How do you string a curtain rod?

Thread one end of the cord up through the rod casing around inner pulley A in the left corner of the rod, pulling the cord around the pulley and into the rod channel. Thread it under the small plastic carriers along the channel and tie the end on the left master carrier.

How do you restring a curtain drawn cord track?

Holding the cords taut, push carrier 2 as far to the left as possible. Hook cord over the lug on carrier 2 to secure it. Replace sliders at each end. Re-attach track onto brackets and re-hang curtains.

Can I hang regular curtains on a traverse rod?

Regular curtains will not evenly hang in a traverse rod. But with a few sewing and pinch-pleating, you can turn regular curtains into pinch pleat curtains.

How does a traverse rod work?

How do Traverse Curtain Rods Work? These mechanical rods operate by using small clips that move along a track that is embedded in the rod itself. This allows the curtain or drape to move smoothly along the rod and prevents any snagging that may happen with traditional curtain rods.

How do you replace curtain cords?

Replacing a drapery rod cord is easy and inexpensive.

1. Remove the drapes from the rod.
2. Measure the length of the drapery rod and pull using the tape measure.
3. Slide the carriers to the ends of the rod so that they are in the open position.
4. Insert one end of the cord through the pulleys on the drapery pull side of the rod.

Are pinch pleated drapes out of style?

Pleated panels are a classic style of drapery and so never really go out of fashion, although their popularity rises and falls with current trends. They look quite formal, so work best with formal or traditional decorating styles. Pinch pleat is the most common style.

What’s the best way to string a One Way traverse rod?

Make a double knot in the end of the cord and pull the cord to tighten. The remaining cord on the left-hand side is the cord drop and will loop over the lower pulley or tension control near the floor. If your cord frays while installing it, tidy the ends with a pair of scissors.

Where is the cord drop on a drapery rod?

The cord drop is the length of cord that hangs from the drapery rod down the side of your window or door to the lower pulley near the floor. Add these two measurements together and double it. Add an extra 6 inches in case of error. Buy and cut this total length of cord. Remove the old cord. Start by removing the rod from the brackets.

How do you measure the width of a drapery rod?

Measure the width of the rod and the cord drop. The cord drop is the length of cord that hangs from the drapery rod down the side of your window or door to the lower pulley near the floor. Add these two measurements together and double it. Add an extra 6 inches in case of error.