Curtain and drapery rods, brackets and valance boards should be mounted
securely to the wall to support heavy draperies. This can be a problem
unless you use the right screws or bolts. There is a correct screw and
bolt available for every type of wall—brick, concrete or plaster walls.
[Illustration: PLASTER SCREW—For plaster or dry walls.]
[Illustration: PLASTIC PLUG—Use in brick wall for plug, then insert
screw.]
[Illustration: MOLLY BOLT—Use in plaster, brick or concrete wall.]
[Illustration: TOGGLE BOLT—Use in frame or plaster walls where there
is a separation between outer and inner walls.]
_Construction Details_
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Draperies or over curtains are made of medium weight or heavy fabrics.
They may be unlined, lined or lined and interlined, depending on the
fabric and its treatment—whether formal or informal.
There are three accepted lengths for draperies—to the window sill—to the
bottom of the window apron—or to the floor. Floor length is most
generally used, and for very formal treatments, the drapery is often
made long enough to crush on the floor. Draperies hang straight from the
rod to the floor. If they meet at the top center, they may be draped to
either side and held with ornamental tie-backs or those made of the same
material.
When the type and design of draperies have been decided upon and the
right type of rods have been mounted, then measurements for draperies
can be taken.
Measure from the top of the rod down for length desired. Then add to
length measurement the allowance for top and bottom hems. Review chapter
on “Fabrics” before cutting lengths for draperies.