Conceived in 1892 by S.R. Scottron under U.S. Patent # 481,720 the first curtain rods design is still widely used today. It may have originated over 100 years ago, but its original design has been expanded upon and today there is a wide selection of choices for decorating. Window covering curtain rod options today offer choices for valances, sheers, rod pocket curtains, arched windows and other specialty drapery applications. Choose from basic curtain rods for single window treatments to double rods and triple rods for more elaborate treatments. Standard duty to heavy duty curtain rods are available along with magnetic rods for attaching curtains to metal surfaces without making holes. If you have a bay window or need to go around a corner, its not a problem, there's a curtain rod for that. Cafe curtain are a breeze with rods designed especially for those window treatment applications. The similar in use, sash rod is also available along with tension rods for no holes, spring pressure attachment. Included in the spring tension line are shower curtain rods that are great for use in decorating your bathroom and as closet rods. Clear curtain rods that are flexible and great for use in arched windows as well as for use with transparent fabrics where the rod may show are also featured. Extra wide rods are also offered, not only in height with the 2 1/2" and 4 1/2" Graber Dauphine rods for flat pocket curtains, but also extra long curtain rods along with curtain rod extenders. Parts and hardware for curtain rod repair is also offered.
