Metal curtain rails

Beautiful windows always attract attention, making the room unique. An important role is played by the choice of the eaves, on which the curtains will be located. Durable and reliable metal eaves will not only withstand the weight of heavy volume curtains, but also help to create a stylish and sophisticated modern design or traditional classic interior. Iron cornices are available in a huge variety - from brass and stainless steel to nickel and bronze.

Metal curtain rails for curtains are popular, and it has a good reason. You can give the most common reasons for the acquisition of metal eaves:

1. Durability and reliability due to the material from which the eaves and fittings are made;
2. The ability to hang on such a design curtains of any weight and texture;
3. The variety of types of eaves, shapes of tips, colors and coatings;
4. Variability in the incarnation of any design finds;
5. The harmonious combination with a variety of options for furniture and curtains.

The metal from which the curtain rods for curtains are made is very diverse. There are wrought iron cornices or made of stainless steel. They are durable, do not corrode due to the nature of the material, have a characteristic color and shine and look very attractive. Their disadvantage can be called a significant weight, requiring a greater number of brackets for fixing on the wall and the presence of strong walls that can withstand a similar load.

Aluminum curtain rods are relatively light. Since this metal does not have visual appeal, it is coated with various compositions to impart a spectacular color or shine. In most cases, this coating is chromium, but there are technologies by which aluminum eaves can be given the appearance of bronze or forged metal.

Brass cornices look charming, this is due, primarily, to the natural color of the material, since brass has a pale golden shade and a noble shine.The weight of such structures is not very significant and allows the use of lightweight openwork brackets for their attachment, and the susceptibility of brass to processing expands the possibilities of style solutions.

Eaves from metal can be both wall, and ceiling. It is believed that the curtains attached to the ceiling cornice visually stretch the window and increase the height of the room, and also do not distract attention directly from the cloth itself.

Modern industry produces flexible ceiling moldings, tires made of aluminum, which can perfectly fit into the curves of any bay window or balcony. They are an order of magnitude stronger than products made of PVC, will last longer, will not lose color and will look more elegant. Such a cornice can also be attached to the wall or mounted on hangers. Such constructions are single-row, therefore, in addition to curtains, it is necessary to hang tulle, lambrequin or blinds, it is necessary to mount in parallel two or three rows of such flexible constructions.

An unusual kind of metal cornices are string holders. It is convenient to use them when the room is made out in techno-style or in Minimalism. On one holder can be from one to three metal strings. The disadvantage of such eaves is their low carrying capacity, they are suitable only for hanging light curtains or tulle and sag under heavier fabrics.

Rod eaves are the ideal form for performance in metal. In the simplest form, they look like a regular hollow tube, the curtains on which are mounted by means of ring-eyelets. This is the so-called "classic pipes". In addition, there are square cornices, called "quad", as well as twisted, shaped like a rope and called "twister".

So that the rings do not slide off the ends of the tubes, tips are installed on them, which often have a very intricate shape in the form of sparkling glass balls, or forged curved jewelry. Both single and double or triple versions are available, allowing you to hang curtains, rolls and tulle at the same time.

Also made of aluminum square profile cornices. They are mounted on the ceiling or on the walls in accordance with the design idea. They can be both double-row and three-row, are completed with Velcro. They can be closed with a cloth or baguette. The advantage of such structures is the presence of an integrated curtain opening system. Such a system can be either a mechanical, controlled chain or cord, or with an electric drive and control panel.

The length of the eaves varies considerably. The initial size is 1.6 meters; then they go 1.8 m, 2 m, 2, 4 m, 2, 8 m, 3 m, 3, 2 m and 3, 6 m. You can also purchase full metal tubes having a length of 6 m and thickened walls.

There is a certain standard for the diameter of wall hollow tubes. It ranges from 25 to 28 mm. The exceptions are forged bars, which are 16 mm thick, and extra strong tubes for heavy curtains, which can be up to 40 mm in diameter. There are also mini-eaves, having a diameter of 10 mm and designed for light curtains or tulle.

Modern curtain rails, made of metal, are available in various colors, gold-plated or silver-plated models look particularly impressive.

