Wood Traversing Drapery Rods

Traversing drapery rods provide an easy way to open and close your drapes.  In the past, standard traverse rods were more functional than decorative.  These new wood rods have an aluminum track inserted into the underneath providing the functionality of a traversing rod.  Gorgeous plantation grown wood in several colors make these rod sets that can be custom cut to your exact measurments a fabulous choice.  Available in sets with all the necessary hardware at unbelievable prices.  Click here to see this line of wood rods with single and double traversing options available.

Drapery Hardware Terms Made Easy

Bracket
A solid piece of material used to mount or attach curtain rods to the wall, molding, window trim, or ceiling.

Center Bracket
A single or double bracket made to mount over the top of a window to support additional weight in the center of the rod.

Clearance
The distance from the mounting surface to the back of the curtain rod. Important consideration if an under treatment is to be used.

Diameter
The length of a straight line that runs through the center of a circle, cutting it into two symmetrical halves. Commonly used to describe the size of a pole or finial.

Finial
A decorative element attached to one or both ends of a rod that also prevents rings and panels from sliding off the end of the rod.

Pin-on Hook (Drapery Pin)
A metal pin designed to slide into draperies, and then to attach (hook) to a ring or slide.

Projection
Distance from wall to the front of the rod.

Return
The drapery fabric that covers the area from the end of the curtain back to the wall. In shirr-on curtains, the fabric is eased around the corner of the curtain rod. In pin-on draperies, an additional pin is used at the outside top corners of the drapery and hooked into the rod bracket hole.