How do I connect curtains to curtain rings?

xxxpinkladyxxx

We have a bay window, so have bought a bay window curtain pole. It comes with full rings (with the little bit with a hole at the bottom - like this https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/4164Ss3ONSL.jpg) and it also comes with the same ring, but with a bit missing so it can slide over the rail (like this http://www.poledesign.co.uk/image/cache/data/products/Neo-C-Rings-379x380.jpg). The curtains are tape top. How do I connect the curtains to the rings?

Ms_Chocaholic

Is it these you need
https://www.screwfix.com/p/curtain-hooks-plastic-white-200-pack/18155?kpid=18155&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KnCnbGT1wIVRTPTCh0eWwigEAQYBCABEgLPt_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CMSe-aCxk9cCFUUC0wod_WYNXQ

trailingspouse

That's exactly what you need.

You need to hunt at each end of the curtain tape for 2 (or probably 3) thin cords - tie these to each other before you do anything else. Then measure the width you want each curtain to be (should be about 1/2 the width of the actual curtain. Then start to pull the thin cords so that the curtain starts to gather up - stop when it's the width you need it to be, and tie the cords again close to the curtain (quick tip - use a slip knot in case you need to re-do it).

Then work out how many curtain rings there are for each curtain. You need a curtain hook for each curtain ring. Divide them up equally across the width of the curtain - I find it best to put one at each end, one in the middle, and then the rest divided equally on either side.

Use the half circles to get the curtains round the corners and supports of the curtain pole, and the full circles for the rest.

Take your time - it can be heavy work, depending on the size of your curtains, but it's quite logical once you're doing it.

FreeBear

Ms_Chocaholic wrote: »

Is it these you need

I'd suggest using metal hooks as the plastic ones can break after a while. For example - http://www.dunelm.com/product/pack-of-20-pin-on-hooks-1000014939
Note - Available in many discount stores at a lower price.

Slinky

FreeBear wrote: »

I'd suggest using metal hooks as the plastic ones can break after a while. For example - http://www.dunelm.com/product/pack-of-20-pin-on-hooks-1000014939
Note - Available in many discount stores at a lower price.

Careful, those metal ones are incredibly sharp.

rach_k

I prefer plastic hooks - with kids around, there's a chance somebody could fall onto the curtains and I feel like the plastic is more likely to break whereas stronger hooks might pull the curtain rail down. That probably says something about my confidence in how well the curtain rails were put up!

You can gather the curtains as a previous poster suggested but I don't, I just space the curtain hooks evenly, remembering you need one close to each end, then slip them through the rings. The curtains should fold naturally between the hooks and the curtains end up folded like tab top curtains. The gathered with curtain tape look is a bit fussy for my tastes. Either way works though so do what you like best.

DCFC79

FreeBear wrote: »

I'd suggest using metal hooks as the plastic ones can break after a while. For example - http://www.dunelm.com/product/pack-of-20-pin-on-hooks-1000014939
Note - Available in many discount stores at a lower price.

Been using plastic hooks here for over 10 years and not 1 has broken, obviously if someone were to pull on the curtain eg a young child or a cat/dog then they could break.

The metal ones do look sharp but each to their own.

phoebe1989seb

DCFC79 wrote: »

Been using plastic hooks here for over 10 years and not 1 has broken, obviously if someone were to pull on the curtain eg a young child or a cat/dog then they could break.

The metal ones do look sharp but each to their own.

You can get metal hooks that don't require pinning to the curtain heading tape. They are basically the same design as the plastic type but far better imho.....the plastic ones can become brittle and snap over time in my experience

onomatopoeia99

phoebe1989seb wrote: »

You can get metal hooks that don't require pinning to the curtain heading tape. They are basically the same design as the plastic type but far better imho.....the plastic ones can become brittle and snap over time in my experience

Indeed, I had two break last weekend when I took a pair of curtains down ...

Wassa123

On a slightly related topic,

I currently have the plastic curtain hooks, but they keep coming loose and falling off. I think it's related to our expanding curtain rail, as it keeps getting caught on the ridge.

Is there some sort of clip that doesn't have a chance of rotating and falling off? Almost like a safety pin or carabiner?