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Fabricland carries a wide range of drapery accessories, all reasonably priced. From balloon clips to decorative tie backs to elegant sconces to exquisite drapery rods, we've got what you need!

Tips
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Tips

Select your drapery hardware before measuring for the window treatment. The cut length will vary depending on the rod. Always support drapery rods with brackets to prevent it from bowing in the middle. Brackets are usually positioned at intervals of 115cm (45") or less across the window. It is best to screw the brackets into the wall studs, if you must install in between wall studs it is best to use molly bolts (expands when it is tightened).

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Rods 

There are adjustable tracks and rods that will accommodate any style of curtains or drapes. Curtain rods are used for simple rod-pocket curtains and valances and are available in a variety of sizes and specialties.  

Here are some tips for installing hardware for your window treatments:

For curtain rods and conventional traverse rods, generally the best installation is one where the top of the rod rides even with the top of the molding.
For a decorative rod with rings, install the brackets so that the rod will be parallel with the top of the window frame and the lower edges of the rings are ¼" (6mm) above the top of the molding.  When the window treatment is installed, the molding will be completely covered.
For inside lengths where the rod will be hidden by the fabric, install the rod so it is even with any exposed wood.

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Hardware

Brackets are metal pieces that are attached to the wall or casing to support a drapery, curtain rod, blind, or shade.

Café Rings are clip-on or sew-on rings used to hang café curtains.

Cafe Rods are decorative curtain rods, with or without rings, and available in many finishes, including wood, brass, enamel, and wrought iron.  

Center Supports are metal grips used to support traverse rods or vertical blind tracks from above.  It helps prevent the rod from sagging in the middle, but does not interfere with the operation of the rod or blinds.

Clear Plastic Rods for sheer and lace curtains do not show through and detract from the fabric.

Combination Rods are two or three rods on one pair of brackets, used to create layered window treatments.  Combination sets can include traverse only, both traverse and curtain rods, and several curtain rods.

Conventional Curtain Rods are narrow, flat metal rods used for outside mounts.  The rod should be completely hidden in the pocket casing.  

Single Curtain Rods are used for rod pocket curtains and stationary window treatments.  These rods are available with a clearance from 2" to 5" (5cm to 12.5cm).  A special canopy rod has a clearance of 7½" (19.3cm).

Double Curtain Rods
consist of two rods with 1" (2.5cm) difference in the clearance to hang a valance and a curtain on the same mounting.

Continental Rods are wide, flat curtain rods that add depth and interest to rod pocket treatments.  Common widths are 2 ½" (6.3cm) and 4½" (11.5cm).

Cord-controlled Traverse Rods are available in both decorative and conventional styles: 

Conventional Traverse Rods may be purchased as two-way draw (for drapes that part from the center), or one-way draw. Also known as Ringless Decorator Traverse Rods, these rods are used for pinch pleated draperies that have slides concealed in the rod for a clean, contemporary look.  The top of the drapery skims the lower edge of the rod.
Decorative Traverse Rods are all two-way draw.  However, you can convert them to one-way draw by following the manufacturer's directions included in the package.

Corner Brackets converts rods to a continuous right angle for corner window installations.

Cornices are custom-built boxes without backs that cover the top of the window. They are designed to keep a curtain rod from showing and may be stained, painted, or upholstered to match a window treatment.  The lower edge of a cornice may be cut straight or cut into a decorative shape.  

Decorative Holdbacks are decorative hardware mounted to the side of the window to hold swags or to hold back drapery panels.  Available in a variety of styles and sizes, you're sure to find ones that suit your décor.

Drapery Hooks are available in either pin-on or slip-on hardware and are used to hang draperies from rods.

End Brackets are two adjustable metal grips that hold a drapery rod or vertical track to the wall or ceiling and control the amount of projection.  

Extender Curtain Rods are pieces of curtain rod that fit onto another rod to lengthen it.

Finials are decorative end-pieces of a decorative traverse or café curtain rod.

Lambrequins are decorative wood frames built around the top and sides of a window to create a larger, more impressive window treatment.  It is often padded and covered with fabric.

Master Carriers are the lead carriages of a traverse rod.  They contain two sliders that overlap in the center, allowing the draperies to overlap slightly and close completely.

Multiple-Draw Rods allow each panel of a pair of draperies to draw independently.

One-Way Draw Rods are traverse rods on which draperies pull from one side to the other.  The drapery panels stack on one side when open.

Ring and Pole Sets are decorative rods, generally wood, designed so that curtains or drapes can be hand drawn across the window.

Sash Rods are flat or round rods with shallow mounting brackets.  They are most often used on doors and other areas where a sheer or lightweight curtain is installed close to the glass.

Sconces allow you to create a beautiful swag drape in minutes by simply pulling fabrics through the openings of two or more sconces.  Another alternative is to insert a pole (up to 1 3/8" size diameter) through the sconces then drape fabric over the pole to create an attractive curtain.

Slides are the small runners installed in a traverse rod that hold a drapery pin or hook.

Spring Tension Rods are used to install curtains and valances inside the window frames.  They do not require any type of brackets or mounting screws.

Stack Back is the space required for draperies when they are completely open.

Swag Holders are heart-shaped holders that allow fabric to be secured in a pouf fashion. They provide support for loosely draped treatments such as a throw swag.

Tension Pulleys are pulley attachments through which the traverse cords move when the drapery is drawn.  It ensures a continuous, smooth operation.  It may be mounted on a baseboard, casing, or wall on one side or both sides of the window covering.

Tension Wire a plastic coated wire used to hang curtains. Attached to the wall with a metal hook and eye (eye is screwed into the wall and hook is screwed into the tension wire). Fabricland carries pre-packaged  5 meter and 3 meter sets.

Tiebacks, Holdbacks and Scarf holders are decorative drapery hardware designed to hold draperies off to the sides of the window.  They are also used to hold scarves, and to create swag treatments.  Many styles, both plain and decorative, are available so they can be dramatic or inconspicuous.  They can repeat an existing design detail or bring an entirely new dimension to your curtains.  Hang the curtain first; then decide on the style and placement of the tiebacks. 

Trimmings for window coverings are usually decorative braid, fringe, tassels, cord, gimp, and other fabric trims used as an accent on curtains, draperies, or tiebacks.

Two-Way Draw Rods allow the draperies hung from them to pull closed from both sides to the center. Also called a center draw.

Unfinished Wood Pole Sets, plain or fluted, can be painted to match the curtain fabric for a custom touch.

Weights are made of lead or metal and used to help draperies and fabric vertical blinds hang properly.  

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