There are a few different styles of rods available today to use with curtains. One interesting type is the double curtain rod. In this style, one rod is positioned in back of the other. The whole fixture connects easily to your window area through the use of a double style bracket mount. This rod allows you to use two curtains or panels rather than one.

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For most people this type of curtain rod can be attached to the wall in a matter of minutes. Once you have your brackets in place you only need to hang your curtains onto the rod portion. The bracket mounts generally only require the use of a screwdriver.

The mount you use should be included with the curtain rods when you purchase them. It may vary a little in its design depending on what type of rods you select, but it will have a protruding end for each one of your rod pieces. You also might want to mark the area with a pencil before attaching your mounting hardware.

Measuring the window area is also recommended before making a purchase. These rods are available in different sizes, most of which come as extender pieces. This means they will have an amount of room they can extend to, usually from three feet to five feet. To create a professional look for the curtained window, the ends of the window rods should extend a little further out than the frame.

You have several options in the kind of window curtains you want to use with these double style rods. You might select a sheer inner panel and a heavier outer drapery. You also have options in how you display the particular window area. Most people will leave the inner panels in place while drawing the outer ones back and securing them with a tie.