Ways to fasten curtains: fastening curtains to the ceiling, to the wall, on the rings, on the eyelets, on the Velcro. Fastening of roller blinds, Roman curtains, curtains blinds.

Curtains are the decoration of windows and perfectly emphasize the interior of the room, linking all the objects in a single picture. Curtains a little to choose them it is necessary to fix still. About what methods of fastening curtains exist, we will tell in this article.

Curtain rails, types

Curtains not only complement the interior, but also carry a functional load, regulating the arrival of light into the house and concealing what is happening from prying eyes.

They are usually attached to cornices, which can be made of different materials:

• plastic;
• metal;
• tree.

In addition to the fabrication material, the cornices differ in the type of attachment to:

• ceiling;
• wall.

Which one is better to choose for you, based on the curtains available. We will tell you more about each of the types of cornice.

fastening curtains to the ceiling

For this type of fastening, ceiling cornices are usually used. They are a flat guide made of plastic or metal, which is attached to the ceiling. After this, hooks are inserted into the special grooves, to which the curtains are attached. They can be either one or two rows. Advantages of such a cornice is the possibility of manufacturing according to individual sizes and shapes. In order to perfectly fit it into the interior, the cornice itself can be masked with a special baguette, which can be selected for the width and pattern of the ceiling skirting. It looks very beautiful, the only such cornice is limited in the way of fastening the curtains themselves. They can be attached using a special tape or hooks.

fasteners for curtains to the wall

The most common wall mount. It can be carried out with the help of eaves, which are mounted on special brackets to the wall. They can have a variety of shapes, for example, pipes with a circular or rectangular cross section. The choice of color and design of the tips that will decorate the cornice itself and not allow the curtains to slip off the guide are very diverse. Such cornices provide rather wide opportunities for types of fastening of curtains about which we will talk further.

fastening of curtains on rings

In a set with many cornices there are rings on which it is possible to hang curtains. If necessary, they can be purchased separately. This is a very convenient method of fastening, allowing you to hang curtains from any fabric, even heavy. On the rings are usually fixed plastic hooks, it remains to sew a special tape on the curtain and fix it on the cornice. Do not confuse rings with eyelets. The rings are on the outside, and the eyelets are installed in the fabric. Curtains on the rings have their advantages:

• create a beautiful drapery cloth curtains;
• strong;
• exclude unnecessary costs for the fabric.

The only drawback is a difficult removal for cleaning.

fastening curtains on the eyelets

Eyelets are elements that are inserted directly into the fabric and emphasize its texture. They are elegant and well accentuated by the beauty of the curtains. It is very convenient to hang curtains with this fastening, they are simply put on the cornice tube and fixed at its ends with tips. The eyelets can be either square or round. They are selected depending on the cross-section of the cornice. They can be made of plastic or metal. A variety of colors allows you to pick them up under the cornice, which will make the eyelets less noticeable. They can also be glossy or matte. This kind of fastening has its own dances:

• curtains to hang comfortably and quickly;
• beautiful drapery is created.

It is very easy to care for curtains on eyelets. They must be removed from the eaves. After this, through all the rings you need to pass the rope and pull them together. Now you can wash the blind in the washing machine.

fastening of curtains on velcro

Curtains with velcro are convenient and practical. For this you can buy a special cornice on which the Velcro tape is fixed and its contact part must be sewn onto the blind. After that, you can easily fix the canvas on the cornice. Probably, this is the simplest and most convenient way to install curtains. Such curtains will be easily removed for cleaning. Only with time will have to change the tape - Velcro, tk. it can get stuck in villi or it's bad to keep a curtain.

Ways to fasten curtains

In addition to classic curtains, additional accessories in the form of the following tools are very popular:

• roller blinds;
• jalousie;
• roman curtains.

Their application in the interior and methods of attachment will be considered in more detail for each species.

fastening of roller blinds

Recently, roller blinds have been actively used not only in office buildings, but also in homes. They perfectly protect from the sun and do not require the placement of curtains. They are fastened very easily or on special fixators that are attached to the top of the window leaf, after which a roll of curtains is installed between the locks. They can also be secured with self-tapping screws. Also, the fixing methods are divided in appearance:
Open   - when the roll is fixed in the latches and is not closed.

Closed   - the roll is closed with a lid for the color of the window frame and also guides are installed on the sides. This gives the whole structure a neat and beautiful appearance.
  Curtains of this type are convenient, take up little space, and you can choose the level of shading of the fabric. A rich palette will allow you to choose the roll models for any interior.

fastening of Roman curtains

The Roman are very beautiful, require a small amount of material for manufacturing. And most importantly easy to care for. In general, they are made to order, according to individual sizes. Cornices for such curtains are made of:

• plastic;
• aluminum.

A special cornice is already equipped with a lifting mechanism, which will allow easy assembling and lowering it. As a rule, cornices are made of small size and placed on each window leaf. This is the most optimal option. You can also fasten a large cornice on the window and hang the curtain on the entire window. The only thing to keep in mind is that individual doors open and the curtain should not interfere. The fabric itself is attached to the cornice with Velcro, and is assembled with a special cord. Such curtains fit well into the classic interior.

fastening curtains blinds

One of the most common types of additional curtains are blinds. They are functional and do not require permanent assembly. If necessary, they can be closed or opened. There are several types of fastening such curtains:

• on the wall;
• on the ceiling;
• in the window opening.

The most convenient way is the latter. This method will not interfere with the opening of the window and access to the windowsill. The first two mounting options will be appropriate for the blind windows. Lock the blinds on the sash of the window with self-tapping screws or double tape. Both methods are convenient, but in the second one you do not have to violate the integrity of the structure. After installing the fasteners in it, fix the guide with the fixed slats. These curtains are functional and easy to clean, enough to wipe their surface with a damp cloth.

Brackets for fastening curtains

Without the bracket, you can not install the cornice, and hang the curtains. It depends on it all the strength of the structure. By the method of attachment, the brackets can be divided into:
Wall Mounted   represent a bar that is attached to the wall above the window.

Ceiling, based on the name attached to the ceiling and most often have the form of the letter "T". The end part of them is fixed to the ceiling, after which the pipes of the cornice are installed.

From wall to wall.   In this case, cylindrical holders are attached to opposite walls, after which a tube is placed in them and fixed with screws.
  By the number of holes for guides, the brackets can be divided into:

• double;
• single.

You need to choose them depending on what you hang. If just curtain, enough single model. If you expect a tight curtain, you need a double bracket. The reliability of the part depends on the material of manufacture. Plastic are suitable for small length cornices and light curtains. For heavier fabrics, it is best to use wooden or metal models. They are designed for large windows. After the chosen model and the material of the bracket it must be fixed on the wall. The whole process takes place in several stages:

1. mark the wall based on the size of the cornice;
2. drill holes;
3. in the holes we place the dowel - nails and fix the brackets;
4. we set the guides and fix the structure with screws.

It's pretty simple. It is necessary to carefully measure the distance, and fix the bracket to the wall.

This article describes the ways of fastening curtains and their types. Using the advice of the article, you can choose for your home the best option for curtains and install them on the window. Successful work.