What is a sash rod used for?

Sash rods are slender curtain rods that are used in pairs, one at the top and one at the bottom with the curtain fabric taut between them. Sash rods are secured to the door so the curtains move with the door when it is opened or closed. Curtains are gathered on sash rods with varying degrees of fullness.

What is the rod for curtains called?

traverse rod
A curtain rod, curtain rail, curtain pole, or traverse rod is a device used to suspend curtains, usually above windows or along the edges of showers or bathtubs, though also wherever curtains might be used.

Which rod is best for curtains?

Wooden rods support heavy curtains better than metal because they are not hollow. Poles come in 3-inch, 2¼-inch, 2-inch, and 1⅜-inch diameters. The bigger the window, the larger the diameter you will want. Note: Wood curtain poles have to be purchased in the exact size you need or cut to size, unlike some metal ones.

What kind of rod do you use for French doors?

While you could technically use any type of rod on French doors, we recommend using Kirsch Lockseam rods for the best look. Select the 1 ¼” return rods, as when you are covering the glass on French doors, you want the curtain fabric to be close to the door.

What are different types of curtain rods?

Types of Curtain Rods

  • Caffe Curtain Rod. Usually used for picture windows.
  • Traverse Curtain Rod. Traverse rods can be regular or decorative.
  • I-Beam Curtain Rod.
  • KS Track Curtain Rod.
  • Extendable Iron Rod.
  • Decorative Iron Rod.
  • Wooden Curtain Rod.
  • Clean/Acrylic Curtain Rod.

What is the difference between a curtain rod and a drapery rod?

Drapery rods and curtain rods are both used to hold up fabric. That is the main idea of the rods. Both are supported with hooks. The hooks for drapery rods are thicker to support the weight while the curtain rods are supported with slightly less.

How thick should curtain rods be?

Choose a curtain rod with a diameter of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm). Thin curtain rods tend to look cheap and can bow under the weight of your drapes if they are heavy. When choosing a curtain rod, look for a rod that is at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick for good aesthetics and curtain support.

How long should a curtain rod be for French doors?

The length of curtain that you should buy should be at least two inches longer than the door. For the width of your curtains, multiply your door width by 1.5. This will give you enough material to bunch in comfortably if you so choose.

What is a French curtain rod?

A French rod, or French pole, is one that instead of cutting off in midair is a curtain rod that returns to the wall. French style curtain rods are seeing some major love at the moment with designers and homeowners as a way to add a classic and traditional feel to a patterned and “busier” drapery.