Every renovation in an apartment or private house ends someday. At this time, that wonderful final moment comes – the choice of window textiles. But in order to hang beautiful Italian curtains, you first need to prepare the base, for which metal curtain rods are perfect. In order to select suitable products, as well as fasteners for it, you need to at least understand a little about the models, manufacturing companies, as well as the various metals from which the rods are made.
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Metal curtain rods: types and features
Modern manufacturers produce various hangers for curtains, porters, drapes, and lambrequins. They are distinguished by the materials they are made from, styles, colors, and quality of manufacture.
Here are the types of cornices sold in hardware stores:
- wooden;
- plastic;
- metal;
- combined.
According to statistics from window textile stores, the most interesting curtain rod options are combined options that combine elements of three materials at once. This method allows you to make a durable product with high aesthetic qualities.
Metal curtain rods are sold in:
- aluminum;
- steel (forging);
- brass.
And to give an aesthetic appearance, the surface is painted in different colors. Also, modern manufacturers have learned to use clever methods of applying paint. The so-called patination allows you to artificially age the metal.
The most popular colors are:
- silver;
- gold;
- chromium;
- bronze;
- copper.
Some metal curtains are decorated with forged elements. For example, arrowheads, ancient amulets, as well as elements of knightly attributes, harmoniously complement the interior space of the room.
Due to the fact that metal is a very durable material by its nature, capable of withstanding enormous loads while maintaining its shape, textiles of any density can be hung on the curtain rod.
Types of iron cornices
In addition to dividing curtains by metal type, this product is also divided into:
- round pipes;
- square pipes;
- aluminum profiles;
- single row and multiple rows;
- rope;
- specialized.
Each type has its own purpose, which is determined by several factors.
- Interior design style.
- Type of window textile suspension.
- Composition and completeness of window textiles.
If the first factor is very clear: the style of the metal curtain rod depends on the previously chosen design of the room, then the other two points need to be taken a closer look.
The type of suspension for each curtain is individual. For one manufacturer and style, these may be loops or clips, while for another, eyelets, ties or drawstrings. A curtain rod is selected for each type of suspension, which in turn can be located:
- on the wall;
- on the ceiling.
The type of arrangement also determines the type of cornice. Thus, profile aluminum products, which have several rows, are located on the ceiling, while forged curtains are hung on the wall.
Advice. If you want to buy high-quality and inexpensive hangers for window textiles, pay attention to iron products. They are cheaper than wooden ones, but are in no way inferior to them in terms of visual characteristics. And in terms of strength, durability and ease of maintenance, they are even superior.
It is worth understanding that steel forged products are several times stronger than aluminum or brass ones. Therefore, when choosing thick curtains and lambrequins, pay special attention to this point.
These products also differ in price. For example, forged curtain rods are more expensive than all others, but aluminum ones are the cheapest. But cheapness does not mean low quality. For example, aluminum products are sold with a paint layer already applied.
Aluminum products
Aluminum curtains are usually available in two types:
- ordinary (round or square pipe);
- profile.
Aluminum profile hangers in their original form do not attract much attention. The point here is that manufacturers produce this cornice exclusively for a functional purpose. Such products are suitable for hidden installation, as they are made in the form of guides.
Due to the large selection of molding materials, its texture and pattern, aluminum guides are in great demand among city dwellers.
Aluminum is a metal, so you can hang heavy curtains, tulle and even lambrequins on such a suspension. Fastening is carried out mainly on the ceiling. Due to its relative lightness, the guide can be attached to plasterboard.
But for stretch ceilings, a ceiling guide will not work (unless the window has a special place for fastening). In this case, it is better to fasten it to the wall, using special brackets. In this case, the front part of the curtain can be decorated with the same molding, or simply covered with colored tape.
Conventional tubular or square curtain rods are made of aluminum. Such a product is characterized by comparative lightness and reliability. To give aesthetic qualities, the surface is usually painted with a special paint. Such hangers are attached both to the ceiling and to the wall.
Look how organically the bronze curtain rods fit into the photo below. At first glance, it is not immediately clear that this is aluminum.
Forging as a decorative element
The most expensive, but also the most elegant for interior decoration, look forged suspensions. The material for their manufacture is exclusively steel. This, of course, affects the mass of the crossbar, so such a suspension can only be attached to concrete structures.
Most often, forged crossbars are made in single- and double-row versions. This is due to their large weight. But three-row models can also be made to order. Only in this case, much attention is paid to the fastening elements: their number and strength.
The most popular type of curtain rod is a pipe. It is made using a special technology, which produces a twisted texture. Forged elements of different shapes are usually attached to the ends. Intricate models are in high demand.
Metal curtain rods are in no way inferior in beauty to wooden analogues. But in terms of service life, reliability and ease of maintenance, they are even superior to natural wood. Look at the selection of photos immediately after the article. Perhaps you will find a curtain rod to your taste.
VIDEO: DIY installation of a metal curtain rod.
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