Installing valances (floor, curtains, rods, window)

[startrek]

Hi All,

I just bought a new house and want to install curtains over the windows. I have my curtains and valance fabric ready. Curtains are pinch pleated and valances have pockets. I want use basic heavy duty rod for my curtains and use a decorative rod for the valances. For smaller windows I had no issue doing this. I have 4 windows in my house that are 120" and more. Since they are large windows, decorative rods came with two center supporting brackets. How do I install my valance over the supporting brackets and is it a good idea to completely forgo with the center brackets? Both my curtains and valances heavy weighted so I don't want them to droop in the center due to not enough support. Please help me with your ideas.

[trochlearIV]

Did you get a 1 piece valance to extend across the whole window?

I used the two outer brackets and one center bracket. I did that with my 120" decorative rod and it is pretty sturdy. Make sure to use anchors for the screws.
But I used 4 standard width valances so they meet right in the middle and they cover the bracket.

[Okey Dokie]

You will definitely need the center supports if you're hanging anything heavier than a sheer - and maybe even for that, too.

I had the same problem on a smaller window - ended up having to cut one valance into two. Folded the raw edge in and sewed it like a hem (leaving the top open so the rod could go through ) Just tucked that part in. Probably doesn't look totally professional, but I figure it's 7 feet off the floor so who is going to look too closely.....

[startrek]

Thank you for your replies. Yes, it is one peice valance. I decided on putting the center brackets and make a small cut in the back of the valance to fit the bracket support in that hole. I hope that works out.