How do you fix a broken string on a curtain rod?

Snip the cord just above the knot with scissors and discard the end pieces. Feed the new cord through the top right opening of master carrier A and tie the end of the cord. Pull the cord to the right and bring it over the top of the pulley. Pull the cord down to the left between the first and second pulley.

Can you cut curtain rods to size?

Both decorative wooden drapery rods and metal curtain rods can be quickly trimmed to perfectly fit your window. Most hollow core metal drapery rods can be cut using a hacksaw with a fine cutting blade. Or, as long as you have a fine metal blade, you can use a powered miter saw.

How do you strengthen curtain rods?

Screwing directly into a stud is the most secure way to support your curtain rod and brackets. Use a stud finder to locate a stud above your window before trying other methods. If there isn’t a stud, you need to use a drywall anchor and a screw to reinforce your curtain rod brackets.

What are Pull String curtains called?

Traverse rods
Traverse rods have clips or eyes that move along a track embedded in a slot in the rod. The eyes have a small opening for the curtain pins and they’ll run evenly across the rod, with the number of eyes dependent on how long the rod is. A cord runs through the rod, too, and is attached to a master slide or pulley.

Can you cut acrylic drapery rods?

Cellcast acrylic rods come in eight foot lengths. No problem, says Kip, he will cut it to the length you need for free, but you have to purchase by the rod. You will still be buying the rods in eight feet lengths for cellcast, and six feet lengths in the extruded.

Can I cut a curtain pole?

Metal curtain poles can be cut with a hacksaw, or for a totally square cut, use one of our special curtain pole cutters. Wooden curtain poles can be cut with a fine tooth wood saw. Helpful Hint: Always remember that when you are cutting a curtain pole that is in two pieces you must trim equal amounts from each side.

Why is my curtain stuck?

There are two main reasons why your curtain rod will stick. The first is a jammed or stuck roller. The second is a bend in the rod track itself, which will prevent your curtains from opening or closing to a certain point.

What kind of Saw do you use to cut drapery rods?

Most hollow core metal drapery rods can be cut using a hacksaw with a fine cutting blade. Or, as long as you have a fine metal blade, you can use a powered miter saw. Make sure to buy metal curtain rods that are hollow core if you plan to cut them to size yourself. Solid metal drapery hardware is best cut to size by the manufacturer.

What can I make curtain rods out of?

Make DIY custom curtain rods made out of inexpensive electrical conduit! Make gorgeous, real wood, DIY curtain rods that look like something from a high end store for a fraction of the cost! Save money and still provide a modern, unique style by making West Elm style inspired wood curtain rods.

Can a drapery rod be trimmed to fit a window?

As long as you have access to the right tools, the project is really very easy. Both decorative wooden drapery rods and metal curtain rods can be quickly trimmed to perfectly fit your window. And, the process is similar for both the wood and metal styles.

How big do curtain rods need to be?

When helping home owners and interior decorators choose the best drapery hardware for their home or project, the question of cutting drapery rods to size seems to come up often. You’ll quickly notice that most curtain rods come from the manufacturer in several predetermined lengths like four foot, six foot and eight foot.