{"id":9476,"date":"2023-08-30T17:42:06","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T21:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/?p=9476"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:46:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:46:29","slug":"how-to-install-curtain-rods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-install-curtain-rods\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Curtain Rods: Best Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id9476_c20fba-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_c20fba-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_c20fba-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_c20fba-2a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_c20fba-2a > 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.kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9476_287945-94 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-cascade-woven-wood-shades-harper-ivory-how-to-install-curtain-rods-hero-2022-los-angeles-950x630p.jpg\" alt=\"An inviting living room features Tailored Pleat Drapery made of Luxe Linen in Oyster and shows how to install curtain rods\" width=\"950\" height=\"630\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13901 \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-luxe-linen-oyster-cascade-woven-wood-shades-harper-ivory-how-to-install-curtain-rods-hero-2022-los-angeles-950x630p.jpg 950w, 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has-text-color has-black-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/category\/5_how-to\/\" rel=\"tag\">How To<\/a><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_7febec-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_7febec-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_7febec-ff\"]{display:block;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_7febec-ff mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_7febec-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_7febec-ff\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_7febec-ff img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_7febec-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_7febec-ff\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_7febec-ff wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_7febec-ff\">|<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_bf15e5-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_bf15e5-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_bf15e5-e0\"]{font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_bf15e5-e0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_bf15e5-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_bf15e5-e0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_bf15e5-e0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_bf15e5-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_bf15e5-e0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_bf15e5-e0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_bf15e5-e0\">August 30, 2023<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_9ecad4-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_9ecad4-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_9ecad4-3d\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_9ecad4-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_9ecad4-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_9ecad4-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_9ecad4-3d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_9ecad4-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_9ecad4-3d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_9ecad4-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_9ecad4-3d\">How to Install Curtain Rods: Best Practices<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how to install curtain rods is about more than just screwing brackets into your wall or ceiling. Proper curtain rod placement is what transforms a window treatment from functional to finished. It is also important to know how to decide the right height and width of your curtain rods so that your drapery, when hung, accentuates the window and elevates the overall look of your room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why learning how to mount curtain rods can actually be broken up into two main parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"#how-to-hang-curtains\">aesthetics<\/a> of how to hang curtains to look their best<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"#installation-steps\">installation steps<\/a> for how to install curtain rods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9476_32a18f-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_32a18f-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_32a18f-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_32a18f-fe > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_32a18f-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_32a18f-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_32a18f-fe alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_5bba59-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_5bba59-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_5bba59-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_5bba59-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_5bba59-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_5bba59-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_5bba59-8f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_5bba59-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_5bba59-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_5bba59-8f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-hang-curtains\">how to hang curtains properly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first part to learning how to mount curtain rods is knowing how to hang your curtains so they look their best and accentuate the room they\u2019re in. The right way to hang curtains will depend on several factors including the height of your ceiling, whether or not you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-hang-curtains-with-crown-molding\/\">crown molding<\/a>, and of course, your individual preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you decide on how to hang your curtains, there are best practices you can follow:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_9d46b0-a6{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_9d46b0-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_9d46b0-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_9d46b0-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9476_9d46b0-a6 > 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src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-how-high-wide-to-hang-curtains-how-to-install-curtain-rods-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows the best practices for how to hang curtains in terms of height, width and length\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-how-high-wide-to-hang-curtains-how-to-install-curtain-rods-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-how-high-wide-to-hang-curtains-how-to-install-curtain-rods-best-practices-content-2023-port-chester-600x635px-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9476_b72717-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9476_b72717-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_b72717-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_b72717-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_b72717-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_b72717-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_b72717-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_b72717-41{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_b72717-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_b72717-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_b72717-41 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_cede56-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_cede56-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_cede56-39\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_cede56-39 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_cede56-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_cede56-39\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_cede56-39 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_cede56-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_cede56-39\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_cede56-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_cede56-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_cede56-39\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_cede56-39 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_cede56-39\">Hang Your Curtains High And Wide<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e30d5f-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e30d5f-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_e30d5f-5b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e30d5f-5b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e30d5f-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_e30d5f-5b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e30d5f-5b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e30d5f-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_e30d5f-5b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_e30d5f-5b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_e30d5f-5b\">Typically, a good rule of thumb is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-hang-curtains\/\">hang your curtains<\/a> <strong>a little more than halfway, or about two-thirds of the way up<\/strong>, between the top of your window and the ceiling. Knowing how high to hang curtain rods is one of the most impactful decisions you&#8217;ll make, as the right height creates the illusion of taller, wider windows and can make your entire room feel bigger and more spacious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For width, a good practice is to <strong>extend the curtain rod about 12 inches beyond your window frame on both sides<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9476_f2c608-cf{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns9476_f2c608-cf .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns9476_f2c608-cf .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9476_f2c608-cf .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9476_f2c608-cf .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9476_f2c608-cf .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9476_f2c608-cf .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9476_f2c608-cf .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9476_f2c608-cf .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9476_f2c608-cf{justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns9476_f2c608-cf\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9476_222c1e-86.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9476_222c1e-86.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:var(--ast-global-color-0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;padding-top:10px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9476_222c1e-86.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9476_222c1e-86.