Using curtain tiebacks allows you hold your curtains open to achieve a desired design effect or to permit light into a room.
Proper way to tie back curtains.
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To achieve proper placement again measure the length of the curtains and divide by three.
Hang each tieback a third of the way up from the bottom of the curtain.
If you prefer full fabric below the metal tieback go one third down from the rod.
Measure a spot about 2 3 of the way between the curtain rods and the floor.
If your measurements were correct and the brackets installed at a level angle your curtains should enhance the look of your window.
Hang your curtain rod back onto the brackets to assess how your curtains look.
For very tall windows such as two story windows you may need to place your tiebacks based on how the curtains look as well as where you can reach to adjust them.
Typically curtain tiebacks are made from the same fabric as your curtains or out of a rope tassel material.
Experiment with the drape of your curtains.
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Measure 39 inches up from the floor if the curtains are 84 inches long or floor length.
There are standard tieback measurements you should consider when hanging curtain tiebacks.
If for example the drape is 100 inches long you would place the tieback 33 inches from the bottom.
Have a friend hold the curtain panel back at this level and stand on the other side of the room to see if.
Make a light mark on the wall.
Step 2 repeat this process on the other side of the window.
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Make sure the two marks are even.
If your curtains are too heavy for the brackets you may need heavy duty brackets or a rod with added support.
If you prefer full fabric above the metal tie back install the tie backs two thirds down from the top of the rod.