If hanging tab top curtains a thin rod is best.
Hanging curtain rods on door with a window.
Hang the rod on the brackets.
Go for a curtain rod that is between 8 and 12 inches wider than your window as it will give the illusion that your window is larger than it is.
How to put curtains on a front door without drilling.
Hang curtains at least 4 to 6 inches above the top of the windows.
This method works well for hanging wall rods french window curtain rods and even arched window curtain rods though you may need to take the unique shape of those styles into account.
Purchase a sash rod kit for each french door.
The trickiest part of hanging drapes is knowing where to put the curtain rod.
A thick rod will draw the curtain up making it hang too high.
Hang the curtains and double check to make sure your brackets are still secure.
Make sure the rod will adjust to fit the width of the window.
Putting a curtain rod on a front door does not mean you must drill holes into the metal.
Rods hung from each door panel eliminate the problem but there are only two types of rods that can be mounted to the doors without drilling holes in the doors.
Remove the rod again and put the curtain on the rod.
Rods that are wider than windows can be used to expand the appearance of the width of the window.
This will allow whatever curtains you chose to cover the window at all times.
You can purchase a ready made magnetic rod to hang.
Thicker rods create a more dramatic visual effect especially when hanging grommet curtains or pinch pleat curtains.
Installing curtain rods.
It differs based on a few factors including the style of the window the type of window covering and the height of the ceiling.
For example on a 54 inch wide window you could extend your curtain rods up to 9 inches on each side 54 divided by three.
Magnetic rods self adhere to metal french doors.
Open and close to check that they re functioning properly before finishing.
When selecting the right curtain rod go for one that is a bit wider than the width of your window.
The kit includes the top and bottom curtain rods mounting brackets and screws.