How do expandable curtain rods work?
It is a telescopic pole ( i.e two sections of pole with slightly different diameters, allowing the narrower of the two to slide snugly inside the wider one), which slides in and out, making it adjustable in length to any given measurement within the maximum and minimum sizes specified.
Are there curtain rod extenders?
Standard curtain rods are expandable from 28 to 48 inches or from 48 to 84 inches, and for extra-wide windows, you can purchase rods that extend as far as 159 inches.
How many types of curtain rods are there?
They can also add an aesthetic touch to your room’s decor. There are three main types of curtain rod: single, double, and tension. Single cafe rods feature one long pole with a finial at either end. These rods are attached via brackets to the top of a window, outside the frame, on or above the molding.
How wide should curtain rods be?
Additionally, be sure to choose a curtain rod that’s wider than your window. This allows curtains to be pulled completely to the side of the window and gives the appearance of a larger space. The rod itself should be 8 to 12 inches longer than the width of the window, which allows for 4 to 6 inches on either side.
How do you expand curtain rods?
Hold the curtain rod in your hands and extend it to its full width. Extendable curtain rods have one rod inside a rod of a slightly larger dimension. The middle of the rod should be in front of you. Pull both parts of the curtain rod apart. Place one end of the curtain rod extender into the open end of one half of the curtain rod.
What is the longest curtain rod?
The longest curtain poles/rods that Drapery Curtain Rods sells are 8 feet long. If your window is longer than 8 feet you will need to purchase two curtain poles and connect them using a curtain rod connector (also known as curtain rod joint) shown in the image below. Iron: 1 1/8 inch pole diameter.
What is a curtain tension rod?
A tension rod is a type of adjustable rod made with springs on the inside and generally a plastic or metal circular bar on the outside. It is used both as a curtain rod and as a shower curtain rod.