Curtain Rod Overhang:
Custom Curtain Rods are all about precision—details like overhang and clearance make all the difference. We spend every day creating steel curtain rods and custom options that truly bring our customers’ vision to life. Two measurements that we find ourselves talking about often are Overhang and Clearance.
- Overhang refers to how far the rod extends beyond the window trim and is supported by sturdy curtain brackets.
- Clearance describes the space from the wall (or ceiling, for ceiling-mounted rods) to the back of the rod.
Below we share a bit more detail based on conversations we’ve had with customers over the years.
Curtain Rod Clearance:
The clearance is the distance from the wall to the back of the rod, or the ceiling to the top of the rod in the case of a ceiling mount. Clearance is affected by:
- Anything you need to clear such as thick trim and/or an under treatment (e.g., blinds).
- The depth of your fabric when stacked back, which is determined by the ring spacing. The most common center-to-center ring spacing is 5” to 7”, and this gives a depth (from the center of the rod) of 2½” to 3½”. Using heavy-duty curtain rings ensures smooth stacking and lasting support.
Generally, as long as your ring spacing is no more than about 7" and your trim sticks off the wall by no more than 1", a 3" clearance works well for most installs.
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