Draperies and Top Treatments - Curtains over vertical blinds
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memi54
08-04-05, 03:18 PM
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
08-05-05, 10:22 AM
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.
measure how far out your verticals project so you'll know how much projection you need to clear.
robinmallen
08-13-05, 06:21 AM
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. ;)
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
08-17-08, 12:39 PM
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.
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
08-17-08, 04:40 PM
This question was asked 3 years ago and the person that asked, hasn't been here since.
BLD
09-08-08, 09:29 AM
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"
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"