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:var(--ast-global-color-7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9476_222c1e-86.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9476_222c1e-86.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn9476_222c1e-86 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-hang-curtains\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">LEARN MORE BEST PRACTICES<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9476_163e72-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_163e72-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_163e72-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_163e72-cf > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_163e72-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_163e72-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_163e72-cf alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_be6a43-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_be6a43-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_be6a43-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_be6a43-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_be6a43-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_be6a43-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_be6a43-50{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_be6a43-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_be6a43-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_be6a43-50\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>While the best practice for curtain rod height is ideal for most standard windows with 8- or 10-foot ceilings, there are some exceptions that require adjustments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Windows on cathedral ceilings:<\/strong> Hang your curtains about 8 to 10 inches above the window frame to help the windows feel taller, without going excessively high.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Windows with shorter ceilings<\/strong>: Hang your curtains right at the ceiling or, better yet, use a ceiling mount curtain rod for a seamless built-in look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Windows on walls with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-hang-curtains-with-crown-molding\/\">crown molding<\/a> at the ceiling<\/strong>: Hang the curtains right below the crown molding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, for very wide windows, you may want to extend the curtain rod beyond the recommended 12 inches to balance the visual width of the window, and make more space for your curtain panels to be pulled fully off the window. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/french-return-curtain-rods\/\">French return curtain rods<\/a> can also give your curtain panels a bit more space to fill and give you a clean, wall-to-wall look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decide on the Right Curtain Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to height and width, the length of your curtains is also a part of learning how to mount curtain rods and hang drapery in the best way for your room. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-hang-curtains\/\">length of your drapery<\/a> depends mostly on personal preference, but the general best practice is to let the curtains extend to the floor. Cutting them short to hang at the bottom of the window trim can make your window and wall look short. For a deeper look at this decision, our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/should-curtains-touch-the-floor\/\">should curtains touch the floor<\/a> covers every length option in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In brief, you have three main best practices when deciding on length.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_074ed2-6e{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_074ed2-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_074ed2-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_074ed2-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9476_074ed2-6e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_074ed2-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_074ed2-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_074ed2-6e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_5fc974-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_5fc974-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_5fc974-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_5fc974-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_5fc974-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_5fc974-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_5fc974-e1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_5fc974-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_5fc974-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_5fc974-e1 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9476_406da4-ee:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9476_406da4-ee .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9476_406da4-ee size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-goblet-drapery-silk-dupioni-leaf-how-to-install-curtain-rods-puddle-drapery-content-2019-barcelona-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"Luxe drapery made from Silk Dupioni in Leaf is puddled on the floor, showing how to install curtain rods to create puddles\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-goblet-drapery-silk-dupioni-leaf-how-to-install-curtain-rods-puddle-drapery-content-2019-barcelona-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-goblet-drapery-silk-dupioni-leaf-how-to-install-curtain-rods-puddle-drapery-content-2019-barcelona-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9476_915758-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9476_915758-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_915758-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_915758-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_915758-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_915758-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_915758-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_915758-5c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_915758-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_915758-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_915758-5c inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_6e0f82-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_6e0f82-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_6e0f82-53\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_6e0f82-53 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_6e0f82-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_6e0f82-53\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_6e0f82-53 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_6e0f82-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_6e0f82-53\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_6e0f82-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_6e0f82-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_6e0f82-53\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_6e0f82-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_6e0f82-53\">curtain length options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Float:<\/strong> Your curtains hover just above the floor for a crisp, clean look<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Break:<\/strong> The curtains kiss the floor with 1 to 2 inches of extra fabric to hide uneven floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Puddle (pictured):<\/strong> The curtains create small piles of fabric with 3 to 6 inches of extra fabric for a luxurious look<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9476_425c8f-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_425c8f-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_425c8f-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_425c8f-3f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_425c8f-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_425c8f-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_425c8f-3f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_b18094-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_b18094-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_b18094-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_b18094-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_b18094-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_b18094-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_b18094-54{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_b18094-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_b18094-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_b18094-54\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>With the basic best practices for hanging curtain rods and drapery established, you\u2019re ready to dive into the installation steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"installation-steps\">How to Install Curtain Rods: Installation Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning how to install curtain rods is relatively straightforward, and these steps will work for most curtain rod systems. However, there are some minor differences between how to mount curtain rods for a rod and ring system vs. a track system, as outlined in <a href=\"#step-3\">Step 3<\/a>, as well as how to hang your drapery once the hardware is mounted, as seen in <a href=\"#step-5\">Step 5<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_eef025-58{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_eef025-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_eef025-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_eef025-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_eef025-58 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_eef025-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_eef025-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_eef025-58 alignnone has-ast-global-color-6-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_8d88b5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9476_8d88b5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:1px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);}.kadence-column9476_8d88b5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_8d88b5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_8d88b5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_8d88b5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_8d88b5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_8d88b5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_8d88b5-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_8d88b5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:1px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_8d88b5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-right:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-bottom:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-left:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_8d88b5-bf inner-column-1 pro-tip__heading\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_8dd4b9-9b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_8dd4b9-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_8dd4b9-9b\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:17px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_8dd4b9-9b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_8dd4b9-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_8dd4b9-9b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_8dd4b9-9b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_8dd4b9-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_8dd4b9-9b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_8dd4b9-9b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_8dd4b9-9b\">Important<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9476_349471-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9476_349471-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_349471-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_349471-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_349471-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_349471-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_349471-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_349471-e1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_349471-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:25px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_349471-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_349471-e1 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link9476_1c423e-1f, .kt-adv-heading-link9476_1c423e-1f .kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9476_1c423e-1f{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9476_1c423e-1f:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_1c423e-1f\">Be sure to always review the installation guidelines for your chosen drapery hardware before attempting installation.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/measure-and-install\/find-a-local-installer\/contact-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_c2b341-17{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_c2b341-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_c2b341-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_c2b341-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_c2b341-17 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_c2b341-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_c2b341-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_c2b341-17 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_129109-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_129109-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_129109-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_129109-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_129109-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_129109-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_129109-73{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_129109-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_129109-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_129109-73 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_021fe6-fe, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_021fe6-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_021fe6-fe\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_021fe6-fe mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_021fe6-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_021fe6-fe\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_021fe6-fe img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_021fe6-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_021fe6-fe\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"step-1\" class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_021fe6-fe wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_021fe6-fe\">Step 1: Gather Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_c6e58e-26{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_c6e58e-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_c6e58e-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_c6e58e-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_c6e58e-26 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_c6e58e-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_c6e58e-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_c6e58e-26 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_79c925-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_79c925-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_79c925-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_79c925-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_79c925-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_79c925-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_79c925-b2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_79c925-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_79c925-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_79c925-b2 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9476_1c3eb2-97 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9476_1c3eb2-97 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-tools-needed-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A step ladder has a screwdriver and a drill sitting on it, showing the tools needed for how to install curtain rods\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-tools-needed-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-tools-needed-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-tools-needed-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step for learning how to install curtain rods is gathering the right tools. Luckily, only simple hand tools are needed for curtain rod installation, and you may have many of them already at home. If you\u2019re missing any of the below tools, you can likely buy or rent them at your local hardware store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools needed for installing curtain rods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Step stool or ladder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tape measure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phillips screwdriver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drill with the right sized bit for your curtain rod kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curtain rod kit (rod, brackets, screws)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anchors (if needed) for drywall application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_dc9a75-5a{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_dc9a75-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_dc9a75-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_dc9a75-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_dc9a75-5a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_dc9a75-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_dc9a75-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_dc9a75-5a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_20ddf2-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_20ddf2-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_20ddf2-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_20ddf2-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_20ddf2-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_20ddf2-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_20ddf2-d8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_20ddf2-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_20ddf2-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_20ddf2-d8 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_475148-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_475148-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_475148-70\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_475148-70 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_475148-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_475148-70\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_475148-70 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_475148-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_475148-70\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"step-2\" class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_475148-70 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_475148-70\">Step 2: Measure the Width &amp; Height of Your Curtains<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_15291b-a4{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_15291b-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_15291b-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_15291b-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_15291b-a4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_15291b-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_15291b-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_15291b-a4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_e71da7-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_e71da7-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_e71da7-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_e71da7-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_e71da7-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_e71da7-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_e71da7-04{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_e71da7-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_e71da7-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_e71da7-04 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9476_bf95bc-73 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9476_bf95bc-73 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-how-to-install-curtain-rods-professional-free-measurement-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A professional runs a tape measure along a window frame, showing the second step for how to install curtain rods\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-how-to-install-curtain-rods-professional-free-measurement-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-how-to-install-curtain-rods-professional-free-measurement-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-how-to-install-curtain-rods-professional-free-measurement-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step for how to install curtain rods is determining the height and width of your curtains. You can use the best practices outlined above to determine the height and width for your drapery or go by your own preferences. Either way, keep these tips in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When measuring for height,<\/strong> make sure you understand how your drapery will hang from its rod and brackets. The height of the very top of your drapery will likely be an inch or two lower than where your curtain rod or track system will need to be installed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When measuring for width<\/strong>, simply measure where you\u2019d like the rod or track system to end on either side of your window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more detailed insights, it is worth reading our full guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-measure-for-curtains\/\">how to measure for curtains<\/a> to make sure your figures are accurate from the start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you determine the right height and width for your drapery, mark where the ends of your curtain rod will land with a pencil to help guide your installation. It\u2019s also a good idea to use a level to ensure both ends are even.