How to hang a pelmet?

Often, in the design of window designs, in addition to curtains, decorative items such as lambrequins are also used. Through the use of these options, the environment seems more harmonious and complete. Basically, lambrequins are hung over the curtains. To design the window was really beautiful, you need to properly fix these products.

Before you get acquainted with the methods of fastening lambrequins, it is necessary to understand what these products are. Textile is one of the decorative elements of drapery. Basically, pelmets are arranged in a horizontal position on top of the curtains.

Often, various elements are used to design the lambrequins themselves. These include:

• fringe;
• tapes;
• tassels.

Most often textiles are used as an addition to classic interiors.It is known that this trend is distinguished by pretentiousness and loves various decorative elements that are able to fully emphasize the expensive environment.

Today there are several main types of lambrequins:

• The most popular options include soft models easy to attach. Basically, the same canvas is used for sewing, from which other window design elements are made. These lambrequins are fixed on the curtains or the eaves.
• But hard lambrequins need a strong frame for fixing. For more convenient fastening, an element such as velcro is used.
• Universal view can be called combined models which combine the features of the two previous options. In this case, soft elements are used as a supplement to a rigid base.

Fastening decorative lambrequins is not particularly difficult, especially when it comes to soft form. Before you start work, you need to prepare a few important components. In order to hang a lambrequin, you need a cornice, adhesive tape and braid.Ceiling element can be both round and straight.

After preparation of all elements it is necessary to drill the holes. Dowels are inserted into them, after which the eaves are fastened.

It is worth noting that A special adhesive tape is used to fix the rigid element. Pre-measure the upper limits of the lambrequin, then cut the required length of tape. It should be fixed sticky side to the outer edge. For fixing it is necessary to use glue.

Please note that in the presence of a beautiful baguette lambrequin also fastens with velcro. The peculiarity here is that the soft side is sewn to the front of the product. Sticky parts must be connected to each other.

You can use tape to attach a soft lambrequin. On the front side of the base you need to hang plastic hooks. To lambrequin sewn curtain tape. The prepared product can be hung on the hooks.Pay attention to that the elements are closely spaced to each other, otherwise the lambrequin will sag.

Often, housewives are faced with the task of fastening textiles to a two-way cornice. This is due to the fact that such a base does not imply the presence of lambrequins. But there are several ways to help fix this problem.

Often, the two-level cornice additionally acquire a string. This option can be found in every hardware store. After purchase, you must proceed to install the item. It should be noted that there is nothing difficult in fastening the string, so you can cope with the task yourself.

In addition, there is another way to fix the lambrequin on a double eaves. Initially, the curtain and additional textiles hang on the base. The entire length of the curtains need to sew Velcro. Then you need to prepare a wooden stick and fix it on the eaves.Note that the element is fixed in the part where the adhesive tape was located.

If you are engaged in fastening lambrequins for the first time, you can use the useful recommendations of the designers, which will greatly simplify the task. For a start it is worth saying that the chosen method directly depends on the type of product used. For example, not every type of lambrequins can be mounted on a round cornice.

Please note that the base is selected based on the size and weight of the product itself. Do not forget that many people hang the whole decor for window decoration on one base. It is best to use several strips that provide maximum comfort during the opening and closing of curtains.

You should also understand that the lambrequin is significantly different from ordinary curtains, not only in appearance, but also in the method of fastening. Such products completely cover the curtain on which they are placed. Due to the presence of velcro, pads are hidden from prying eyes. But it is important to choose high-quality and strong Velcro. This is especially true of those cases when massive linens are used for window decoration.

Also, experts recommend to use for the design of tubular eaves flip products. The attachment process is not complicated, and the result will surprise you with its beauty. Reversible lambrequins advantageously complement the classic atmosphere.

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