What are curtain magnets
This is the name of a clamp-holder with two magnets connected by a jumper. The accessory can have different sizes, shapes and designs. With its help, you can give the window composition a new look, adding zest to the interior of the room. The magnetic clip can hold even heavy, thick curtains.
What is included in the standard product package
Before purchasing curtains with magnets, you should know what is included with the curtain with magnets. The complete set consists of:
- Two panels of fabric. The material is selected by the user before purchase.
- Two magnetic tapes, which can come either separately from the product or already mounted on the inside.
- Weights that will pull the curtains a little, thus making them easier to “close.”
- Decorative strip attached to the top of the product.
- A separate set of consumables (nails, metal buttons, double-sided tape).
Some users prefer to make magnetic curtains for their doors themselves. To do this, all components can be purchased on the market, the cost of the product will not differ too much from the purchased one.
What are they?
Magnetic curtain ties are available in a variety of materials. They can come in all shapes and sizes. Therefore, choosing the right decoration is very simple. They come in the following types:
From textiles
The price of such products is minimal, so this kind of magnetic curtain holder is the most common. The holders are decorated with fabric or leather flowers and ribbons. The product is suitable for light fabrics. Designers often use them when decorating a room in a classic style, Provence or oriental design styles.
Textile holders are suitable for light curtains.
Made of plastic
The clip will be able to hold light or medium-density fabric. Looks perfect in a modern style.
A plastic clip will look good in a modern style.
From stone
Some products can imitate precious stones. Magnets in the shape of butterflies and other insects look original.
Magnets in the form of a spider or butterfly, decorated with imitation precious stones, look beautiful.
Made of wood
Magnets are suitable even for thick curtains. A holder made of natural wood is used in a classic, eco style. When choosing them, it is important to pay attention to the shade of the furniture. They must fit harmoniously.
Wooden magnets will hold up even thick curtains.
Made of metal
The holder can be coated with silver or brass and decorated with various patterns. Shiny grips are ideal for high-tech.
The metal grip fits perfectly into the high-tech style.
The best curtain manufacturers
Magnetic curtains are produced by many manufacturers. Among the most budget-friendly options, Unibob products are noted. These curtains are made from polyester and include Velcro and magnets, but no weights.
A popular brand - Magic Mesh - also produces mosquito curtains made of synthetic material, but they are more expensive, incl. because, while being durable and reliable, they are lighter in weight. The brand offers different colors and designs of products.
More durable curtains are produced by Rosenberg. They cost twice as much as other products on the market, but such meshes are made not only from synthetic fiber - they are reinforced with aluminum. The curtains last a long time and look attractive.
How to choose the right one
An incorrectly selected product will not be able to fix and hold the curtain. Especially if it is made of dense, voluminous or heavy fabric. Therefore, first of all, you need to pay attention to the size of the holder. The larger and more massive the canvas, the larger the clamp should be. In addition, it should match the interior of the room in color and style.
Main advantages... and disadvantages
Such products have quite a lot of advantages:
- Exquisite appearance, suitable for absolutely any type of interior. Of course, you can’t hang something like this in an office, but in a private or country house (dacha, garage or gazebo) curtains with magnets will look very harmonious.
- The material is made with a large distance between the fibers, which allows light to pass into the room.
- Convenient and universal sizes will ensure fastening to any doorway.
- Easy to install. It is rare that more than 1 hour is spent on installing curtains.
- Variety of products and colors.
- Long service life due to the dense structure, which is not afraid of temperature changes, as well as precipitation.
- Easy to clean without having to do it too often. The curtains have a special coating that repels pollutants and dust. It is enough to wipe the surface of the product with a damp cloth and you can enjoy their stylish look again.
Curtains with magnets have one drawback - it takes a long time for pets to get used to them. At first, your pet needs to be shown how to pass through them on his own.
How to hang curtain magnets
Magnets can be used not only to hold the canvas, but also as a replacement for the holder on the cornice. With their help you can easily make folds on the lambrequin.
The most affordable option for using them is curtain girth. To do this, the magnets are separated, grabbed the tissue and reconnected.
The easiest way to use a magnet is to wrap around a curtain.
Magnetic clips can be used to create attractive folds on the canvas. By collecting a curtain between them, you can open the window opening slightly and ensure maximum light flow into the room. They can be mounted at any height. But the higher you do this, the stronger the window will be open.
Using a magnet, you can gather the curtain into a pleat.