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_e9d678-04{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_e9d678-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_e9d678-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_e9d678-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_e9d678-04 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_e9d678-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_e9d678-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_e9d678-04 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_f57eb4-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_f57eb4-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_f57eb4-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_f57eb4-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_f57eb4-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_f57eb4-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_f57eb4-b6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_f57eb4-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_f57eb4-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_f57eb4-b6 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_44a0b4-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_44a0b4-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_44a0b4-a6\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_44a0b4-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_44a0b4-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_44a0b4-a6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_44a0b4-a6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_44a0b4-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_44a0b4-a6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"step-3\" class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_44a0b4-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_44a0b4-a6\">Step 3: Determine WHERE TO PLACE BRACKETS<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_3c3628-05{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_3c3628-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_3c3628-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_3c3628-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_3c3628-05 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_3c3628-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_3c3628-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_3c3628-05 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_1859a5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_1859a5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_1859a5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_1859a5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_1859a5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_1859a5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_1859a5-97{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_1859a5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_1859a5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_1859a5-97 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9476_f866cf-0b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9476_f866cf-0b size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-bracket-placement-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A professional installer marks where brackets should be placed on the wall, showing step 3 of how to install curtain rods\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-bracket-placement-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-bracket-placement-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-bracket-placement-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_77c30a-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_77c30a-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_77c30a-0d\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_77c30a-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_77c30a-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_77c30a-0d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_77c30a-0d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_77c30a-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_77c30a-0d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_77c30a-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_77c30a-0d\">After you\u2019ve measured the height and width of your curtain rod, the next step for how to install curtain rods is determining how many brackets you need. Brackets are structural pieces installed in the wall that are crucial to carrying the weight of the drapery hardware and curtain panels. Learning how many you need is an essential part of how to mount curtain rods.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_a8680f-71{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_a8680f-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_a8680f-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_a8680f-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_a8680f-71 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_a8680f-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_a8680f-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_a8680f-71 alignnone has-ast-global-color-6-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_7fffeb-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_7fffeb-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_7fffeb-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_7fffeb-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_7fffeb-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_7fffeb-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_7fffeb-78{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_7fffeb-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_7fffeb-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_7fffeb-78\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_0a024b-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_0a024b-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_0a024b-b1\"]{padding-bottom:20px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:17px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_0a024b-b1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_0a024b-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_0a024b-b1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_0a024b-b1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_0a024b-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_0a024b-b1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_0a024b-b1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_0a024b-b1\">Do Curtain Rods Need to Be Installed Into Studs?<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0\"]{padding-right:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:0px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link9476_f6d966-f0, .kt-adv-heading-link9476_f6d966-f0 .kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9476_f6d966-f0{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9476_f6d966-f0:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_f6d966-f0\">The best practice is to install brackets into studs for the most secure mount, but it may not always be necessary, especially for light drapery like sheers. Try to install as many brackets as you can into studs, but for those that don\u2019t fall on a stud, you can always use the appropriate drywall anchors for the support you need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9476_f3cb1d-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_f3cb1d-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_f3cb1d-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_f3cb1d-7d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_f3cb1d-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_f3cb1d-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_f3cb1d-7d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_776a92-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_776a92-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_776a92-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_776a92-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_776a92-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_776a92-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_776a92-eb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_776a92-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_776a92-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_776a92-eb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-install-curtain-rods-with-anchors\">How to Install Curtain Rods With Anchors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When a bracket position falls on drywall rather than a stud, drywall anchors are the reliable solution. Choose an anchor rated for the combined weight of your hardware and drapery panels. Plastic expansion anchors work well for lighter curtain rods, while toggle bolts or self-drilling metal anchors are the better choice for heavier drapery or double rod systems. To install, drill a pilot hole at the marked bracket location, tap or thread the anchor in flush with the wall surface, then drive the bracket screw into the anchor. The anchor expands behind the drywall to create a firm hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-should-curtain-rod-brackets-be-placed\">Where Should Curtain Rod Brackets Be Placed?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Curtain rod brackets should be placed at each end of the rod, positioned so the bracket sits roughly 4 to 6 inches in from the end of the rod or track. For wider spans, additional support brackets should be spaced evenly across the width to prevent bowing. Use a level to confirm all brackets are in the same horizontal plane before fastening. If you are installing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/layered-curtains\/\">layered curtains<\/a> as well, keep in mind additional brackets may be needed to support the extra weight. The exact curtain rod bracket placement for your drapes will vary depending on your hardware system, so always cross-reference the manufacturer&#8217;s installation guide for your specific rod or track.