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Custom Curtain Rod Guide > Return
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Return
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For Wall Mount Heavy-Duty And Decorative Traverse Curtain Rods: The
Return measurement is the distance from the wall to where
your fabric will be hanging. It's important to remember that
this distance is not always to the actual center of the drapery
rod. Return is frequently confused with the clearance measurement.
Clearance represents the space from the wall to
the back of the drapery rod and is used to determine if you
have room to install a second layer of fabric underneath.
Most brackets allow for on-site adjustment and are frequently
represented as "3 1/2" to 4 1/4" Return". A Return measurement
is not required for ceiling mount rods except under
special circumstances like bay windows.
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"What If The Rod I Want Doesn't Have A Return Far Enough Out To Clear An Obstacle In My Window Like Outside Mount Shutters?"
Most curtain rods have Return options up to about six inches.
If you need more than that, then you'll have to create
your own solution with the help of a drapery installer
or general contractor.
One of the easiest workarounds is to install a block of
wood, painted your wall color, and use it as a spacer
block. Make sure the wood spacer block is installed
properly as it will be required to bear the weight of
your treatment.
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Not all ceiling mount capable rods are slotted and direct mount may not be possible. Visit our website and
look for "direct mount ready" for the product you're interested in. Decorative Traverse Rods are never
available as direct mount. Contact us with your specifications before ordering a direct mount ready rod for
recess mount.
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We're not going to send you installation screws with your rod. We're not trying to be cheapskates, we just
don't know anything about your mounting surface. You need to make sure to use wood screws if installing
into wood studs or the proper weight certified hollow wall anchor if installing into drywall. Or, masonry
screws for block, or metal screws, etc. Visit your local hardware store to find the proper screw for your
mounting surface.
