Description and types of aluminum curtain rails

Beautiful, and most importantly - the right choice of curtains, can be an excellent solution to the issue of updating the interior. They will help a variety of boring appearance of any of your rooms, bring fresh motifs. However, curtains alone will not be enough here.

You will need an organic addition for them, which will also harmonize well with the rest of the room. In our case - it is aluminum curtain rails for curtains. Today we will tell you about their advantages, methods of installation, give useful tips on choosing the right option.

Profile curtain rods for aluminum curtains: description, features

Aluminum curtain rails for ceiling profiles are a strong but lightweight construction, provided by the material from which they are made. Aluminum in the composition of the product allows the installation to be carried out independently at home.

Based on which profile for ceiling curtains you yourself chose for yourself, the model can average from 1 row to 5. In these rows are placed hooks for hanging window curtains, curtains and other "charms" for the design and decoration of the interior.

Needless to say that the holder should pick exactly this type, which is suitable for a specific type of curtains? The interior is important harmony, combination and balance, so the choice of aluminum cornice should be approached thoroughly.

IMPORTANT! Observe the balance of proportions: massive, heavy curtains - massive eaves; slim elegant holder - matching tulle.

If you can not make the right choice, try to buy a universal option - aluminum curtain rods.

Product Benefits

The design of this type has a number of its undeniable advantages that make it possible to favorably distinguish the aluminum cornice against the background of others like it.

Other factors include:

1. Lightweight design - low weight is provided by the base material from which it is made. From here follows a number of the following advantages.

   The design of some models allow you to adjust the distance from the tire to the wall

2. Simplicity in installation - ease allows to make without effort independent fastening of curtains at necessary height.

   When installing the eaves, it is important to correctly identify the attachment points

3. Strength - one-piece design is very difficult to damage unintentionally. Also, aluminum beams perfectly hold any, even the heaviest fabric canvases. They will not bend and break off. By the way, it is aluminum guides for curtains that are used to fasten the curtain in theaters, to design decorations on the stage.
4. Plasticity - the flexibility of aluminum allows you to give the bottom absolutely any shape. This option will be especially optimal for non-standard windows.

   The photo shows an example of a window in a room with a ceiling of complex shape.

5. A wide range - in the market of decorative products for interior decoration, there is a huge selection of various forms, modifications, variations of the execution of the eaves. Depending on the type, such devices can also be mounted in different ways: on the wall, on the ceiling. At the same time, it does not matter from what material the supporting structure is made. (mounting on plasterboard, concrete, plywood, under a suspended ceiling, monolithic supporting structures is allowed).

   Aluminum profiles can be decorated with a film with imitation of various materials - wood, metal and so on.

6. Relative availability of price.
7. A wide field for the flight of fancy - you can choose for yourself the most suitable modification, make to order, adjust your window to yourself.

Types of aluminum profile eaves

It is recommended to select curtain rods, relying solely on knowing what type of curtains you have. For example, for the Roman with a lifting mechanism, profile eaves on the lifting mechanism are perfect.

Next, we will select for you several of the most common types of canopies with different types of configuration.

• Manual eaves - includes several variations of the “capacity” of the rows: one, two and three rows. It will sustain curtains of any weight, will not bend, will not crack. The best option for spacious rooms, living rooms, as well as rooms such as restaurants, hotel complexes. Eaves with two / three rows of construction allow hanging at the same time several curtains independent of each other. Also, it is an opportunity to combine with each other several types of curtains, to combine different combinations: for example, in addition to curtains, add lush tulle + pelmet. This is only possible due to sufficient space between several rows, which allow placing such a number of window decorations. Thanks to a multi-row cornice, you will be able to implement your wildest design ideas. The connecting structure allows you to adjust any length.

  On the cornice with cord control there is a cord or chain, pulling which you can open the curtains without touching the fabric with your hands

• Designs for panel curtains - a system ideally optimized for Japanese curtains. The holder of the profile, made of aluminum, may include from 2 to 5 rows. Maximum width - up to 6 meters. The standard dimension of the panels is from 50 to 100 cm.

  The canvas of the Japanese curtains is hung on a velcro, with which each holder of the cornice for panel curtains is equipped

• Lifting type - designed for curtains of the Roman, French type. The principle of operation is extremely simple: you can adjust the length of such curtains with the help of garters attached to the lower end of the curtain. Fixing the curtains at the right level by means of beads, or lace. The most practical version of the profile holder is a type with a closed mechanism. Here, all the structural elements are retracted into the aluminum profile construction itself. There is a velcro on the front / front side, to which the upper part of the curtain is attached, then the holder simply and gently closes.

  Eaves for the Roman curtains with a closed control mechanism

• Designs for panel-type curtains - aluminum cornice mounted on the wall. It provides roller sliders, as well as a string for control. According to the principle of operation, the entire system resembles blinds.

  Eaves for panel curtains with spectacular satin finish

• The view for the lifting curtains - they are also “electrically controlled curtain rods” - automatic curtains push the curtains themselves by issuing a command from the control panel. Distinctive features - absolute automation, noiselessness, ergonomics, remote control. Depending on the type of eaves, the speed of response to a command can also vary. Such designs themselves are quite large, they can safely withstand a weight of up to 50 kg.

  Motorized curtain rods can be controlled from a button, from a remote control or using the “Smart Home” system

IMPORTANT! Motorized curtain rods will be very useful when free access to the window is closed, or the process of pushing the curtains themselves is difficult due to the heavy weight or bulkiness of the structure itself.

Exploitation

Cornice - the most common design, which is used literally everywhere, regardless of the type, design, interior design. For example, the curtain holder is perfect:

• to the kitchen;
• in the living room;
• for the bathroom;
• for arrangement of a bedroom;
• at registration of space of banquet rooms;
• for office space;
• as an element of children's room decor.

IMPORTANT! When choosing a profile cornice, rely solely on your preferences, and also consider the type of your curtains, their dimensions and weight. Think over the combination of the holder with the overall interior. If you are in doubt about the choice, it is better to consult the shop / salon seller, or ask how to choose the cornice from the designer correctly.

Which type is better?

This question cannot be answered unequivocally, since much here is tied to the purely subjective tastes of each individual person. Each type is good in its own way, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Also, each cornice, depending on the type / material / style, can withstand a certain weight, perform different tasks. Before buying, making to order, it is necessary to measure the window sill, the distance from the window to the ceiling, measure curtains, etc.

Is it worth saying that the eaves mechanism, its guides are extremely vulnerable in terms of damage? Therefore, sudden movements are not allowed here.

Conclusion

Since the holder for curtains is a necessary thing, it is an important element in the interior design of a house. Therefore, the ideal option would be a profile cornice of aluminum. This design will be a concise replacement for outdated hollow round curtains made of plastic.

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Photo cornices