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the number of brackets you\u2019ll need for your project will depend on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/drapery-hardware\">drapery hardware<\/a> you\u2019re using (rod and rings or track system)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The total width of your curtain rod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether you have a single or double rod system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether you\u2019re mounting your curtain rod on the wall or from the ceiling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are common recommendations for how many brackets you need, it&#8217;s essential you consult your chosen drapery hardware\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/measure-and-install\/find-a-local-installer\/contact-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">installation guide<\/a> to determine the exact number of brackets needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Bracket Placement Guidelines for a Track System<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The chart shows the number of brackets needed for both single and double track systems up to about 8\u00bd feet to give you a sense of how many are needed, but this is not an exhaustive list. The wider your curtains, the more brackets you\u2019ll need, with ceiling-mounted applications needing more in general than wall-mounted applications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9476_988e93-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_988e93-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_988e93-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_988e93-f9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_988e93-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_988e93-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_988e93-f9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_2dbb79-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_2dbb79-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_2dbb79-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_2dbb79-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_2dbb79-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_2dbb79-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_2dbb79-75{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_2dbb79-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_2dbb79-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_2dbb79-75\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div id=\"footable_parent_13909\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui colored_table\">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"13909\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Track System Bracket Placement\"            id=\"footable_13909\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_3867938882_13909\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_13909 ninja_table_unique_id_3867938882_13909 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table striped vertical_centered ninja_custom_color inverted footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_4 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_test \">Track Width<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_test_column \">Wall Bracket Count - Single<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_test_2 \">Wall Bracket Count - Double<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_test_3 \">Ceiling Bracket Count - Single<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_4 ninja_clmn_nm_test_10 \">Ceiling Bracket Count - Double<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"35\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_35\">\n            <td>12\" - 36\"<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>4<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"36\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_36\">\n            <td>36\" - 60\"<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>6<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"37\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_37\">\n            <td>60\" - 84\"<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>8<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"38\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_38\">\n            <td>84\" - 103\"<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>8<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9476_07173f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_07173f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_07173f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_07173f-a5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_07173f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_07173f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_07173f-a5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_d34f0b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_d34f0b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_d34f0b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_d34f0b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_d34f0b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_d34f0b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_d34f0b-45{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_d34f0b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_d34f0b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_d34f0b-45\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bracket Placement Guidelines for a Rod &amp; Ring System<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The chart shows the number of brackets needed for both single and double rod and ring systems up to about 20 feet to give you a sense of how many are needed, but this is not an exhaustive list. Just like a track system, the wider your curtains, the more brackets you\u2019ll need, with ceiling-mounted applications requiring more than wall-mounted applications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9476_866240-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_866240-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_866240-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_866240-04 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_866240-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_866240-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_866240-04 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_d2d439-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_d2d439-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_d2d439-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_d2d439-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_d2d439-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_d2d439-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_d2d439-59{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_d2d439-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_d2d439-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_d2d439-59\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div id=\"footable_parent_13910\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui colored_table\">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_1\" data-footable_id=\"13910\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Rod and Ring Bracket Placement\"            id=\"footable_13910\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_3295873329_13910\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_13910 ninja_table_unique_id_3295873329_13910 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table striped vertical_centered ninja_custom_color inverted footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_4 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_test \">Track Width<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_test_column \">Wall Bracket Count - Single<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_test_2 \">Wall Bracket Count - Double<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_test_3 \">Ceiling Bracket Count - Single<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_4 ninja_clmn_nm_test_10 \">Ceiling Bracket Count - Double<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"50\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_50\">\n            <td>24\" - 72\"<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>4<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"51\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_51\">\n            <td>72\" - 144\"<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>6<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"52\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_52\">\n            <td>144\" - 240\"<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>10<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_022cc9-d2{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_022cc9-d2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_022cc9-d2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_022cc9-d2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_022cc9-d2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_022cc9-d2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_022cc9-d2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_022cc9-d2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_043f7b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_043f7b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_043f7b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_043f7b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_043f7b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_043f7b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_043f7b-30{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_043f7b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_043f7b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_043f7b-30 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_3e7791-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_3e7791-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_3e7791-37\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_3e7791-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_3e7791-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_3e7791-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_3e7791-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_3e7791-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_3e7791-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"step-4\" class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_3e7791-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_3e7791-37\">Step 4: Install Your Brackets<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_2e86de-79{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_2e86de-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_2e86de-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_2e86de-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_2e86de-79 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_2e86de-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_2e86de-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_2e86de-79 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_cbb2d9-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_cbb2d9-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_cbb2d9-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_cbb2d9-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_cbb2d9-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_cbb2d9-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_cbb2d9-a7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_cbb2d9-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_cbb2d9-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_cbb2d9-a7 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9476_60b9fc-ae .