What are curtain rod holders called?
Brackets
Brackets, also called supports, are the hardware pieces that hold the rod. Curtain rods are always attached to the wall or ceiling with brackets.
What is a cafe rod?
A cafe rod is a slim, hollow, rod approximately 10 – 12mm in diameter which can very easily be cut to size and customized. Cafe rods can be fitted on the inside or outside a window recess, but the norm is usually on the inside; and can be top fixed (into the top of the window recess) or face fixed (into the wall).
Can you put 2 curtain rods together?
Some curtain rod manufacturers sell a curtain rod connector designed to fit inside the rod, allowing you to join two or more matching rods together to create one long piece. These inner tubes screw into place, requiring holes drilled at the ends of the curtain rod pieces to secure the entire structure together.
Do I need 2 or 3 curtain brackets?
For 1 3/8 Inch Diameter Wood Poles: Two curtain rod brackets are sufficient up to a width of 60 inches (5 feet). For poles over 60 inches, we recommend the third bracket in the center to serve as a center support. Over 96 inches, a third rod bracket is required as a center support; this is mandatory!
What is the difference between curtain rod and pole?
The curtain rods (or poles) are finished on the ends by finials and held up by supporting brackets that are fixed to a wall. Curtain tracks (also known as traverse rods) are discreet and designed to blend with a wall or to fit behind decorative elements like a pelmet or valance.
How do you support the middle of a curtain rod?
Most curtain rods are hollow and light weight, so if you are able to access the middle of the rod, you can simply add a sturdy rod inside of it to add a bit of extra support. The key here is to add support without adding too much weight, so don’t assume that the thickest and heaviest rod will produce the best results.
How far should curtain rod extend past bracket?
Curtain rods should extend at least 3 to 6 inches past the window frame. Just as hanging curtains above the window frame makes the window appear taller, Bob Vila writes that extending the curtain rod past the window frame makes the window appear wider.