control is built into the cornice. Pulling the handle, you can raise the curtains in the fold.
• For Japanese curtains. In such a ledge there are several guides, since the Japanese curtains look like stretched blocks-canvases that move apart on rollers, standing up for one another. Fastened to the ceiling.

• On the furniture handles. More decorated option, curtains on such eaves fasten by means of loops or rings. Spreading curtains are not provided.
• Velcro. Another option for fixing curtains, usually from light fabrics. Convenience is that the curtains are easy to unfasten for washing, but the minus is that you can not push the curtains apart. Ideal for sloping windows. One side of the adhesive tape is glued to the ceiling or wall, and the other is attached to the curtain.

Since the window framing is a part of the interior style, you can find the one that will emphasize the feature of the room:

• minimalism, hi-tech, loft - perfect strings or metal bars;
• classic style - wooden cornices-rods and baguette with traditional patterns;
• rustic style - cornices-rods with forged tips and brackets (wooden or metal);
• Japanese, Roman style - aluminum eaves;
• modern - round cornices with large rings or grommets.

The eaves can be positioned in size relative to the window or the width of the entire wall. Sometimes there are several windows on one wall and a single solid cornice is installed on the entire wall. You should also consider where the mount will be installed and what type of cornice is selected for the room. If the eaves-rod, then we must not forget that they have decorative tips, which, if incorrectly calculated, can not fit. If a profile cornice is chosen, then it should also be noted that if a cornice with roundings is selected, then the main part should be shorter than the required length. The length of the brackets should also be considered if there is a water pipe on the wall.

To install a wall eaves-rod, measure the length of the rod and guides and make parallel marks on the walls to drill holes for mounting the bracket. Next, drill two holes at right angles. We drive in dowels of diameter as received aperture and 5-6 centimeters long. Fasten with screws for mounting brackets, then insert the brackets, and they already have a bar with already worn rings or clips.

When the base is already selected, you should choose fasteners curtains, which are also diverse in terms of functionality and design.

• Rings. May be different sizes, colors and materials. Attached to the fabric with hooks that are tied with ribbons or sewn. Used on the eaves rod. Slip easily, which makes moving the curtains easy.
• Hooks. They put in the guides of the eaves, and the curtain is mounted on the lower part. There are hooks for rings.
• Clamps. Embark on guides, but can also be supplied with rings. Happen the different sizes and forms, are very convenient in use.
• Eyelets. The rings, which are located on the curtains themselves - in the upper part, where the rod of the cornice is passed, the diameter of the rings must coincide with the diameter of the rod.
• Hinges They are used only for curtain rods, as they are attached to the base.They are sewn to the curtain, usually chosen in the color of curtains or the same fabric.

Use the advice of professional masters on the installation of eaves.

• If it is intended to use heavy curtains on the anchorages, for example, blackout, then the base must be strong to withstand the load.
• If mounting-rings or grommets are chosen, then in diameter they must be larger than the diameter of the rod.
• Do not forget about the stoppers for plastic cornices, which are placed on the edges so that the hooks do not fall out when opening the curtains.
• When attaching the eaves, the walls should be examined in advance for internal pipes or cables, as they may be damaged when drilling the walls.

• External pipes can interfere with the location of the rod and curtains, it must be taken into account when measuring and choosing fasteners.
• In a narrow room, it is better to arrange the eaves and curtains across the width of the entire wall and to the floor, so the room will look more spacious.
• In modern designs often use additional LED lighting inside the eaves, thereby adding the effect of light curtains.
• According to user feedback, the plastic version is the most practical and convenient to use.

• Some say that it is possible to install a MDF cornice for painting in front, which is located around the perimeter of the room, so that the fastenings will not be visible.
• When installing a plastic ceiling option, you can use double-sided tape so that the guides do not move during drilling.
• Heavy curtains with velcro will be better to hold, if the width of the Velcro will be more.

For information on how to choose the right curtain rail for your curtain, see the following video.