How to Hang Decorative Curtain Rods With Thermal Drapes & Sheers

Sheers allow a considerable amount of light to pass through a window.

The right window treatments can transform the appearance of a room in a positive way. One option for a window treatment is a thermal drape. Thermal drapes are lined curtains that are designed to keep a room cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Another popular type of window treatment is a sheer. Sheers are curtains that are extremely thin, with a see-through quality. If you are looking for an attractive energy-saving option with a soft touch, combine thermal drapes and sheers, using a decorative curtain rod.

Things You'll Need

• Drill
• Screwdriver

Instructions

1. Install a curtain rod for the sheers first. This rod doesn't have to be decorative, as you won't be able to see it behind the thermal drapes. A sheer curtain rod that is very easy to install is a magnetic rod. Place two self-adhesive magnetic brackets just above the window, one above each side of the window.

2. Insert the curtain rod through the sheer and place each end of the rod inside one of the magnetic brackets.

3. Install a decorative curtain rod for the thermal drapes. You will need a medium- to large-sized rod to support the weight of these types of curtains. Place one of the brackets for the rod about an inch higher than the bracket for the sheer curtain. Slide the decorative bracket about a half inch to the side, as well, so that the thermal drape will sit high and extend wider than the sheer. Mark and drill holes in the bracket. Do this for the other side, as well. Attach the brackets by placing them against the wall and screwing the screws into the holes that you drilled.

4. Insert the decorative rod through the thermal drapes and place the rod into its brackets.

5. Mark where you want the tiebacks to go and drill holes for any necessary screws for this hardware. Screw the tiebacks into the wall on either side of the window.

6. Pull the thermal drapes to either side and secure them with the tiebacks if you want to allow more light to pass through the sheer during the day. For optimal energy-saving functioning, release the thermal drapes from the tiebacks and allow the drapes to cover the entire window.

Tips & Warnings

• Some decorative curtain rods have finials that must be attached. Finials are decorative accents on either end of a curtain rod. Once the drapes are in place, simply screw the finials into the ends of the curtain rod.

References

• Overstock: Curtains Buying Guide
• Curtain Rod Store: Decorative Drapery Hardware Installation Tips and Tricks