Curtain Rod Placement Above Window

Install the first bracket determine how far beyond the edge of the window the rod will extend.

Curtain rod placement above window.

Then make a mark. If you re using a long curtain rod or need extra support for. Drill guide holes where you ve placed your marks for the mounting. In this case this exact rod positioning works well because the rod is placed parallel with the beginning of the cornice which is very beautiful.

To find your ideal placement measure down from the ceiling to the top of the trim at the left corner of your window. Position your first wall mount bracket on the wall where you made a mark. Wall mounted rods are usually installed four inches above the window. Functional curtains when open must accommodate the folds of the curtain fabric.

Determining curtain placement outside inside the window the ideal position for the curtain rod is 6 inches to the left right of the window trim. Use a carpenter s level to make sure the. You may need to make. Repeat step one on the other side of your window.

Install the second bracket support one end of the curtain rod in the bracket you just installed. In this photo we can see that the curtain rod was placed just about 1 inch above the top window frame. For an average single window the 6. For cathedral ceilings leave approximately four to six inches above the window trim as a guideline.