How To Install Two Layers Of Curtains
Then hang your second outer layer typically an opaque or blackout curtain.
How to install two layers of curtains. A install double drapery brackets. Double curtain rods allows you to hang two layers of curtains giving a two dimensional effect to your window dressing. Usually the under layer is a lightweight thin material that allows soft light into the room. How to layer drapery panels.
Install the curtain rod brackets into studs with the 2 included screws. The sheer curtain can be hung inside the window frame or on the frame. Blinds and shades are optional if you d like you can layer curtains over curtains. B feed sheers onto adjustable rod.
The curtains featured here are easy classic pleat draperies in athena oceanus and rod pocket top draperies in fairfield dove. How to layer draperies. C place sheer rod onto brackets. As mentioned above the base could be a sheer or opaque curtain shade or blind.
Curtains made with two layers of complementary fabric have the same advantages as curtains made with a single fabric layer with a lining they block more light offer greater insulation and. It ll look something like this. Install the hardware for a curtain rod or a café rod that will be used for the sheer curtains. If it is placed on the frame position it so that it is 2 inches from the outer side of the window frame.
Next assemble your base layer. Install this layer 6 inches or higher above the upper frame of the window and when choosing panel width multiply the total width of the window by 1 5 so that the curtain fabric gathers. This layer is also the perfect place to install sheer liners for a little added texture. You can stop with two layers or finish your windows look with an outer layer of a valance or window scarf.
The top layer is usually a thick more decorative fabric.