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9476_60b9fc-ae size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-drilling-brackets-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A professional installer drills pilot holes into the wall showing how to install curtain rods and their brackets\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-drilling-brackets-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-drilling-brackets-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-drilling-brackets-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how many curtain rod brackets you need and where to place them, the next step for how to install curtain rods is fastening them. Brackets should be evenly spaced out across the width of your curtain rod, so mark where each should go with a pencil and use a level to make sure they\u2019re all in-plane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make things easier, you can create guide holes where needed with a drill and then use either a drill again or a screwdriver to fasten the brackets. Using a drill to fasten may be easier, but a screwdriver can ensure you don\u2019t over-tighten the hardware which can cause stripping of the screw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After your brackets are securely fastened, you can position your rod or track system onto the brackets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_5ab599-06{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_5ab599-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_5ab599-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_5ab599-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_5ab599-06 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_5ab599-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_5ab599-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_5ab599-06 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_f17236-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_f17236-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_f17236-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_f17236-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_f17236-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_f17236-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_f17236-5b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_f17236-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_f17236-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_f17236-5b inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_5c3f1a-16, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_5c3f1a-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_5c3f1a-16\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_5c3f1a-16 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_5c3f1a-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_5c3f1a-16\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_5c3f1a-16 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_5c3f1a-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_5c3f1a-16\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"step-5\" class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_5c3f1a-16 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_5c3f1a-16\">Step 5: Hang Your Curtains<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_c7fa37-46{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_c7fa37-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_c7fa37-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_c7fa37-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_c7fa37-46 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_c7fa37-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_c7fa37-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_c7fa37-46 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_be4414-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_be4414-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_be4414-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_be4414-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_be4414-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_be4414-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_be4414-b1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_be4414-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_be4414-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_be4414-b1 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9476_30ebe8-56 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9476_30ebe8-56 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-installation-luxe-linen-oyster-how-to-install-curtain-rods-professional-install-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A professional installer stands on a step ladder in a living room showing how to install curtain rods and hang the drapery\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-installation-luxe-linen-oyster-how-to-install-curtain-rods-professional-install-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-installation-luxe-linen-oyster-how-to-install-curtain-rods-professional-install-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-tailored-pleat-drapery-installation-luxe-linen-oyster-how-to-install-curtain-rods-professional-install-content-2022-los-angeles-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve successfully learned how to install curtains rods, you\u2019re ready to hang your drapery. Hanging curtains will vary depending on the type of hardware and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/drapery-styles\/\">drapery style<\/a> you\u2019ve chosen. Also, keep in mind that in some cases, such as if you have small, narrow curtain panels, it may be better to attach your drapery to your curtain rod or track system first before positioning the hardware onto the brackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, after hanging your drapery, make sure to dress it by creating folds where needed to make it look its best.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_0e2436-88{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_0e2436-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_0e2436-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_0e2436-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_0e2436-88 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_0e2436-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_0e2436-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_0e2436-88 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_4e2b27-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_4e2b27-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_4e2b27-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_4e2b27-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_4e2b27-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_4e2b27-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_4e2b27-42{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_4e2b27-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_4e2b27-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_4e2b27-42 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_77f1f1-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_77f1f1-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_77f1f1-f9\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_77f1f1-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_77f1f1-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_77f1f1-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_77f1f1-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_77f1f1-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_77f1f1-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_77f1f1-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_77f1f1-f9\">Hanging Curtains on a Track System<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_b7c0cc-96{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_b7c0cc-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_b7c0cc-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_b7c0cc-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_b7c0cc-96 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_b7c0cc-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_b7c0cc-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_b7c0cc-96 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_dc97be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_dc97be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_dc97be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_dc97be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_dc97be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_dc97be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_dc97be-60{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_dc97be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_dc97be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_dc97be-60 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9476_633166-d6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9476_633166-d6 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-hanging-drapery-track-system-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A professional installer shows how to install curtain rods and hang drapery on a track system with hooks\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-hanging-drapery-track-system-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-hanging-drapery-track-system-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-hanging-drapery-track-system-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_2b693e-eb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_2b693e-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_2b693e-eb\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_2b693e-eb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_2b693e-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_2b693e-eb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_2b693e-eb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_2b693e-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_2b693e-eb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_2b693e-eb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_2b693e-eb\">Hanging your drapery on a track system is simple, but varies a bit depending on the type of drapery you\u2019ve chosen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_8789bc-b4{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_8789bc-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_8789bc-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_8789bc-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_8789bc-b4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_8789bc-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_8789bc-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_8789bc-b4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_7737de-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_7737de-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_7737de-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_7737de-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_7737de-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_7737de-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_7737de-94{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_7737de-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_7737de-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_7737de-94 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9476_f976bc-b9:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9476_f976bc-b9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9476_f976bc-b9 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-snapping-into-carrier-how-to-install-curtain-rods-clipping-drapery-track-system-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows how to install curtain rods and clip the leading edge of the drapery into a track