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July 24, 2008
custom or specialty curtain rods?
I am fortunate enough to have some create old wood moldings in my home but one disadvantage is that I am having a hard time finding a curtain rod that can be installed securely and without actually drilling into the molding itself. I've tried the standard places like Smith & Noble, Crate & Barrel, but nothing seems to work.
Anyone aware of a place or person that specializes in the unique requirements of an old brownstone?
thanks in advance.
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Dear budandtoni,
The correct mounting place for most curtain rod installations is on the wall or on the ceiling depending on what kind of look you want and the conditions of your architecture. My company Campbell Ironworks specializes in curtain hardware, we're mostly a to-the-trade resource, but will gladly sell to private individuals, and all the advice you need is absolutely free. We are the manufacturer and can do custom projections and/or back plates.
Visit us at http://www.campiron.com
Hope we can help,
Norman Campbell
Posted by: campoco at July 28, 2008 4:15 PM in response to custom or specialty curtain rods?
If I'm reading Park Place and tinarin correctly, you are suggesting affixing the rod to the wall between the top of the window molding and below the crown molding. It's a great idea and one I've examined, but the problem is that the molding above the window forms somewhat of a ledge that comes out at least six inches - and of course your standard curtain rod is not that deep.
Posted by: budandtoni at July 24, 2008 6:31 PM in response to custom or specialty curtain rods?