What does 3 inch rod pocket mean?
Curtain Rod Pockets A 3 inch pocket will accept a 2 1/2 inch continental curtain rod or a 1 1/2 inch diameter round decorative rod. Most of our Curtains and Drapes have this size pocket. Decorative Rods should be used with Grommet and Tab Top Curtains.
What size rod do you need for a double window?
48-84″ Curtain Rods The most common size of a double-hung window is 24″-48″. Once you add the extra inches to the side for curtain rod installation, the smaller size rod will be too small for the largest of these common windows. And often, these windows are hung in pairs.
Can you double up curtain rods?
Use double brackets and double curtain rods to layer a sheer curtain under an opaque or blackout drape or curtain. This technique allows sunlight to shine through while still maintaining privacy. Only a single bracket and rod is needed for the outer curtain layer.
Are double curtain rods worth it?
Using two layers of curtains on your windows adds depth, making the room feel larger. Instead of adding two different curtain rods to your windows, try double curtain rods. Double curtain rods are the best way to create a layered effect, giving a distinct and put-together look.
What size curtain rod do I need?
Use the largest of the three as your window’s width. If you don’t have much space to either side of your window, look for a curtain rod that is the same width as your window. However, if space permits, we recommend that your curtain rod extend five inches past your window on either side.
What size rod pocket do I need?
A 1 ½” rod pocket should be used on a standard 1” curtain rod or with a decorative rod 13/16” diameter or smaller. A 3” rod pocket should be used on a standard 2 ½” continental or dauphine rod or on a decorative rod 1 3/8” – 1 ½ ” diameter.
What kind of rod do you use for grommet curtains?
For example, a common 1 5/8-inch grommet glides over a 1 3/8-inch diameter rod. It’s large enough to allow for curtain movement in windy conditions as well; the curtain can billow without rigid stress from an inflexible mounting system.
How wide should rod pocket curtains be?
To ensure that curtain panels look ample when closed, they should have a combined width that is 2 to 2.5 times the width of the window/rod. That means if you are ordering Grommet style or Rod-pocket style, the total drapery width should be at least 2 times the window/rod widths.
What are flat curtain rods called?
dauphine rods
Continental curtain rods, also called dauphine rods, are flat-faced bars used for heavier pleated draperies and valance curtains with rod pockets.
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