Curtains over vertical blinds

[memi54]

I detest vertical blinds, but unfortunately as a renter I am cursed with them at my sliding glass doors. I want to hang the beautiful curtains and swags that I have, but I cannot find any hardware that projects far enough to clear the blinds. I am not suppose to take the blinds down and I wouldn't have anywhere to store them anyway. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can get these ugly blinds covered over, by my pretty curtains? I have scoured the web and have been unable to find any help.

[Annette]

i've found it difficult to look for drapery hardware on the internet. try going in person to a drapery store/department. you'll find them (they do exist).

measure how far out your verticals project so you'll know how much projection you need to clear.

[robinmallen]

Finding a rod with a return large enough to use with verticals are available to buy off the shelf at several stores (Bed, Bath and Beyond and JCPenney's).

Vertical vanes are generally 3 1/2" wide so even if they are mounted outside the window then you would need a rod with a return greater than 3 1/2". Be sure to take into consideration the thickness of the fabric you will be hanging in order to figure the return size.

Sounds like you only really need a return of probably 5" or 6 ". Kirsch offers curtain rods with a return up to 7" or 8" and they also have an extender kit that adds 1" at a time to the return so you could end up with a 10" or so return if needed. Just be sure to use the extra support bracket that comes with the extender kit for support in the center of your rod. ;)

[katrinerd]

Hi,

I was having the same problem and went to a drapery store thanks to advice here.

I found this brand Umbra makes brackets that adjust 3 to 4.5 inches. They didn't have enough for me at the store, so the guy told me that Bed, Bath & Beyond and Big Lots both carry Umbra.

[Shadeladie]

This question was asked 3 years ago and the person that asked, hasn't been here since.

[BLD]

For about 180 bucks you could cover those existing vertical blinds with a sheer material called an "ado wrap"..

Most common these are made from a sheer material and will wrap around each individual vinyl slat with the help of a an easy button system up top and a pocket down below..

They look good

google/image/"ado wrap"