Several curtains assembled with magnets look interesting. To get an original drapery, you can use several clips at once. In the photo you can see how to use curtain magnets in various situations.
Why are magnetic pickups needed?
The most convenient option, according to many housewives, is a magnetic holder.
This device has a number of advantages:
- does not leave marks or punctures on the fabric;
- easy to fix;
- holds the canvas securely;
- can be mounted in any convenient place;
- a variety of shapes makes it possible to simultaneously use several holders on one canvas to form a special curtain style.
- easy to separate magnets;
- durability and ease of maintenance.
Advice! If you decide to purchase a magnetic curtain holder or tape, first test the product on any fabric. It is important that the strength of the magnets provides sufficient adhesion to secure the tissue.
Examples in the interior
Each room needs an individual approach to decoration. Magnets are chosen based on her style. They should look harmonious with the fabric, wall shade and furniture. Most often, holders can be seen:
In the living room
To focus attention on the curtains, choose bright and large clips. Their shade should fit into the interior. Here you can choose metal products. Options with stones will look good.
For the living room, bright and large clips are suitable, matching the shade to the interior.
In the bedroom
Since this room was originally intended for relaxation, the magnets here should have smooth outlines and soft shades. To hold a thick curtain, choose the most powerful holders.
For the bedroom, you can choose magnets of smooth shapes and soft shades.
In the nursery
If the child is very small, you should not choose products with small or poorly held parts, as he can tear them off, break them, or harm himself. There are special holders for such rooms. They are made in the form of a soft toy, inside of which magnets are securely sewn.
There are magnets in the form of soft toys for children's rooms.
In the kitchen
It is better to choose accessories for this room that are not large in size. It is important that there are no elements on them that can cling to things. Plastic options or light metal clips are suitable. Their design should be simple and concise, and the fastening should be reliable. When buying, you need to start from the style of the kitchen.
Small, laconic holders are suitable for the kitchen.
In the bathroom
Here it is permissible to use only models made of moisture-resistant material. Ideally it is plastic. Bathroom holders are decorated with shells or other decor of a suitable theme.
For the bathroom, you can only use models made of moisture-resistant material.
Curtain magnets are a universal accessory that can transform a room, becoming its highlight and making it brighter. When choosing tiebacks, it is important to pay attention to the fact that it matches the style and color of the curtains, furniture and walls.
Features of curtain tapes
Drape tapes are long, narrow strips of synthetic fabric with loops. They are sewn from transparent material.
Tapes for assembling curtains can be simple or figured, attached horizontally or vertically. They are a kind of frame for uniform draping of the fabric. They are often stitched at the top of the fabric: in this case there is no need to sew on the loops by hand.
Curtain tape
Features of application:
- Vertical curtain tape is used as a window design element in lifting curtains.
- The ribbon, double stitched to the underside of the drapery (top), creates drapery when the edge is pulled.
- No special skills are required to use the product.
You can assemble a curtain using a simple tape, taking into account the coefficient of assembly, which provides various folds. The simplest fold - pencil or parallel, is assembled with ratios from 1:2 to 1:8.
You can assemble curtains on tape even without experience. The products have a dense fixed assembly created according to certain patterns. The result is a wide variety of buffs. When choosing an assembly method, it is important to accurately calculate the expected fabric consumption for curtains. The choice of the thickness of the folds depends on the design idea, and when making calculations, seam allowances must be taken into account.
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Varieties of magnets for curtains in the photo
With your own hands
And, of course, looking at the beautiful photos of accessories, a completely logical question arises: is it possible to do such beautiful work on your own, and also receive satisfaction from it? Of course, you can, DIY curtain magnets are real and easy. Well, here's a simple example - using beads.
At first it all seems very difficult. But, in fact, you don’t need much to make beautiful beaded magnets. And most importantly, if done carefully, such clips will complement the interior very nicely. Let's look at the simplest ones - flowers made of beads.
To do this, you need to take beads of several colors. Let's take the classics - white and black. A thin wire will also be needed to act as a fishing line on which the beads are strung. You also need two magnets and a base. It must be said that the base may be a magnet covered with fabric. To do this, you first need to select a medium-density fabric that is suitable in texture, color and density. After this, cover the magnet completely with one layer. You need to leave a long piece of fabric or, in other words, a thin strip approximately 1 cm wide and up to 20 cm long. It needs to be well glued to both magnets.
