Quick question: are curtain fittings the same?
 

If we bring our curtains over, are they likely to fit, and do they use the same type of hooks?

Thanks

Re: Quick question: are curtain fittings the same?
 

It all depends on the window and the existing rod...You can buy all types of rods but i think the most prefered are loops in the fabric itself.

i'm sure they are starting to standardize window sizes but my house is 50 years old and has a wide range of sizes sorry that's all i have.

Re: Quick question: are curtain fittings the same?
 

The hooks are different, but somehow I have hung our old curtains with Canadian hooks.

Re: Quick question: are curtain fittings the same?
 

Thanks. :)

Re: Quick question: are curtain fittings the same?
 

Lots of the curtains here just have fabric loops at the top, or a sewn-in sleeve, which you just push the curtain pole through. It's very basic and sometimes the curtains are tight and don't pull through very well if the sleeve or loops are narrow. Otherwise, there are curtain hooks, but they are metal rather than the plastic ones we're used to in the UK. As in the UK, these hook into curtain tape and then attach to small hanging hoops on the curtain rail.

I've made some curtains for our house, but haven't been able to find any curtain tape to attach hooks to! I have had to get my mother in law to send it over. I get the feeling that curtains aren't popular here. Lots of houses don't have any window coverings at all, and many have net curtains or blinds. From my point of view, a pair of thick, lined curtains are ideal for keeping out the extreme temps outside, as well as fostering all the privacy and coziness you need.

Re: Quick question: are curtain fittings the same?
 

Most of our windows have blinds. We did bring over some curtains that we had only had about a year and they were expensive (husband still hasnt got over the shock) and we didnt want to leave them behind. They are however still sitting in a cupboard as they dont really fit anywhere :(, they are either too long, too short, or not wide enough, and they are low priority on our list of jobs to do. Will get around to them one day :)

Re: Quick question: are curtain fittings the same?
 

For some strange reason most curtains are sold individually here :confused:

We too only have blinds.

Re: Quick question: are curtain fittings the same?
 

You can get everything that you can get in the UK to do with curtains and fittings etc. at this chain of stores http://www.fabricville.com/
My nearest one is in Truro, NS next to Sobeys. :thumbup:

Re: Quick question: are curtain fittings the same?
 

Thanks, everyone, for your helpful replies. :)

Re: Quick question: are curtain fittings the same?
 

Ahhh the joys of tab top curtains, a good sewing machine, quality fabric and knowing how to make them :thumbsup: