Help! How do I get curtains to slide over attachment bracket?

15 years ago

Hi everybody :)! I bought a lovely 120" long rod, on which I'd like to hang three 50"-wide panels. These will go on a large, sliding-glass patio door.

I can easily attach the rod with a left and right bracket, and would like to put at least one bracket in the middle of the rod width, for stability.

BUT, if I do that, then I cannot slide the curtains over the bracket!

Or, can I? Is there some secret to it? I purchased the rod from JCP, and it is the "twisted cage in antique bronze," and the dear ladies at the store aren't sure what to do either. Rats.

So, if you've experience in installing long curtain rods in such a way that the curtain panels can slide from one side of the rod, unimpeded, to the other, please write :)!

By the way, my panels are the sort where you slide the rod through the "tube" in the panel. I was thinking maybe by using those trendy "clips" that it might be easier to slide the panel?

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ppflanagan

9 years ago

JCP sells C shaped drapery ring hardware which allow the curtain to slide past the brackets. The curtain clips on like cafe curtains, so the rod would likely need to be higher than it would be for rod pocket installation. Specific "by-pass" brackets may be necessary. Kirsch is a brand that sells both.

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Comments (13)

jakabedy
15 years ago
Unfortunately, there is no way to slide a rod-pocket curtain over a bracket that attaches to the rod. If you could find some sort of clipped hook (not a complete ring) that would slide over the top of the rod, you'd come closer to making it work. But that may only work if you have one of the special rods with the curvy support brackets (kind of like the wire closet shelf/rod systems).

I think your answer may be to cut that middle panel in half and sew a half to each of the remaining full panels. Put the "half" portion to the outside, where it will more often be stacked back.
jerseygirl_1
15 years ago
I have drapes on our sliding glass doors. Mine stack to one side. Just checked to see how they were hung.
You will have to do what jakebedy suggested above. You may want to think about getting one more panel to get some fullness and if you don't want to sew. Usually you need 2-2 1/2 times the width of the rod.
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pricklypearcactus
15 years ago
Do you need to to slide the drapes across the center bracket? I have a long rod (probably about 120") over a 3 pane sliding glass door / window combination. I have 4 panels that I can pull closed (to the center) or pull open such that there are 2 panels pulled to each side of the window. I have grommet drapes and I cannot slide them over the center bracket, but I have no need to do that anyway.
terezosa / terriks
15 years ago
This what traverse rods are made for.
kadydid
15 years ago
If I wanted one in the center I would just leave the center one in the middle and cut a tiny slit so that the bracket doesn't bunch up the material, and just leave it stationary. Pull the sides when you wanted to close it.
Happyladi
15 years ago
I agree with terriks. It's funny that regular traverse rods are "out of style" now, they work so well. You can get decorative ones now.
User
9 years ago
Thank you most helpful.
Bunny
9 years ago
Not only are panels with pockets very difficult to "slide" over the join, but it's impossible to open them all the way, due to the bunching of the material. Rings + clips work so much better and it's easy to convert pocket panels.
Linda Jimenez
5 years ago
siracidrep, An Excellent Question!
curvedbill
4 years ago
So happy I found this thread! Thanks for the education!
Susan Wright
4 years ago
I’m ready to hang drapes on my sliding glass door and looking how I can hang the curtains without the center bracket. I’m not able to put the panels to each side, as I have a doggy door installed on the far right side. Would a double rod work? I could use the bracket on the back rod, and hand my curtains on the front rod?
HU-508456553
3 years ago
Susan....having the support bracket under only the back rod, how does that lend support to the front rod that has the draperies on it? I'm looking to hang blocking drapery on a slider and want the 2 panels stacked over the stationary side when not needed. It is a conundrum! The best solution is a new slider with the interior blinds....spendy!