You could pool the curtains at either side of the doors to create a rich plush and sophisticated appearance.
Hanging curtains over french doors.
Attempting to open the doors while the curtains are closed damages the curtain fabric rods and brackets.
When the measurement is the same on both ends the rod is centered.
French doors are notoriously hard to dress with curtains.
The drapery rod is typically hung high above the doors and extends several inches beyond the door frame with the draperies extending to.
You will open your options significantly just by considering this alternative.
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Center the curtain rod by measuring from the end of the curtain rod to the edge of the door on both sides.
Determine where on the door you want to mount the curtain rod and hold it in place.
The long curtains can cover the entire wall not just the sliding glass doors.
Panels hung over the door frame prevent the doors from opening properly.
If hanging the curtains to cover the panes of the doors measure the width of the pane of the glass and add 1 inch to each side for a total of 2 inches.
Some homeowners choose to hang draperies over french doors.
Hang a thin metal rod close to the ceiling to maintain a simple and uniform look.
Hanging curtains over french doors the photo above shows how installing an ornamental traverse curtain rod above the doors can work very well in your home.
Mark the mounting bracket.
Tulle curtains attached right to the doors burlap curtains attached in bow shape to the doors obscuring the gap above the french doors with a bamboo blind black and creamy draperies over the windows and doors.
The easy to hang panels are hung on small curtain rods that can be mounted to the door.
Other options include magnetic rods and adjustable tension rods to avoid drilling into your doors.
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Front door window curtains french door curtains and door and sidelight panels to name a few are usually hung on a rod pocket.
Step 3 curtain rods.
If you are hanging the french door curtains above the doors measure the width of the french doors plus 2 inches on both sides for a total of 4 inches.
Not all sliding glass doors are huge but even the smaller ones need curtains if you value your privacy.
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