Ceiling tires or flexible elements made of aluminum are usually coated with a white coating, since it is the most neutral. In general, they are invisible against the background of the ceiling, especially since they are often hidden due to the adhesive tape for hanging the lambrequin.

Tubular or forged curtain rods can be coated with sputtering imitating various types of metal and have the following names:

• "Gold", that can best imitate a material like brass;
• "Copper" with a specific reddish sheen;
• "White gold"having a delicate white color with a barely noticeable yellowish tint;
• "Chromium"which has a cooler white glow;
• "Satin" It is a complex color, resembling the play of white satin;
• "Arctic" - it is a shade of cool white with a bluish undertone;
• "Onyx" - deep black color;
• "Black Gold", which is a transitional tint from the usual black to the color "antique";
• "Antique"resembling dark bronze.

When we want to transform the surrounding space, it is worthwhile to focus on the details. In order to hang the curtains on the metal cornice, additional devices and accessories are needed. Initially, it is necessary to fix the eaves on the wall, for this purpose serves such a device as a bracket.

It is a metal rod with notches, calculated under the shape and dimensions of the eaves, which has a round plate at the base for fixing on the wall surface. The brackets can be double or single. The appearance of the bracket depends on the style in which the cornice is made, so in most cases they are sold in the kit. Very often in the manufacture of components applied art casting, which turns them into additional decorative elements.

Also, the decoration for curtains can be called holders, designed to fix the panels in the open state. These are clips, having a sharp edge, which is screwed in or hammered into the wall at the required height and the holder itself, having not only a functional, but also a decorative purpose. Made in a common color scheme with cornice and bracket, holders often have the most intricate and fancy shapes.. These can be leaves, flowers, feathers, buckles, initials, and even small crowns.

In cases where the curtains are attached using rings, called grommets, the latter are usually also selected in a single color version with eaves metal. Very often, metal rings are machined from the inside with a special coating ensuring their silent slip.

In the case when the fastening of curtains on the cornice occurs with the help of hooks, which will be visible on the surface of the fabric, they are also selected to match the tone. Those hooks that are inside are plastic and are white.

Today, the Russian market offers customers metal eaves of more than 400 importing companies from Europe and Russian manufacturers.

Leaders among them include:

1. Cessot - French brand, producing premium curtain rods of high quality, made mainly of varnished brass. The price tag of products starts from 100 euros.
2. Marçal & Filhos (Portugal), producing metal curtain walls and components. specializes in forged products.
3. Olexdeco, which is one of the largest domestic suppliers of eaves of a various price category, made on own production. With the help of the “Designer” option available on the company's website, the buyer can design and order his own unique version of the cornice.
4. Interstil - German company, distinguished by modern design in the techno-style. In addition to the rod, produces and flexible profile products.
5. DDA - Russian manufacturer, producing almost 3,000 varieties of curtain rods, blinds, etc.

Reviews of metal eaves most favorable. Customers who have decorated the windows in this way are very pleased with the choice and recommend such curtain rods for purchase. When purchasing, it is advised to pay attention to the following points:

1. In the case when a heavy cornice has a length of more than two meters, it will be fixed with a bracket in the middle to prevent sagging. This moment may prevent pushing the tulle back to the right or left side.
2. The eaves tip may not go down the length, if the room is narrow and the window is large. In this case, you can purchase plastic plugs.
3. Metal ring rings worth buying with silicone inner coating.
4. Choose a set of bracket tip, grommets or clothespins, it is desirable immediately with the acquisition of the main fastening, so that everything coincides perfectly in shade.

Elegant wrought or cast eaves can decorate almost any interior:

• Depending on the color of the metal and the chosen shape, it is suitable for a room decorated in the classic Victorian style.
• In the directions suggesting luxury, such as Baroque or Rococo, the wall cornice-baguette will be an excellent choice. Its base must necessarily differ in durability and reliability, for this purpose the metal construction-rod is best suited. The slat is made of the same material as the curtains, but can be made of finishing fabric, echoing one of the dominant colors of the interior.
• String steel curtain rods are good because of their invisibility, the curtains on them seem to be suspended in the air.
• Flexible aluminum cornice can form the most unusual forms. Such designs are well suited for the decoration of windows in the form of arches or multi-level structures.

You can learn more about how to install the metal cornice yourself from the video below.