system\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-snapping-into-carrier-how-to-install-curtain-rods-clipping-drapery-track-system-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-snapping-into-carrier-how-to-install-curtain-rods-clipping-drapery-track-system-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9476_c43d45-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9476_c43d45-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_c43d45-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_c43d45-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_c43d45-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_c43d45-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_c43d45-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_c43d45-29{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_c43d45-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_c43d45-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_c43d45-29 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_00e5a9-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_00e5a9-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_00e5a9-e0\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_00e5a9-e0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_00e5a9-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_00e5a9-e0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_00e5a9-e0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_00e5a9-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_00e5a9-e0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_00e5a9-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_00e5a9-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_00e5a9-e0\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_00e5a9-e0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_00e5a9-e0\">SNAP INTO CARRIERS<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_793dd2-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_793dd2-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_793dd2-31\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_793dd2-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_793dd2-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_793dd2-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_793dd2-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_793dd2-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_793dd2-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_793dd2-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_793dd2-31\"><strong>For some styles like <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/ripple-fold-drapery\"><strong>Ripple Fold Drapery<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> you\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/TSS_Ripple_Fold_Install.pdf\">hang the drapery<\/a> by snapping buttons on the back of the drapery into the carriers that glide back and forth on the track system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_43fc12-81 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_17ff7e-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column9476_17ff7e-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_17ff7e-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_17ff7e-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_17ff7e-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_17ff7e-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_17ff7e-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_17ff7e-e5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_17ff7e-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_17ff7e-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_17ff7e-e5 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_01a491-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_01a491-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_01a491-06\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_01a491-06 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_01a491-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_01a491-06\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_01a491-06 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_01a491-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_01a491-06\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_01a491-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_01a491-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_01a491-06\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_01a491-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_01a491-06\">Insert Drapery Pins into hooks<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1d116d-1a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1d116d-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_1d116d-1a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1d116d-1a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1d116d-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_1d116d-1a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1d116d-1a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_1d116d-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_1d116d-1a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_1d116d-1a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_1d116d-1a\"><strong>For other drapery styles<\/strong> (except for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/grommet-drapery\">Grommet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/rod-pocket-drapery\">Rod Pocket Drapery<\/a> which are not compatible with a track system), you\u2019ll hang the drapery by inserting the drapery pins (already attached to the top of your curtains) into the hooks of the track system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9476_6b8161-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_6b8161-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_6b8161-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_6b8161-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_6b8161-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_6b8161-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_6b8161-89{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_6b8161-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_6b8161-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_6b8161-89 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9476_99b8d2-db:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9476_99b8d2-db .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9476_99b8d2-db size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-track-system-hooks-how-to-install-curtain-rods-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows the hooks of a track system which the drapery will be attached to when installed\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-track-system-hooks-how-to-install-curtain-rods-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-track-system-hooks-how-to-install-curtain-rods-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_239445-be{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_239445-be > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_239445-be > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_239445-be > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_239445-be > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_239445-be > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_239445-be > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_239445-be alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_cd6b3d-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_cd6b3d-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_cd6b3d-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_cd6b3d-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_cd6b3d-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_cd6b3d-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_cd6b3d-ff{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_cd6b3d-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_cd6b3d-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_cd6b3d-ff inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e8f705-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e8f705-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_e8f705-b5\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e8f705-b5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e8f705-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_e8f705-b5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e8f705-b5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e8f705-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_e8f705-b5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_e8f705-b5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_e8f705-b5\">Hanging Curtains on Rod &amp; Rings<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_35593b-5c{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_35593b-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_35593b-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_35593b-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_35593b-5c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_35593b-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_35593b-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_35593b-5c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_09e175-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_09e175-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_09e175-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_09e175-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_09e175-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_09e175-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_09e175-d7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_09e175-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_09e175-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_09e175-d7 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9476_b8d258-44 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9476_b8d258-44 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-hanging-drapery-rod-and-rings-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A professional installer shows how to install curtain rods and attach the drapery to the rings in a rod and ring system\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-hanging-drapery-rod-and-rings-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-hanging-drapery-rod-and-rings-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-how-to-install-curtain-rods-hanging-drapery-rod-and-rings-content-2020-chappaqua-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_58a14f-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_58a14f-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_58a14f-c1\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_58a14f-c1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_58a14f-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_58a14f-c1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_58a14f-c1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_58a14f-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_58a14f-c1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_58a14f-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_58a14f-c1\">How you hang your drapery on a rod and ring system will also depend on the type of drapery you\u2019ve chosen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_8c9bd2-e5{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_8c9bd2-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_8c9bd2-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_8c9bd2-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_8c9bd2-e5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_8c9bd2-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_8c9bd2-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_8c9bd2-e5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_8c253f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_8c253f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_8c253f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_8c253f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_8c253f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_8c253f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_8c253f-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_8c253f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_8c253f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_8c253f-bf inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9476_526e9e-46:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9476_526e9e-46 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9476_526e9e-46 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-rod-and-rings-diagram-how-to-install-curtain-rods-labelled-parts-content-2023-port-chester-300x400px.png\" alt=\"A diagram shows the different pieces of a rod and rings drapery set including the drapery pins and eyelets\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-rod-and-rings-diagram-how-to-install-curtain-rods-labelled-parts-content-2023-port-chester-300x400px.