Description and types of aluminum curtain rails
Windows - a mirror of the house. Their design reflects the mood and position of life of its owners. Beautiful curtains not only decorate, but also protect from the bright sun and prying eyes. Curtain rods to which we hang curtains should be reliable. There are a lot of offers of suspended structures on the market today, one of which is aluminum curtain rods.
Content
- 1 Profile curtain rods for aluminum curtains: description, features
- 2 Aluminum curtain rails for curtains: description, mounting method, pros and cons
- 3 Ceiling aluminum curtain rails for curtains: how they look, fixing features, advantages and disadvantages
- 4 Classification of aluminum eaves by the number of canvases
- 5 The advantages of aluminum cornices
- 6 Design features of aluminum profile curtain rods: examples and photos.
- 7 VIDEO: How to choose a profile cornice.
- 8 Aluminum curtain rods for curtains - 50 photo ideas:
Profile curtain rods for aluminum curtains: description, features
The profile eaves are a guide with a special groove inside for fastening of roller runners. Their movement and pushes the curtains. Curtain fabric cling to the runners with plastic hooks. Appeared on the market recently. Leading positions are occupied by German aluminum cornices. A great alternative to stringed, wooden and wrought iron cornices. The variety of models can be divided into two main groups.
- Material. Produced from aluminum and plastic. The metal profile significantly gains in performance and has a long service life. The economical version of plastic curtain rods is justified by their cost.
- There are rigid and flexible profiles. The first ones are mounted on flat walls and ceilings, the second over openings of irregular geometric shape or having roundings. The flexible cornice follows the curves of an arch, niche or bay window.
Important! Installation of profile eaves does not cause difficulties and can be executed independently. However, when joining several profiles with a connector, an exact mapping of the slots is necessary. Otherwise, curtains will “jam” at the junction points.
Aluminum curtain rails for curtains: description, mounting method, pros and cons
For installation of wall aluminum profile eaves, it is important to consider the following.
- The length of the brackets. The curtain should not touch the windowsill or the battery. Otherwise, ugly creases and wrinkles will be formed on the fabric.
- Suitable for light curtains and curtains.
- In order to visually enlarge and expand the space of small rooms with low ceilings, the wall cornice is hung as close as possible to the ceiling.
- The only option in the presence of suspended ceilings.
- Choose screws and dowels considering the type of wall and the future weight of curtains.
Council Aluminum curtains withstand any fabric, but only with the correct number of brackets. Calculate this figure is easy. Divide the profile length in two and round it up. So, for 2 meters of the eaves, you will need two brackets, and for five meters - six.
Ceiling aluminum curtain rails for curtains: how they look, fixing features, advantages and disadvantages
A striking example is Japanese panel curtains.
Distinctive features.
- Suitable for heavy curtains and pelmets.
- Suitable not only for window decoration, but also zoning of space.
- The only option for semicircular niches and canopies.
- The number of rows of fabric web is from 2 to 5. Two-and three-row profiles are most common.
- The maximum width with manual control is not limited, for electric eaves - 6 m.
- During installation, it is necessary to calculate the distance from the window so that the curtain does not touch the window sill.
- A wide choice of shades for a combination on color with wall-paper or curtains. You can decorate, sticking a baguette, dyeing or wrapping it with a cloth.
- Visually pull the space. The excellent decision for rooms with low ceilings.
Council For heavy multi-layer curtains, choose only the profile for aluminum ceiling curtains. This will evenly distribute the load on the suspension system, ensure durability and avoid sagging.
Classification of aluminum eaves by the number of canvases
Depending on the design project and the type of room, choose cornices with one or several rows of canvases.
Single-row profiles are used to hang light curtains from tulle or taffeta. They create an atmosphere of lightness. They do not protect from bright light and are more decorative. Often used in the kitchen, veranda.
Another application is a suspension for a curtain in the bathroom. One of the advantages of such an alternative is that it is not necessary to constantly adjust the hooks that fly off the usual bar.
The most common: one-, two- and three-row structures. The distance between the rows - 5 cm. In three canvases hang lambrequin, curtains and tulle. The classic style of living rooms and large rooms. Curtains or curtains and light tulle or taffeta are hung on double-row profiles.
Council Measure the width of the window opening. The eaves must be 40 cm longer. According to the rules, the eaves should recede from the window by 20 cm on each side. It is not only elegant, but also guarantees reliable protection from the sun's rays.
The advantages of aluminum cornices
Unlike other types of profile cornices combine a lot of advantages.
- High strength.
- Universal mount for mounting the eaves to both the wall and the ceiling.
- Aluminum is a flexible and at the same time durable metal that can be fixed above the window opening with any geometry. Easily takes the desired shape, while remaining in working condition.
- Low weight of the structure, which can withstand the most “unreliable” walls and partitions.
- Resistance to high humidity and temperature extremes.
- Variety of sizes. The standard maximum length of one module is 6 meters, but with the help of connectors it is possible to significantly extend the construction.
- You can hang any kind of curtains (classic curtains, pelmets, taffeta, air tulle, Roman curtains).
- Ability to install automatic and remote control systems.
- The decor that looks harmonious in modern design of the room.
- A wide selection of decorative coatings (imitation of gold, copper, silver), colors and shades.
- Low price.
Design features of aluminum profile curtain rods: examples and photos.
Each type of curtain has its own characteristics.
Classic version on manual control
- Can have up to three rows of independent webs.
- Maintains portieres of any weight.
- Used in the design of private houses and apartments, as well as commercial premises.
- The length of the eaves is not limited. Connectors help to extend the design to the desired size.
- Fastening the canvas with the help of sliders and hooks.
- Japanese panels
Ceiling profile for curtains.
- In addition to windows, it is suitable for decoration of walls, doorways, and also as partitions for zoning space.
- The maximum number of rows of canvases is 5.
- The width of the structure on the manual control is not limited, for automated systems - 6 m.
- The recommended width of the cloths is 50-100 cm.
Lifting curtains
- For Roman, French curtains, which are controlled by a chain or lace. Fix the curtain at the right height.
- Attached to the ceiling or window frame.
- Look aesthetically in a concealed installation, when the fabric winding mechanism and holders are hidden in an aluminum profile.
With sliding mechanism
- The device is similar to vertical blinds. Management is carried out using a cord or chain.
- Wall cornice with roller sliders.
Electric curtain rods with remote control
- There are many names (automatic, electric, electric eaves, etc.), the principle of operation is the same: control using a remote control or a button on the wall. It can also be integrated into the “smart home” system.
- Silent, 220 V power supply, average speed of moving apart of a fabric web from 10 to 20 seconds.
- The remote control works at a distance of 200 m from the eaves.
- Maximum load 50 kg.
- The maximum width of the structure is 12 m, although most manufacturers recommend not to exceed 6 meters for smooth operation.
Aluminum guides for curtains are rightly popular with buyers. They are affordable, reliable and easy to operate.
VIDEO: How to choose a profile cornice.