- Regardless of the curtain or drapery style you choose, precise measuring is the first step in curtain rod installation. To avoid marking up walls during the planning steps, tape pieces of paper to the wall where the mounts will be installed, and remove them right before the final tightening of the screws. Be sure there are studs behind the wall surface to securely mount the brackets. For draperies that hang above the floor, measure from the ceiling to the rod placement points on each side to make sure the mounts are even. Stand back and survey the rod placement for conformity before tightening the screws.
- If you want your draperies to end just below the window, mount the brackets 3 inches from either side of the window frame and 4 inches above it. For rods longer than 5 feet, add a center bracket for support. Let the curtain drape to the bottom of the window frame, and conceal the cord pulley 1 inch above and behind the curtain.
- For draperies you want to end 1 inch above the floor, follow the same procedure for the below-window configuration but extend the length of the drape. Since longer draperies are heavier, you may need an additional support bracket for the top rod. Space each support bracket evenly between the ends of the rod.
- Draperies than extend from the ceiling to the floor give a room a formal, tailored look. Install the drapery rod into the wall 1 inch below the ceiling intersection or molding. Mount the brackets 3 inches out from each side of the window and follow the steps for drapery-to-floor rod installation.
- Since curtain rods are slightly flexible and often have sliding parts and pulleys, they can be difficult to manipulate and properly install without assistance, so it’s best to have someone help with the project. Choose curtain and drapery rods in colors that match or complement the walls and draperies to create a finished look. Too much contrast in the color combinations distracts from the beauty of the window treatment.
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