How to Hang Your Window Treatment

Tools you will need:

1. Curtain rod, installed with brackets and hardware
2. Rings or hooks (depending on the type of treatment)
3. Curtains or draperies
4. Tiebacks (optional)

Step 1: Hanging stationary window treatments.

If you chose a decorative rod or pole, you may use a variety of different methods to hang your new stationary window treatments. The simplest method is to simply slide the pole through the rod pocket of the curtain. It is sometimes helpful to place a small plastic bag over the end of the rod, so that it does not snag the fabric. Adjust the rod, so that the rod and window treatments are the appropriate width. Slide the rod onto the brackets, and adjust the fabric so that it falls in even folds. Secure the sides with tiebacks if desired.

If you are using decorative rings, put the rings on the rod and adjust the rod to the appropriate width. Slide the rod onto the brackets. Clip the rings to the window treatments, making sure to evenly space the fabric. Once all the rings are used, adjust the spacing so that the fabric falls in even folds. Secure the sides with tiebacks if desired.

Note: You can open and close these window treatments by hand if desired.

Step 2: Hanging moveable window treatments.

The most common hardware used for moveable window treatments is a traverse rod, which features plastic grommets attached to cords and pulleys. Traverse rods are generally used with pinch-pleated draperies, but can also be used with other types of window treatments. You will need hooks to attach the fabric to the plastic grommets.

Slide the pointed end of the hook up through the back of the fabric. Be careful to keep the hook inside the fabric, so it does not show in the front. Use one hook for each pleat, or equally space the hooks across the fabric. Make sure that the hooks are all at the same distance from the top of the fabric-generally, the hooks should be placed low enough so that the fabric completely covers the traverse rod.

Once all of the hooks are in place, you are ready to hang the draperies. Use the cords of the traverse rod to place the rod in the "closed" position, so that the plastic grommets are evenly spaced across the window. Start from one end and hook the draperies onto the rod. The first and second hooks on each side should be attached to the fixed end of the traverse rod. Once all of the hooks are attached, you may remove any unused plastic grommets. Use the cords to open and close your window treatments.