Installation Tips for a Curtain Holdback
The curtains are hanging in the window, but you decide that too much light is blocked. This is a problem you can quickly solve by adding curtain holdbacks. Curtain holdbacks allow you to easily open and close the curtains whenever you want. They are available in a variety of types, from utilitarian to those that are attractive and can add to the decor of a room.
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Buy Practical or Decorative
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Buy a practical holdback. Plain holdbacks will match future curtains. This allows you to install the holdbacks only one time. Hook holdbacks are practical yet functional for most types of curtains.
If you do purchase decorative curtain holdbacks, match them to the curtain rod. Different pieces detract from each other and will not give you the look you had hoped for. Look for curtain rods and holdbacks sold in a set.
Whatever type of holdbacks you purchase, make sure they are of good quality. Lesser quality finishes will rust, peel or wear unevenly. Cheap holdbacks have a tendency to bend, warp and break with very little pressure. Many curtain holdbacks come in iron, steel or brass.
Placement
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Stand back and look at your window and curtains. Try to visualize how you want the curtains to look. Ask a couple people to help you by holding the curtains back at the level you want to install the holdbacks. Make adjustments if necessary. Have your helpers place a mark in pencil at the place you'd like to hold back the curtains.
Decide where you will attach the holdbacks. Some holdbacks are small enough to screw into the side of the window frame. Secure larger holdbacks to the wall. If you have to mount the curtain holdback on the wall, find a stud that is not too far away from the window, or use drywall mollies to ensure the holdbacks will be secure.
Measuring
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Use your pencil marks as a guide. It is imperative that you measure the window casing from the top and the bottom. This ensures that your holdbacks will be even.
Installment
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Check the screws that came with your holdbacks to make sure they will work. You may need longer screws or mollies to ensure security.
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