Curtain Hanging Methods

Curtains can be hung on a track, a rod or a decorative pole. It all depends on the style of heading you choose, the weight of your fabric and the look you want to achieve.

Look for quality and value for money when shopping for your hanging system. If curtains are going to be opened and closed many, many times, then a good quality track and/or pulley system will work for a long time.

If you are looking for a decorative pole with finials, do check that there is room either side of your window to accomodate the length of each finial. Adjacent walls or ceiling beams can get in the way. You may need to forget the finials and be content with the pole finishing into the edge of the adjacent wall instead. This will allow the outer edge of the curtain to hang level with the adjacent wall and cover the outside of the window frame.

It is impossible to accurately measure the finished drop of your curtains without the track, rod or pole in place. It is therefore best to choose your hanging method carefully and install it before measuring up and buying your fabric.

Let's assume you have chosen your style of curtain heading. The following pages describe your choices of hanging methods - what exactly they are and how they work.