[TheForge] Arched Window Curtain Rods

Wed Apr 9 13:11:00 2003

She does realize  I hope, that when the curtains are opened, they will 
pile up on the floor, since they are of varying length obviously.   
Regarding keeping the rings in place, I would suggest that you fuller 
grooves in it.   They could be worked into the design.

Charles

Chris Worsley wrote:

>Ray -
>Sounds like another interior designer that promises a client something without a clue as to whether it is possible or not! Hateful situation..........
>But, it can be done if you attach a hanging rod to the rings on the 'inside' side of each curtain in the pair, and use that to slide (or drag) the curtains shut. Put
>two notches or some sort of catch (like rivet heads) at the top where you want each of the closing curtain rings to hold. I make no stops for a partially open
>curtain, just 'open' or 'closed'.
>Of course, the homeowner will have to deal with the fact that there will be lots of material dragging on the floor when they are open if they are full length.
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>Chris
>Alexandria VA
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>>Good Morning!!
>>Another new question:
>>I have a request from an Interior Designer (someone I have been working with for several years) for arched curtain rods that go over an arched window, of course.
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>>The rod and return design are easy enough and fabrication is easy enough, the question she asked is:
>>"How do we keep the curtain rings where we want them?" In order words she wants to be able to pull the drapes open and closed on the rods.
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>>My first thought was magnets on the curtain rings, or notching the top of the curtain rod.
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>>Any other thoughts?
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>>Ray Miller
>>Cincinnati
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