Measuring and Planning Guide
for Traverse Drapery Rods
Types of Treatments:
These treatments can be done with rods, or a combination of rods and brackets, used just as they come from the package (All double hung rods will require additional brackets). If desired, rings on any 1 3/8" decorative traverse rod may be replaced with plain slides. Rods are mounted on the wall.
A pair of draperies closes in the center of the window. Use any desired decorative traverse rod. Traverse rods are rods that use a cord and pulley system to operate the opening and closing of the drapery panels.
One drapery panel covers all glass; may close from the right or left. Use any desired decorative traverse rod; convert to one-way draw. These are called One Way Right or One Way Left.
Two pairs of draperies-both close in the middle of the window. This is called a Two Way Draw or Center Close.
The drapery panels cover all glass; may close from the right or left. Use any desired decorative traverse rod; convert to one-way draw. Remember, most rods will need about 1/3 of the rod width for stackback. Stackback is the amount of area that is covered when the draperies are in the opened position.
A pair of draperies draws over stationary pocket-heading curtains.
Two pairs of draperies, both on decorative traverse rods-both closing in the center of the window.
Measuring for window treatments:
Ideally, open draperies will clear all glass. Three measurements are
needed for this result. If you have the window opening (width of glass), you can
figure the others.
1. Measure window opening (A).
2. Find rod measurement (B).
3. Find finished drapery width (C)-coverage plus returns and overlap.
To find rod width, you will need to know how much stackback space is needed. This is the amount of wall space that open draperies will cover if they're completely off the glass. This figure, added to the window opening, gives you the proper rod width. Figure approximately 1/3 of the opening for stackback. If glass in 60" wide you will need 20" of stackback, if you want to clear the glass you will need a rod width of 80".
Top of draperies should be about 4" above the glass so that the backs of pleats cannot be seen from the outside of the glass. Remember, panels hang below a decorative traverse rod. For a more formal 'look', the bottom of the draperies near the floor should have at maximum 1" clearance, for a less formal 'look' the bottom hem should be at least 4" below the apron.
The bottom of the room-side draperies should be about 1/2" longer than that of glass-side panels.
Kirsch Decorative Traverse Rods:
1. Rod Length: The length of a decorative traverse rod is measured end ring to end ring. Rods telescope to adjust in length.
2. Slides: Each rod has two types of slides. Master slides overlap in the center of a window (two-way draw) so draperies may overlap for privacy and light control. Masters are attached to the cord and pull the leading edge of the drapery across the glass. Hooks hold the drapery to ring slides which glide along the track as master slides are drawn by the cord. Draperies hang below a decorative rod, so rod and rings are always visible.
3. Finials: These decorative end pieces help to set the style of a rod. They do not serve any other function. However, if mounting rods near a corner, allow space for them. We now offer an end cap for the Studio Coordinates Collection.
4. Brackets and Supports: Both hold the rod in place and may be mounted to the wall or ceiling. Brackets go at the ends of rods. Supports, placed between the brackets, prevent longer rods from sagging. Both will adjust to clear window trim, under-treatments, etc. The distance from the wall to the back of the rod is called clearance. Do not confuse "clearance" with "drapery return." Drapery return is the measurement from the end ring slide back to the wall.
5. Continuous cord lacing: Continuous lacing means the cord is strung as shown. This means that the operating cord may be changed from the right to the left side. It also allows a two-way draw rod to be converted to one-way draw.
6. Pulley sets: This portion of a traverse rod contains the operating mechanism. Its design and quality are vital to smooth, dependable action and long life. The better the pulley set, the better the rod.
7. Stylish, sturdy design: Plain or fluted rodding in a variety of finishes accents window treatments. Rings and finials help set style. Rodding is roll-formed of heavy-gauge steel. Sections are made to exact tolerances-they fit precisely, telescope easily and facilitate smooth slide movement. Top quality baked enamel finish or brass plating. Protective coating on both inside and outside of rod prevents corrosion.
8. Rod diameter: Rods are 1 3/8" in diameter.
9. Finials, elbows, rings: Molded finials and elbow are vacuum metalized or wood-grained. Molded C-shaped rings slide smoothly over supports (permitting use at wide windows), do not touch rods, cannot harm their finish. Rings glide on extra strong, self-lubricating slide shoes. Master slides have rings attached. Arms on right-hand masters are reversible so two-way rods can easily be converted to one-way draw. Unique design of arms permits hooks on overlapping drapery edges to be inserted from the back. Panels won't drag against each other, won't abrade or fray with use.
10. Concealed brackets: Installation's fast and easy. Brackets do not show after the rod is installed.
11. Center support brackets: Concealed supports lock positively and securely. Universal cam control permits support to anchor either inside or out side rod section for fast, error-proof installation.
12. Cord tension pulley: Tension pulleys supplied with all 1 3/8" rods. Keeps cords separated, accessible, out-of-sight. Eases operation, installs on frame, baseboard wall or floor.
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New Drapery Hardware
Kirsch Drapery Hardware:
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Studio Coordinates-traverse rods
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Brentwood-traverse rod
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White Traverse Curtain Rods- standard rods
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Wood Trends-wood poles and finials
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Estate Ultra Traverse Rods - heavy duty custom traverse rods
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Mix n Match 1 3/8" Steel Rods
Kirsch Buckingham Collection:
Empress Collection:
Kaleidoscope Drapery Hardware:
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Empire Collection-brass drapery rods
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Antiquities Collection-brass curtain hardware
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Simpliciti Collection-nickel, onyx, & brass curtain rods
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Traditional Collection-1 1/2" Rodding and Components
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Kosmo, Reflexion, Masonic, Urban-nickel, brass, & onyx curtain rods
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Infinette Curtain Hardware System
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Cable Rod Sets-wire rods
Wrought Iron Finials and steel rods:
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Forged Iron Finials & Steel Curtain Rods-Ornametal Collection
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Curtains Up - Traverse rods
Cast resin finials and steel poles:
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Bravo Collection-steel poles and resin finials
Graber Hardware Collections:
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Graber Nobility-Fine Drapery Hardware
Curzon Collection: