How to Attach Drapery Hooks to Rings
Few people think to be creative in their use of drapery hardware beyond their selection of the style and design of the hardware itself. Both drapery hooks and drapery rings can be used alone to affix drapes to a rod. You can also combine them to create a unique look for your window treatments. Does this Spark an idea?
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Choose a style and design for your drapery rod and rings that are appropriate for your room’s overall décor. Drapery rings are available in wood or iron and come in several sizes. The rod and rings should be appropriate for the type and weight of your draperies as well. You wouldn’t choose, for example, a large, heavy drapery ring to hang lightweight sheer drapes.
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Select drapery rings that come with an eyelet. There are drapery rings without eyelets and ones with removable clips. You can purchase rings with removable clips if desired; however, you won’t need to use hooks with that type of ring. The eyelet is used to affix the drapery hook on which drapes will be hung.
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Determine the number of rings you’ll need to purchase based on the width of your drapery panel. Drapery hooks are usually used to hang traditional pinch-pleat drapes. Count the number of pleats on each panel to determine exactly how many drapery rings you need. Be sure to purchase two additional rings for the ends of each panel to ensure that the panel hangs properly on each side.
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Purchase one or more packs of drapery hooks. Check the package to determine whether there are enough hooks for your needs. Select single-cast hooks if your fabric is lightweight or double-cast hooks for heavier drapes. Be sure the eyelet on your drapery ring is large enough to accommodate insertion of a double-cast hook.
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Holding one end of the drapery rod, thread all the drapery rings onto the rod. For ease of hanging, you might want to hang the rod onto the wall before actually affixing the drapes and hooks. Use a step ladder and request assistance of a friend if needed. Ensure the rod assembly is stable before attempting to add the drapes.
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Take a drapery panel and attach a drapery hook to each pinch-pleat by inserting the hook from the back of the panel into each pleat. Ensure that the metal hook is not visible from the front of the drape and that all the hooks have been inserted into pleats at about the same distance so the drape hangs uniformly.
Using your step ladder again, hang the drapes with hooks through each ring eyelet. Adjust the drapes to your desired look.
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NO PHOTOS - VERY DISAPPOINTING. where are the pictures to show us and help us follow your instructions.
