If hanging the curtains to cover the panes of the doors measure the width of the pane of the glass and add 1 inch to each side for a total of 2 inches.
Hanging curtains over french doors.
Hang a thin metal rod close to the ceiling to maintain a simple and uniform look.
The easy to hang panels are hung on small curtain rods that can be mounted to the door.
Center the curtain rod by measuring from the end of the curtain rod to the edge of the door on both sides.
The long curtains can cover the entire wall not just the sliding glass doors.
The drapery rod is typically hung high above the doors and extends several inches beyond the door frame with the draperies extending to.
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Determine where on the door you want to mount the curtain rod and hold it in place.
Attempting to open the doors while the curtains are closed damages the curtain fabric rods and brackets.
Panels hung over the door frame prevent the doors from opening properly.
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You could pool the curtains at either side of the doors to create a rich plush and sophisticated appearance.
You will open your options significantly just by considering this alternative.
Other options include magnetic rods and adjustable tension rods to avoid drilling into your doors.
Front door window curtains french door curtains and door and sidelight panels to name a few are usually hung on a rod pocket.
French doors are notoriously hard to dress with curtains.
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Step 3 curtain rods.
Ask an assistant to hold the brackets and curtain panels against the french door where you want them positioned.
When the measurement is the same on both ends the rod is centered.
Some homeowners choose to hang draperies over french doors.
Hanging curtains over french doors the photo above shows how installing an ornamental traverse curtain rod above the doors can work very well in your home.
Tulle curtains attached right to the doors burlap curtains attached in bow shape to the doors obscuring the gap above the french doors with a bamboo blind black and creamy draperies over the windows and doors.
Use a small level to straighten the rod above the window.
If you are hanging the french door curtains above the doors measure the width of the french doors plus 2 inches on both sides for a total of 4 inches.