Curtains are always in fashion whether you desire to decorate windows in modern or minimalist interior designs. There are several efficient and effective ways to hang curtains on windows i.e. hooks, rings, clips, no-drill curtains, etc. Do you want to know how to hang curtains using rings? In today’s post, we’ve explained a step-by-step method to hang window curtains on rings. You’ll be amazed to find out how easy, effective, and simple it is!
The Step-By-Step Guide To Hanging Curtains On Rings
There can be various reasons to hang curtains using rings i.e. smooth movement, aesthetic appeal, versatility to adjust various curtains, easy to adjust, durability, customization of pleats, etc. Most people switch from grommet curtains to hanging them via clip-rings and that’s a wonderful transition. Here’s how you can achieve a perfect-looking pleat style by hanging curtains via clip rings.
Why Clip Rings Are Better Than Any Other Curtain Hanging Style?
Hanging window curtains via clip rings helps determine the number of pleats you desire to achieve a uniform outlook. In contrast, you get only four pleats per panel of curtains when hanging them via grommet style to give a fuller look. Furthermore, hanging curtains via clip rings doesn’t require you to hem them and still, you can achieve a perfect pleat length. Want to see how that’s done?
Equipment/Tools Required
- Curtain Rod
- Curtain Panels
- Curtain Rings
- Straight Pins/Fabric Pins
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Ruler
- Hair Clip
Let’s take you to the first step of hanging window curtains on rings.
1. Mount The Curtain Rod In Position
The most important aspect that determines the outlook of your window curtains is the position and placement of the rod above the window sill. You need to assess how high you want window curtains to be (per preferences) and mount the curtain rod in place. Because the length of window curtains can be adjusted relevantly and that’s the ideal way to hang curtains.
Note: It’s advised that you always buy curtains somewhat longer in length than you desire to cope with the placement of the rod.
2. Define The Number of Pleats/Panel For Curtains
One of the most important reasons why people consider hanging curtains on rings is the control over how your curtain ultimately looks. The number of hooks you use in one curtain panel is directly proportional to the length of the panel. The number of curtain hooks defines two most important features in curtains when dressed;
- The width of each curtain panel
- The fullness of the pleats
In summary, the more the number of hooks/clip rings, the more the number of pleats and vice versa. Similarly, the greater the number of pleats in each curtain panel, the shallower will be each individual pleat and vice versa. Having that said, you can easily estimate that shallower curtain panel pleats lead to uniform curtain appearances while deeper pleats offer a casual appearance and vice versa. The general formula for calculating the number of curtain pleats/panel is:
No. of Pleats/Panel Desired = No. of Clip Rings – 1
3. Hang The Window Curtains Upside Down (To Hem Curtains)
In this section (step 3 of this guide), we’ve provided guidance for people who are looking to hem curtains (for a perfect floor-length appearance). So, the first step is to hang curtains upside down and let them lie on the floor (the extended length).
Next, you need to pin hem the curtains using fabric pins (better to use straight pins). The pin should ideally be placed at the exact location where the curtain panel meets the floor and along various locations of the curtain panel.
Now, the hemline will be the top of your curtain panel because you’ve hung it upside down. It’s time to Iron the hem in place by removing the fabric pins or straight pins that you applied along the lower end of the curtain panel when upside down. You must fold the curtain panel along the pin line (wrong sides together).
4. Space & Evenly Place The Clips
It’s time to use the ruler to calculate the space between the clips on each of the curtain panels. You just need to decide the number of pleats by using the formula mentioned above. Now, take the total length of each curtain panel and divide it by the number of pleats you desire per panel to even space the clip rings per panel. Now, you’re ready to hang the curtain panel that’s hemmed and perfectly spaced with clip rings.
5. Pleat & Train The Window Curtains
Finally, you’re ready to hang window curtains on the rod. To create pleats, you just need to pull the free fabric towards you (fabric that’s not under the clip rings). You can easily create firm and uniform pleats if you’ve hemmed curtains following our procedure because the fabric at the top of the panel is doubled and hemmed (extra weight).
This way you can easily create pleats at the top and run them along the length of the panel using your hands (that’s called training the curtains). After that, you can use a hair clip to tie/hold the pleats together after you’ve trained them. That’s it, you’re done creating perfectly pleated and neat-looking window curtains hung on rings.
In Summary
You can easily hang window curtains on rings that are perfectly hemmed and neatly-pleated offering a stylish outlook. In today’s post, we’ve explained the most effective and simplistic method to hang window curtains on rings. Just arrange the supplies/equipment required and follow the steps carefully to enjoy desirable results.
