What is the piece at the end of a curtain rod called?

Finials are the decorative end pieces that fit into the ends of the drapery rod to give it a finished, ornamental look. Finials are available in many styles and finishes to coordinate with the style of your room.

What are the parts of a curtain rod?

Frequently used components include finials or end caps, smooth or fluted poles, brackets, rings and holdbacks. All components are grouped by style and matching pole diameter for convenience.

Do all finials fit all curtain rods?

All drapery hardware (including finials) should be bought from the same manufacturer and specific collection to ensure the pieces fit together correctly. As long as you buy finials from the same manufacturer's collection, you should be able to keep the same rod and buy new finials of the same size/color in the future.

What does a finial look like?

A finial is a decorative element found in architecture on the very top of building elements like spires, tall tapering pointed structures; pinnacles, smaller structures resembling spires; and on towers and sections of roof lines.

What is another name for a finial?

decoration, ornamentation, ornament.

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What is an end cap finial?

These are clean and simple end caps to finish your decorative curtain rod.

Can you change finials?

Are curtain rod finials interchangeable? Absolutely. If you feel like changing things up, finials are easily removable.

Are finials a standard size?

Finial sizes vary greatly. A finial can have a length as small as 1.5 inches or as long as 9 inches.

What are the parts of a curtain called?

What is the difference between a curtain rod and a drapery rod?

Drapery rods and curtain rods are both used to hold up fabric. That is the main idea of the rods. Both are supported with hooks. The hooks for drapery rods are thicker to support the weight while the curtain rods are supported with slightly less.

What is a return bracket?

You will run across some new terminology when you are shopping for brackets. The “return” is the distance between where the draperies hang and the wall. The “clearance” is the distance from the back of the rod to the wall. The “projection” is the distance from the wall to the farthest point of the bracket.

How do I know what size finial I need?

Most lamp finials have a ¼-27 thread and screw onto a lamp harp. Some lamps do require a finial with a larger hole. This is usually a 1/8-ip thread and measures approximately 3/8" in diameter. The finials on this site will specify which fitter the item has.

How far should finial stick out?

The standard distance from the window casing to the end of the curtain rod (excluding finials) on each side of the window should be four to 10 inches. As a general rule, drapes will be open during the day, so make sure the curtain rod extends at least four inches on each side of the window's inside frame.

How are finial curtain poles measured?

Ensure you have measured correctly the length of the pole needed to fit your window. The required length is usually the width between the brackets with an additional 5 - 6cms either end of the pole so that there is enough room for one curtain ring between the bracket and the finial.

How do you choose finial curtains?

The style of finial you choose should correspond to the room's design and color scheme. Finials not only prevent your drapery from slipping off the rod — they also add a statement to your window treatments.

What is a grocery store end cap?

In retail marketing, an endcap or end cap is a display for a product placed at the end of an aisle. It is perceived to give a brand a competitive advantage. It is often available for lease to a manufacturer in a retail environment.

How do you make your own curtain rods?

What size curtain rod do I need for 72 inch window?

A rod that is 48 to 84 inches in length will adequately fit a window up to 72 inches wide. This size is the most common window you will find in many homes.

Does curtain pole length include finials?

If you dont find the exact size you need, just order the one that is the next size up from your measurement. Please note that the lengths stated do not include any finials. For example, if your curtain pole is 150cm, and the finials are each 10cm, then the total length will be 170cm.

What does 1 8ip mean?

All thread pipe for lamps and lamp fixtures. Seamless design means there are no burrs the in the threads. Each pipe is 1/8 IP, which measures 3/8" diameter.

Whats a French return?

The essence of form and function, French Return Rods work as well as they look. Bent out of a single piece of iron, this rod doesn't require end brackets—allowing your drapes to stack back against the wall—giving you a clean and polished look.