How to Hang a ceiling curtain: the assembly and fastening rules

Curtains and drapes create a cozy atmosphere in the house and family warmth are the practical design solution. Dense multi-layered curtains are very heavy. Unfortunately, not all wall moldings are able to withstand this weight. In this case, it is advisable to use a ceiling curtain. And if the installation of the wall cornice is usually no problem with the ceiling is not always go so smoothly. How to Hang a ceiling curtain you will learn in this article.

Ceiling curtains: the description of the design

Ceiling curtains - this is a device for decorating curtains of window openings. It received its name for a particular method of attachment - to the ceiling. Curtains important element of the design space. There are many variations of ceiling cornices. They vary in size, color, style, construction materials (wood, plastic, metal, etc.).

Particular attention should be paid to the design features of the curtain. From this also depends on the method of attachment.

According to the designs mean distinguish the following models.

1. Profile. They represent a tire made of aluminum or plastic profile, with the troughs for the runners. Suitable for use in areas with complex geometric shapes. May have any bend radius. The most common and universal form of eaves. Upon request, they can be supplemented with self-adhesive tape for trouble-free mounting mechanism for pelmet and razdvizheniya or raising curtains.
   

   Cornices - a whole system, equipped with tracks for runners, control gear, clamps and plugs

2. String. Pretty simple form of curtains. It represents one or more strings of fishing line or wire, and fixing, by means of which the pull strings from the ceiling. Not suitable for long-term use and are too heavy curtains as sag in the middle.
   

   String curtain rod can be mounted both on the walls and on the ceiling, made of durable metal fishing line, almost invisible against the background of curtains

3. Round. It consists of a rod made of wood, plastic or metal fixtures. Simple and at the same time elegant look curtains. It does not sag as a string. It serves as a wonderful decoration of the interior.
   

   Round ceiling cornice of the metal will look good in the style of hi-tech, minimalist or modern

4. Baguette. Characterized by a variety of design options. Outer portion covers the decorative strip bus. Able to withstand heavy, multi-layered curtains.
   

   Framing ceiling cornice with hidden inside plastic cornice

Install curtains on ceiling

Before you mount the ceiling curtain to the ceiling and go directly to the assembly, it is necessary to check the availability of the necessary tools and fasteners. Which tool to use depends on the type of curtains and ceiling finishes.

The tool for installation.

To install you will need the following tools.

• Tape measure, pencil, ruler. Correct calculation - the key to a successful installation.
• Perforator, Bulgarian or drill. In case you have to drill a hole in the ceiling.
• Screwdriver (screwdriver). For tightening fasteners.
• Fasteners (screws, screws, dowels, etc.).
• Liquid Nails. It can be used in some cases instead of the classic fixings.
• Instructions on how to attach the curtain to the ceiling.

mounting curtains algorithm differs from the type of curtains and decoration.

Consider a few options.

Installation on a concrete ceiling curtains

By carrying out necessary markup hammer drill or drill holes in the ceiling in increments of no more than 60 cm. If you plan to hang heavy drapes, to be reduced step.

Then prepare the curtain. If the plastic rail is not the right length, it can be cut or boost. Then, drill a hole with the same pitch as that of the ceiling. On wooden or metal the curtains usually have ready-made holes.

How to attach the curtain to the ceiling? To begin, fix the dowel-nails using a power screwdriver or a screwdriver. Runners left inserted and the plug.

This method is suitable for panel houses with slab floors.

Installation of curtains to the ceiling plasterboard

How to hang the curtain on the suspended ceiling? During the installation of the ceiling, you can leave a small gap between the window and the canvas ceiling flush curtains. In this case, the curtains is attached directly to the ceiling. It is also possible to place pre-planned fastening lay eaves beam or metal profile.

After the ceiling is complete, the curtain or mounted on beam profile through the plasterboard. But there are times when the decision to impose a ceiling cornice comes after ceiling installation.

In this case, there are two ways mounting.

The first is the use of special anchors - butterfly. Fasten it like a normal plug. Doing a hole in the drywall, insert the dowel and fasten the screw. In the process of tightening the screws, dowel disclosed. This ensures a stable fit. Despite this, in the curtain attached to the drywall, you can not hang heavy drapes.

If, however, you want to hang a multi-level black-out curtains, you can use the second option used to secure the anchor bus for concrete. A drill with a long drill hole in the base is done through the plasterboard ceiling depth of about 5 cm. With the anchor to attach the curtain to the concrete through drywall ceiling.

Installation of curtains to the suspended ceiling

For many the question arises: how to fix a ceiling curtain to a stretch ceiling? Directly on the suspended ceiling to install the curtain is impossible. If the ceiling is already stretched, will have to use the wall ledge. If you provide the installation of ceiling curtains in advance, you can use two ways.

First, prior to installation of stretch ceiling to make the layout and fix the clamping bar. Once the ceiling is drawn the curtain attached to the beam anchor nails through the fabric.

Second, make a hidden curtain. To do this, to partition before installation of the ceiling coatings. Stepping back, the curtains needed to distance, fastened to the ceiling wooden beams. Baguette, for mounting fabric will be attached to it. Thus, between the web and the formed latent window niche installation cornice.

Assembling the ceiling curtains on the elements

Typically, ceiling curtains do not require a long assembly. If it is made as a bus, the whole assembly is carried out directly during installation. If you want to increase the length of the curtains, it doraschivat desired length of a bus. After installing the curtains in her cap and insert the sliders at the edges. If the ledge is in the form of rod, first attach the brackets to the ceiling. Then the rod is inserted into the first bracket, and on her dress ring with runners. Thereafter the rod is attached to the second bracket. In conclusion, the sides set a stub.

Removing the curtain. Step-by-step instruction

• Embark on a stable ladder.
• Remove curtains. If the ledge allows - together with the runners. So get faster.
• Remove the lateral curvature. To do this, unscrew the retaining screws.
• Gradually loosen the screws on both sides, until only the center.
• Unscrew the central screw, while holding the ledge with one hand.

Demands on the reliability of fastening curtains

Curtains must withstand not only the weight of the curtains, but also have a sufficient safety margin in case someone dornet or tulle curtains. It is considered the most reliable fastening of curtains directly to the base ceiling on the anchor. The least reliable - a string curtains. Quite often, they can not stand even the weight of the curtains, and sag in the middle. This not only spoils the appearance of the room, but also an inconvenience.

Installation of ceiling curtains - only at first glance a complicated manipulation. Enlisting the information and necessary tool, even an inexperienced person to cope with the installation.

Video Editing ceiling cornices.