How To Hang Door Panel Curtains

Measure your sliding doors.

How to hang door panel curtains. Since the window in question is a sliding door we will walk you through the steps necessary to install these curtains for such windows. Rods hung from each door panel eliminate the problem but there are only two types of rods that can be mounted to the doors without drilling holes in the doors. You will need a curtain a few sizes bigger than the windows on the top as well on the sides. Magnetic rods self adhere to metal french doors.

For drapes to look full the panels should have a combined width of at least double the width of the window. Measure the height and width of the french door windows. If you have two panels each one should equal the width of the window. Install the brackets according to directions.

The first step involves getting to know the dimensions of sliding door. Hang the curtain rod. Sheer door panels have a 1 1 2 rod pocket and 1 header on top and bottom and require a pair of sash rods for hanging. This will be the height of your curtain rod.

Generally grommet curtains just go to the floor. Keep in mind that some fabrics hang differently than others so light fabrics may require more fullness while heavy fabrics may require a little less. Keep in mind that the standard length of grommet panels is 84 although longer lengths are also available. Mark the center point where your curtain rod will hang.

Tension rods suspend curtains from the window frame provided the frame is thick enough. Purchase door curtain panels that equal one and one half times the window width so you can gather the material when you hang it.