| How to Measure for Overlapping Rod Mounted Swags/Valances |
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| Overlapping Description |
An overlapping rod mounted swag/valance is a window treatment that is highly flexible and can fit nearly any window size. If you have a large window, you will need order more center pieces to fit the window correctly. You can adjust the pieces yourself during installation, but you have to order the correct quantity of center pieces to fit your window. Each product has quantity suggestions based on the different center piece sizes to help you. However, the instructions here will help you better understand how overlapping window treatments work and how to measure for them.
When ordering multiple center pieces for a window, you will need a double or triple rod based on the quantity. If you are using an even number of center pieces, you will need to install the window treatment on a triple curtain rod. An odd number of center pieces will require a double curtain rod. Double and triple rods allows the center pieces to overlap as you alternate them on the rods. The side pieces are always installed on the front rod and the center pieces alternate to achieve the overlap.
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| Overlap Guidelines for Multiple Swags/Valances on One Window |
If you are ordering just one swag/valance center piece for your window, you don't need to read these guidelines. These guidelines are for a window where you plan to use two or more center pieces.
You can decide the amount of overlap you desire and modify our formula accordingly. Below is a general guideline.
- Measure the width of your rod. It is our recommendation to mount the rod 1" to 2" outside the window casing on the wall on each side. We don't think mounting your rod on the casing looks as good a wall mounting
- Add 25% to that length for center piece "overlap" (you can add more than 25% if you want your product to have more overlap). This is your Gross Width.
- Then you need to divide the Gross Width by the size of the center piece (in the product specifications) to determine the center piece quantity.
Here are a couple of examples:
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| 38" Swag Example |
- Rod length = 84"
- Multiply 84" x 1.25% = 105" Gross Width
- Center Piece is a 38" swag
- 105"/38" = 2.76 (round up to 3 Swags)
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| 29" Swag Example |
- Rod length = 84"
- Multiply 84" x 1.25% = 105" Gross Width
- Center Piece is a 29" swag
- 105"/29" = 3.62 (round up to 4 Swags)
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| Curtain Rods |
You will use a Double Curtain Rod for installing and odd number of center pieces and a Triple Curtain Rod for installing an even number. The rods are 1" in size unless otherwise noted and they come in several adjustable sizes to match the exact width you need for your window.The rods on multiple curtain rods are directly one behind the other.
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| Rod Installation |
Installing an outside mount double or triple curtain rod is a very easy project. We recommend that you mount the brackets 1" to 2" on the outside of the window casing. We also recommend that you install the brackets at least 1" higher than the top of your window casing to completely hide the top casing (some decorators will install the window treatment several inches above the casing to make the window look taller). That decision is yours to make. We always recommend installing the window treatment on the rod(s) before attaching the brackets to the wall. This affords you the luxury to move the finished window treatment around the window to experiment with different positions and then pick the one you believe looks the best.
Generally, within a few inches of your window casing there will be wood under the dry wall supporting the window frame. If that is the case, you will just need the screws that come with the rod to secure it to the wall. The best way to check for wood under the dry wall is to first mark the holes where you plan to position the brackets. Then take a small nail and tap it through the mark. If the nail doesn't hit anything, then you will need a dry wall anchor to secure the bracket in place.
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| Double Curtain Rod |
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| Triple Curtain Rod |
