Why Professional Curtain Installation Matters
Why Professional Curtain Installation Matters
One decision is to purchase the appropriate curtains. It is another matter to have them installed properly. We have experienced at Tanj Curtains & Interiors how a beautifully chosen fabric was ruined by a DIY installation, and we have had the opposite experience. This is why it is more than what most people think it is.
DIY vs Professional Installation: The Real Difference
A home installation may look easy to do, just drill a couple of holes, mount a rod, and attach the curtains. However, the difference between a curtain that is merely suspended and a curtain that seems to be purposeful and refined is a bigger distance than it seems. Professional installers are familiar with reading a wall, finding studs, the right anchors to use with various types of walls, and placing brackets to ensure that the rod is at the correct height and angle. They also come with the right equipment. The end effect is a level, secure, and consistent installation across all the windows, which is admittedly very hard to accomplish without experience.
The Impact on Curtain Fall and Pleating
The manner of the curtain falling depends as much on the way the curtain is hung as it does on the fabric of the curtain. When rings are not evenly distributed, then the pleats will not fall in straight and even lines. Should the rod be slightly tilted, the whole panel will be drawn towards one side. When the curtain is hung either too low or too near the window frame, the room will be smaller, and the windows will appear shorter than usual. Professional installation guarantees that all the panels fit into place, pleats are smooth and uniform, and the curtain opens and closes without catching or bunching up. These are the details that make a curtain not be homemade but taken into consideration.
Safety and Secure Mounting for Heavy Drapes
Heavy drapes, lined velvet, blackout fabric, or multiple layers of curtain and sheer combinations impose a heavy load on the brackets and wall fixings on which they are suspended. A bracket that is not properly fixed may creep out of the wall with time, destroying the wall, the curtain, and may hurt anyone who happens to be close to the wall when the bracket collapses. Before drilling, professional installers determine the structure of the wall and apply weight-appropriate hardware and attach it to studs or apply the proper anchors when studs are missing. In the case of motorized curtain systems, installation is not a matter of choice, but a necessary step towards a system that will run safely and without problems in the coming years.
Longevity Starts at Installation
A curtain properly installed in its inception will last much longer than otherwise. Fabric that snags on a ring that does not fit loosely wears at the heading. A rod that bends under load puts a strain on the brackets and ultimately breaks. Poorly aligned motorized tracks exert stress on the motor and will shorten its life. Professional installation is not only about appearance on day one – it ensures your investment in the long term. In Tanj, our installation team has been trained on all our products, and we offer after-care services to our fittings. Once you buy quality curtains, you should also invest in the installation.
