How to hang curtains from ceiling drop?
A drop ceiling is a separate ceiling mounted below the main structural ceiling.
Drop ceilings can be used for both aesthetic and practical purposes like the hiding of electrical wires and pipeworks.
One function of attaching curtains to the drop ceiling is to serve as a room divider to add privacy and maximize the use of a wide-open space.
Hanging curtains from a drop ceiling sound like a difficult task but it’s not an impossible one!
If you are curious about successfully hanging your curtains from a drop ceiling and some useful installation tips, keep on reading!
Basic Steps To Hang Your Curtains From Drop Ceiling
You need to remember the following steps on how to hang your curtains from drop ceiling:
Step#1. Prepare things you will need
Before doing anything else, it is important to prepare the necessary things for the installation.
Supplies such as curtain track rail, curtain track ceiling cartridges, and clamps, hooks, and curtains must be prepared.
Tools like a ruler or measuring tape, screwdriver, and cutting saw are likewise necessary.
The measuring tape will be used to measure the distance between the two ends of the well.
It is likewise necessary for approximating the distance between the clamps to know how many cartridges will be attached to the ceiling.
The screwdriver is important in adjusting the tightness of the screws.
Step #2. Measure your drop ceiling
To determine the appropriate length of curtain track rail and corresponding cartridges and clamps to be used, measure the size of the drop ceiling using the ruler or measuring tape.
It is necessary to note the horizontal and vertical measurements of the drop ceiling tiles.
If necessary, cut the curtain track according to the appropriate measure using the cutting saw.
For every ten inches, at least one clamp and the cartridge is used for ideal support.
These clamps and cartridges are used in place of power tools in hanging the rail.
Step #3. Affix the curtain track ceiling cartridges and clamps
The next step is attaching the clamps to the cartridge.
Using the screwdriver, loosen the screw in the clamps.
Align the holes of both the cartridges and the clamps.
After ensuring that the holes are straightened with the clamps facing upward and cartridges downward, tighten the screw with the help of a screwdriver.
Keep in mind to leave the attachment a little loose to allow necessary adjustments.
Step #4. Hang the curtain track to the ceiling
Hang the curtain track by clamping it to the drop ceiling’s metal framework and not on the tiles on the ceiling as it is not designed to support the track.
Maintain the 10 inches in between each clamp along the rail.
Repeat the process until the curtain track is completely hung in the ceiling.
After making final adjustments, tighten the screws to secure the curtain track in the drop ceiling.
Step #5. Attach the hooks and hang the curtain
The last step deals with fixing the curtain on the tracks.
Fix the curtain hooks to the tracks by attaching them to the clamps.
Attach the curtain on the track by fastening it on the hooks in equal intervals.
Make sure that the curtain is allowed to move freely and drapes in a U-shaped in between the clamps.
Shouldn’t we need to use curtain rods to add support to the ceiling?
No curtain rod is used in this kind of installation.
The framework of the drop ceiling tiles occupies enough space leaving no room for the curtain rod.
Other Way To Hang Curtains From Ceiling
Aside from the curtain track system, curtains can be hung in other ways.
Hanging curtain rods is another way to hang curtains from the ceiling.
It is often done by mounting the rods in the ceiling using brackets.
It is considered the easiest and most common way to hang curtains.
It typically involves drilling the ceiling to fix the brackets.
What if I don’t want holes in my ceiling?
Wall or ceiling damage is a reason why some people choose other options of hanging their curtains.
Are you curious about how is it done?
Refer to this link to know more about hanging curtains without the use of drilling.
Now, you know how to hang curtains from ceiling drop!
Weight You Can Hang From A Drop Ceiling
While it is allowed to hang curtains from the drop ceiling, it is recommended to not hang beyond 15 lbs to avoid placing too much weight on the drop ceiling’s framework.
Hanging Curtains With Low Ceilings
Is it alright to hang curtains in rooms with a low ceiling?
It is a big yes! It is rather helpful than a worry.
One way to make a room appear visually bigger depends upon how curtains are hung.
Hanging your curtains 4 to 8 inches above the window molding makes the window appear taller.
Hanging curtain rods in the middle of the ceiling and window molding creates an illusion of a higher ceiling.
Conclusion
To summarize, this article is about how to hang curtains from ceiling drop.
Drop ceiling has a variety of uses.
Whether it is your first time or not to hang curtains from the drop ceiling, just follow the five basic steps above.
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