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-rod-and-rings-diagram-how-to-install-curtain-rods-labelled-parts-content-2023-port-chester-300x400px-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9476_99d91c-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9476_99d91c-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_99d91c-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_99d91c-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_99d91c-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_99d91c-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_99d91c-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_99d91c-66{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_99d91c-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_99d91c-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_99d91c-66 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_3bda1c-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_3bda1c-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_3bda1c-3d\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_3bda1c-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_3bda1c-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_3bda1c-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_3bda1c-3d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_3bda1c-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_3bda1c-3d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_3bda1c-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_3bda1c-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_3bda1c-3d\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_3bda1c-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_3bda1c-3d\">Insert Drapery Pins Through Ring Eyelets<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_bd4760-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_bd4760-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_bd4760-d9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_bd4760-d9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_bd4760-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_bd4760-d9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_bd4760-d9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_bd4760-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_bd4760-d9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_bd4760-d9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_bd4760-d9\"><strong>For most types of drapery, including <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/pinch-pleat-drapery\"><strong>Pinch Pleat Drapery<\/strong><\/a><strong> (pictured, left),<\/strong> you\u2019ll first want to install the rings on your rod. Once the rings are installed, you\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/TSS_Pinch_Pleat_Install.pdf\">insert the drapery pins<\/a> (already sewn into your curtains) through the eyelets of the rings. To ensure the pins hold onto the eyelets, pinch the pins closed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_cda442-f4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_0e2b5c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column9476_0e2b5c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_0e2b5c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_0e2b5c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_0e2b5c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_0e2b5c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_0e2b5c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_0e2b5c-25{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_0e2b5c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_0e2b5c-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_0e2b5c-25 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e0053b-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e0053b-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_e0053b-2d\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e0053b-2d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e0053b-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_e0053b-2d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e0053b-2d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e0053b-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_e0053b-2d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e0053b-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_e0053b-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_e0053b-2d\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_e0053b-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_e0053b-2d\">Thread Rod Through Drapery<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_76a53a-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_76a53a-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_76a53a-61\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_76a53a-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_76a53a-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_76a53a-61\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_76a53a-61 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9476_76a53a-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_76a53a-61\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9476_76a53a-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9476_76a53a-61\"><strong>For <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/grommet-drapery\"><strong>Grommet<\/strong><\/a><strong> (pictured, right) and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/rod-pocket-drapery\"><strong>Rod Pocket Drapery<\/strong><\/a>, the process looks a little different. First, you won\u2019t need to add rings to the rod for these types of drapery. Instead, you\u2019ll thread the drapery rod <a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/Grommet_Drapery_Installation.pdf\">through the grommets<\/a> of Grommet Drapery or <a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/TSS_Rod_Pocket_Install.pdf\">through the pocket<\/a> of Rod Pocket Drapery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9476_7e15f9-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_7e15f9-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_7e15f9-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_7e15f9-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_7e15f9-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_7e15f9-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_7e15f9-23{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_7e15f9-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_7e15f9-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_7e15f9-23 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9476_90cffb-07:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9476_90cffb-07 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9476_90cffb-07 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-grommet-drapery-rings-how-to-install-curtain-rods-rings-threaded-through-rod-content-2023-port-chester-600x400px.png\" alt=\"A diagram shows how grommet drapery is hung from a rod which includes threading the rod through the grommets\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-grommet-drapery-rings-how-to-install-curtain-rods-rings-threaded-through-rod-content-2023-port-chester-600x400px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-grommet-drapery-rings-how-to-install-curtain-rods-rings-threaded-through-rod-content-2023-port-chester-600x400px-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9476_c65f19-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9476_c65f19-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9476_c65f19-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9476_c65f19-5c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_c65f19-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9476_c65f19-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9476_c65f19-5c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9476_df43ac-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9476_df43ac-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9476_df43ac-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9476_df43ac-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9476_df43ac-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9476_df43ac-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9476_df43ac-cb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9476_df43ac-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9476_df43ac-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9476_df43ac-cb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ensure-your-drapery-measurements-are-spot-on\">Ensure Your drapery Measurements Are Spot On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the curtain rod placement guidance and installation insight you need, you\u2019re ready to get your project off the ground. If you\u2019re still deciding on a style, our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/modern-curtain-ideas\/\">modern curtain ideas<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/living-room-curtain-ideas\/\">living room curtain ideas<\/a> are a great place to start. And if you want to explore how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/drapery-lining\/\">drapery lining<\/a> can improve the look, insulation, and longevity of your panels, that\u2019s worth considering before you finalize your curtains and rods. To ensure your measurements for drapery height, width and length are spot on, rely on the professionals at The Shade Store. With free measurements, you can be sure your curtains will hang in just the right way to elevate the look of your windows and entire room overall.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90{margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column11583_e3e1c0-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11583_e3e1c0-34 inner-column-1 col-content-width-left\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1\"]{font-size:17px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1\"] 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