You can hang long curtains in a variety of ways. To build a nice textile frame around your view outside, hang them right next to the window. Place them slightly higher and wider than the window to give the impression of a larger room. Ikea’s curtain range includes a variety of long flowing drapes in various colors and shades to build a dynamic atmosphere. Here’s how to hang Ikea curtains.
The issue with Ikea curtain systems is that you have to buy the parts separately, which means you don’t get full instructions. You will receive instructions on weighing, cutting, and linking the rails when you purchase them. When you purchase wall brackets, you will receive guidance on mounting them, which vary from ceiling brackets.
You will receive guidance on how to screw the curtain hooks into the fabric if you purchase the curtain panels. You will receive guidance on how to hang the curtains if you purchase the hooks. All of the elements, however, are interdependent. The rails are only shown on the bracket instructions on how to connect them to the brackets—the hung curtains from the rails in a manner that is only shown in the curtain hooks directions.
So here is a full guide on how to install an Ikea curtain. Here are the materials and equipment you will need:
- Ikea Tibast curtains (or panels + pleating tape)
- Pleating hooks
- Curtain rings with eyelets
- Iron
- Needle and thread (optional)
Step #1: Measure your Window’s Dimensions
The first step is to determine the height and width of your window, including any trim. Then you can choose how high and wide you want your curtains to hang.
This calculation will also tell you whether you should use a pre-made curtain length panel in the 84′′, 96′′, or 98′′L sizes.
Step #2: Attach the Pleating Hooks
The Thibaut curtain panels from Ikea already have pleating tape on the back. You can buy pleating tape and sew it on the back of the panel if your curtains don’t have it. Pleating curtains need the use of pleating hooks, which you can buy from Amazon or Ikea. The most important aspect of the hooks is to stick to a pattern.
Place the first prong of our four-pronged hook in the fourth slot, followed by a prong in every third slot after that. Repeat for each pleat, then secure the panel with a single-pronged hook at each end.
One brief notice about this step: double-check that your pleated curtains will cover your window. Pleating will significantly narrow your panels, so make sure your curtain is wide enough to cover your window if you open and close it.
Step #3: Add a Stitch in Each Pleat
You might stop here and leave the pleated curtains, but adding a stitch gives them the pinch they need. Turn the curtain panel over and stitch the pleat near the pinch’s base with a needle and thread. To do this, I tied the thread at the root, then ran it through the pleat once and back, pulling it close and tying the thread. Pick a thread color that is close to your fabric so you won’t notice it.
Step #4: Iron
Iron your curtains for a more neat and tidy finish. Iron on a low to medium setting.
Step #5: Hang Curtain Panels Using Rings with Eyelets
It would help if you hung your curtain panels from rings with eyelets. If the hook on your curtain leading-edge falls out of the eyelet easily, tighten the hook with pliers or close the hook into a loop. If you use your curtains often, this is a must.
What to do when curtains become yellowish?
Rewash them in 15 minutes with 1/2 cup Great Value Bleach and cold water. You should wash at least two curtains per round. Allow them to air dry for one day, or hang them over an ironing board. Repeat this until you get your desired shade of white.
Just note that the more you do this technique, the more your curtain grows. This process changes the clothes size.
Do all Ikea curtain rods come with screws?
Since the BETYDLIG brackets do not include anchors or screws, I strongly suggest using the ones mentioned in the supplies section. Here’s a larger kit-blue one to give you an idea of what they look like.
How to properly wash Ikea curtains?
Use a gentle detergent in your washing machine to wash the curtains. Set the temperature according to the instructions on the care label. Fill the washing machine with detergent. Do not use bleach on any of the Ikea curtains, except when needed.
How to dry Ikea curtains?
There are certain measures in drying Ikea’s curtains. Hang the curtains for them to dry. Do not tumble dry.
Conclusion
These are the steps for you to follow when hanging your Ikea curtains. This won’t be much of an issue since Ikea gives off a manual along with their products. However, there will still be confusion even with the manual, so this is an easy guide that applies to Ikea curtains.