SelectBlinds Chic Textured Drapery Installation Guide
- June 12, 2024
- SelectBlinds
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SelectBlinds Chic Textured Drapery
Product Information
This product is a 1 1/4 inch Metal Decorative Rod, designed for installing draperies. It comes with mounting brackets, center supports (for larger rod sets), decorative rings (sold separately), and decorative finials or end caps.
The product is versatile and can be customized to fit your specific installation needs. It is recommended to use a steel tape measure for accurate measurements and to plan the installation beforehand, considering factors such as under-treatments, clearance for decorative rings, clips, finials, and any unique aspects of your installation. Follow any specific instructions that came with your hardware.
Product Usage Instructions
- Ensure you have the necessary tools: tape measure, drill, drill bits (3/32 for wall studs, 1/4 for wall anchors), screwdriver, pencil, step stool or ladder, spirit level, and hammer (if necessary).
- Measure the curtain length and decide on the desired position of the mounting brackets. For larger rod sets, center supports must be used and positioned evenly between the outer brackets.
- Mark the screw locations using a pencil. If possible, it is recommended to drive the screws directly into a wall stud. If not possible or practical, use the provided drywall anchors. Drill starter holes for the screws or screws & anchors.
- Attach the brackets securely.
- Shirr the drapery panel(s) onto the rod or slide decorative rings (sold separately) onto the rod.
- Place the rod in the brackets and adjust the width as necessary.
- Tighten the set screws to secure the rod in place.
- Attach decorative finials or end caps to complete the installation.
Following these instructions will ensure a proper and secure installation of your 1 1/4 Metal Decorative Rod for your draperies.
How To Install
Use a steel tape measure to insure accuracy. Take a moment to plan your installation: consider positioning of under-treatments, clearance for decorative rings, clips & finials etc.; and anything that might be unique to your installation. Follow any specific instructions that came with your hardware.
1 1/4″ Metal Decorative Rod Installation
Draperies
If you do not already have your drapery rods installed, make sure to install them at exactly the same height that you measured the length of your drapes from. Follow the instructions below on how to install your drapery rods Place your draperies on the rod and arrange them the way that you would like them to hang
Step 1. Tools Required
Tape measure, drill, drill bits (3/32″ for wall studs, 1/4″ for wall anchors),
screw driver, pencil, step stool or ladder, spirit level, hammer (to tap in
anchor, if necessary).
Step 2. Installation
- Carefully measure the curtain length, and then position the mounting brackets as desired. Center Supports must be used for larger rod sets, and should be positioned evenly between the outer brackets (see drawings)
- Mark screw locations using a pencil. It is recommended that the screws be driven directly into a wall stud. However, if this is not possible or practical, drywall anchors have been provided. Drill starter holes for the screws or screws & anchors.
- Attach the brackets.
- Shirr the drapery panel(s) onto the rod, or slide decorative rings (sold separately) onto the rod, and then place the rod in the brackets. Adjust the width as necessary, and then tighten the set screws.
- Attach decorative finials or end caps.