I’ve formally discovered my new absolute favourite curtain rod and rings. I’ve been looking and looking for the proper brushed gold (or brushed brass) curtain rods for years, and I may by no means discover something that (1) seemed very nice and substantial, (2) didn’t break the financial institution, and (3) was simply the appropriate colour.
In reality, after I was ending up the lounge some time again, I couldn’t discover something that met these necessities, so I ended up shopping for a unique colour and spray portray the curtain rods and brackets.
They’re not nice. They’re telescoping rods, and those over the 2 home windows flanking the fireside are too quick to make use of three brackets, however the rods don’t maintain completely straight with out a third bracket within the center. In order that they bow down slightly bit, and that drives me loopy.
However y’all! This curtain rod that I purchased for the studio (affiliate hyperlink) is sheer perfection! At 1.25″ diameter, it’s substantial in feel and look. And the brushed gold end is so fairly!
I ordered an 8-foot curtain rod. It got here in two items that screw collectively within the center.
For the ends, there are these easy little finish caps (which I desire over ornamental finials) that simply aspect over the rod, so that they don’t screw on.
As soon as they’re on, there’s slightly screw on the aspect that tightens the tip cap onto the rod with an allen wrench, which comes with the curtain rod.
So whereas these are described as non-telescoping (which they’re positively not) and non-adjustable, that could be technically true, however the place there’s a will, there’s a approach. 😀 I wanted the curtain rod to be 88.5 inches lengthy (with the tip caps), and the curtain rod I purchased was 96.5 inches lengthy (with the tip caps). So it was eight inches too lengthy.
Not an issue! Because the finish caps don’t screw on, I used to be in a position to reduce 4 inches off of every finish utilizing my miter noticed. Do you know you possibly can reduce metallic with a miter noticed? I’ve performed it many instances, and it really works out nice! In the event you’re going to be slicing a number of metallic together with your miter noticed (like when you’re constructing a sequence hyperlink fence and you could reduce a lot of metallic posts), I might extremely recommend shopping for a blade to suit your noticed that’s particularly for slicing metallic. However I solely wanted to make two cuts. So I wasn’t going to make a visit to Dwelling Depot for a brand new blade, after which take the time to swap out blade, solely to make two cuts.
So right here’s what I do when slicing metallic with my miter noticed. (Do that at your individual threat!!)
- I solely ever reduce skinny or tender metals. This curtain rod metallic is comparatively skinny, so I used to be assured that it will reduce with no drawback. I’ve reduce aluminum utilizing my miter noticed many instances.
- I’m going VERY slowly. Not like after I reduce wooden with my noticed, the place every reduce takes about two or three seconds, I’m going extraordinarily slowly when slicing metallic. I take about 20 seconds to make every reduce.
- I at all times, at all times, ALWAYS put on eye safety when slicing metallic. The very last thing I would like is a metallic shard being thrown into my eye.
Utilizing that methodology, I used to be in a position to make a really clear reduce on every finish of this curtain rod. These finish caps match completely over the reduce ends.
I really like the design of the brackets that include the curtain rod, additionally. The clear, easy design of the bottom (or no matter you name that half that attaches to the wall) actually appealed to me.
However after I received them out of the field to put in them, I used to be equally impressed with the ingenious design of the brackets. These oval holes are clearly the place the bracket screws into the wall. However do you see that center sq. gap? That’s the arm of the bracket that locks into the mounting plate to carry it securely.
Right here you possibly can see it higher with out the mounting plate in place.
So that you simply pull the arm of the bracket out a bit, and the mounting plate slides proper out.
After which upon getting the mounting plate on the wall, the again of the bracket slides over the mounting plate, and the arm will get pushed again, locking it onto the mounting plate. After which every part is held firmly in place with tiny screws tightened securely utilizing the allen wrench offered.
I really like this design a lot! I really like that there aren’t any uncovered, seen screws (like what I’ve on my lounge curtain rods…bleh), and the non-telescoping rod offers the completed, put in curtain rod such a fairly, clear look.
And simply take a look at these stunning, good little brackets!
It’s simply good! Have I discussed that but? 😀 In all probability not, so let me say it now. It’s good! And per week or so in the past, I confirmed y’all the curtain rings that go with it (affiliate hyperlink). Right here’s one other look.
That sq. metallic used to make the rings offers it a better finish look, in my humble opinion. I can’t wait to get my curtains made now!
I used to be so curious to see the material in place, so I draped it over the curtain rod to provide us a sneak peek of what this space will appear like when it’s completed. Have a look.
Isn’t that going to look so good?! I did get one other coat on the French doorways, so I feel these are fully completed now. I nonetheless must do another paint touchups and get the ground cleaned up. After which I simply must make the curtains, and I feel that’s it for this again entry! It’s getting there!
Addicted 2 Adorning is the place I share my DIY and adorning journey as I rework and embellish the 1948 fixer higher that my husband, Matt, and I purchased in 2013. Matt has M.S. and is unable to do bodily work, so I do nearly all of the work on the home on my own. You can learn more about me here.
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