How To Install French Door Curtain Rods
How to install cafe rods on french doors.
How to install french door curtain rods. The rods if chosen to your liking can compliment the doors and curtains or some can be covered by the curtain so they are not even visible. 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. With measurements in hand you can now purchase the right curtains and curtain rods for the french doors. This method works well for hanging wall rods french window curtain rods and even arched window curtain rods though you may need to take the unique shape of those styles into account.
Purchase a sash rod kit for each french door. If you re using traverse curtain rods the process will be similar but some steps are different. Two sets top and bottom for each french door. The kit includes the top and bottom curtain rods mounting brackets and screws.
Much of each door s area is made up of windows so they let in a great deal of light. Heres some pics of styles of curtains on a site i saved because we may be replacing a window with a french door in a bedroom. If your curtains will be hanging down from the wall you will only need one curtain rod. Before you install curtain rods decide where you want the bottom of your curtains to fall and use a measuring tape to determine where the top of the curtains will be.
Tension rods suspend curtains from the window frame provided the frame is thick enough. Mark this spot on either side of your casing and use a laser level to make sure your marks are even. Make sure the rod will adjust to fit the width of the window.