Re: How to Hang Traverse Rods

"Warrior_13" wrote

> What in particular did you need to know? I hang them myself without a
> problem. Did it for a living a few years back.
> Do you need to know how to determine the width of the rod in comparison to
> the width of the drapery? Or do you want to know how to physically install
> it?

Thanks for the clarification--yes, I need to know how to determine the
width *and* what to do if studs aren't located at that point.  My
mom's drapes are 150" wide, and from past experience, I know that
wrapping that width drape around a three inch bracket, then deducting
the three inch overlap in the center (they're center-closing) should
make the width 138".  So from the center of her bay window, that makes
it 69" each side.

The problem is that her 70's ranch home contractor really didn't go
overboard with his lumber, if you know what I mean.  In addition to
there not being a stud at 69" from center, there's no jack stud above
the center of the window, making drape supports there impossible.  If
I put supports at the end of the windows (where there *are* studs),
then the drapes will bow toward the center.

So this is what I need help with, 'cause I want to get them up by
Thanksgiving!

Thanks.