Cafe Iron Curtain Rod

OUTSIDE MOUNTED CAFE ROD with 90 DEGREE RETURN Measure the window width and add enough on each side so that the curtain will completely cover the window frame. Cafe return rods typically extend 2" past the window. To mount the rod on the face of the window frame-measure from outside edge to outside edge of the window frame and reduce that length by ¼” to give a little wiggle room. To mount the rod on the wall outside the window frame- measure from outside edge to outside edge of the window frame and add a minimum of 2” to the length to account for the mounting hardware on each side. OUTSIDE MOUNTED CAFE ROD with ENDCAPS Measure the window width and add enough on each side so that the curtain will completely cover the window frame. Cafe rods with endcaps typically extend 3" past the window. To mount the rod on the face of the window frame-measure from outside edge to outside edge of the window frame and add 2" to account for the endcaps. To mount the rod on the wall outside the window frame- measure from outside edge to outside edge of the window frame and add a minimum of 4” to the length to account for the mounting hardware and endcaps on each side. FLUSH MOUNTED CAFE ROD Measure the full width of the window including the window molding. Reduce that dimension by 1" to account for the width of the mounting hardware. This is the cafe rod length. *Flush mounted rods sit very close to the window and do not work with curtain rings. INSIDE MOUNTED CAFE ROD Measure the window frame opening and provide that measurement without any deductions. (We will subtract for the mounting brackets after the order is received) *Inside mounted rods require window frame with a minimum depth of 1 inch, if using curtain rings a minimum of 2" is required. *If you have mounting surfaces with different depths, we recommend a design consultation to ensure you have the proper hardware for your window. *If your rod length is over 93". Please provide mount locations in the special instructions box.

All hardware selected with you curtain rod will be treated with the same patina finish, this includes the rod, mounts, finials, curtain rings and supplied hardware. Our antique black finish is a very deep flat black reminiscent of the hand applied carbon and wax finishes used by yesterday’s blacksmiths. Our hand applied iron oxide patina finish is the most versatile finish we produce. It is the correct choice for rustic and Tuscan decor and blends perfectly with your oil rubbed bronze, rusty brown, or black iron decor. Our hand applied burnished silver patina finish has rich nickel silver highlights with antique black iron undertones and blends well with stainless or nickel accessories and decor. Our hand applied antique gold patina finish has rich deep gold highlights with antique black iron undertones reminiscent of Spanish and Italian treasure.

Most curtain rod orders within 3-4 weeks via UPS ground. The maximum length we can ship curtain rods in one piece is 94″ however, we will generally split curtain rods at the mounting points.

Light weight café curtains or sheers are recommended. Cafe curtain rods are not designed to support full length draperies.