Question 1

What do I do if The Curtain Shim doesn’t fit snugly between my blinds and the window frame?

Accepted Answer

Felt furniture pads work well, just apply as shown.

Question 2

Does it come in other colors?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, no it doesn’t. But the hooks can be colored with markers to match the rod. (see Image below)

Question 3

How can I prevent the rod from sliding when I open or close the curtains?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the rod from sliding when you open or close the curtains, place a zip tie or rubber band around the rod next to the outside edge of The Curtain Shim hooks.

Question 4

Can I hang curtain panels and sheers together with The Curtain Shim?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can hang curtain panels and sheers together with The Curtain Shim! For a layered look, place the sheers on a rod and hang them from the smaller rod cradle. Then hang the curtain panels and rod on the larger outer rod cradle.

Question 5

Can I hang a valance with The Curtain Shim?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can hang a valance with The Curtain Shim! Use the larger outer rod cradle for the valance. For a more dramatic look, place panels or sheers (or both) on a rod and hang them from the smaller rod cradle.

Question 6

What's the best way to hang pocket curtains?

Accepted Answer

To hang pocket curtains and hide the rod cradle, follow these steps:
1. Place the pocket window treatment on a rod and position it on the rod cradle. Spread the window treatment as desired.
2. Look behind the window treatment to locate the rod cradles and mark their positions.
3. Remove the window treatments from the rod and carefully cut a slit in the backside of the pocket, ensuring you do not cut through the front side. Make the slit about 2–3 times wider than the width of the rod cradle to allow for gathering.
4. Reinsert the rods through the window treatment pockets, align the slits with the Curtain Shim’s rod cradles, and slip them through the slits. Spread the window treatment to the desired look.

Question 7

How can I use The Curtain Shim with vertical blinds?

Accepted Answer

Hanging Curtains to Vertical Blinds – Using Zip Ties
The Curtain Shim can help you hang curtains over vertical blinds with absolutely no
damage to walls. Simply place The Curtain Shim on top of the brackets and securely tighten two zip ties around The Curtain Shim and the bracket as shown.

Hanging Curtains to Vertical Blinds – Permanent Installation

First, make sure the head rail of the vertical blinds is slid fully forward by placing The
Curtain Shim on top of the bracket. The screw hole of The Curtain Shim should rest easily on top of the screw that attaches the head rail to its brackets. If it does not rest easily on top, slightly loosen the head rail screw, pull the head rail toward you, then retighten.

For brackets with screw slot:
1. Starting at the control end of the blinds, remove the first vane (or slat) for easier access to the bracket on that end of the blinds.
2. Place The Curtain Shim on top of the bracket as you did in the first step. Hold in place and mark the location of the bracket screw slot on The Curtain Shim.
3. Drill a hole anywhere along the mark on The Curtain Shim, using a 9/64” drill bit.
Using the screw provided, attach The Curtain Shim to the head rail bracket as shown. Hand tight only, do not over tighten.
4. Re-attach the vane, slide your blinds open, then attach The Curtain Shims to the other brackets in the same manner are above.
5. Place your curtains on your rod and place the rod on the cradles.

For brackets without screw slot:
1. Place The Curtain Shim on top of the bracket just like the above instructions. Hold in place and drill a hole through The Curtain Shim and the head rail bracket, using the same 9/64” drill bit. Making sure you do not screw through the vertical blinds head rail.
2. Using the screw provided, attach The Curtain Shim to the head rail bracket as shown. Hand tight only, do not over tighten.
3. Place your curtains on your rod and place the rod on the cradles.

Question 8

Is there a weight limit to consider? Or is there a ratio of how many inches per shim set for large windows?

Accepted Answer

A pair of The Curtain Shims holds about 15 lbs. Of course, the addition of shims will help with extra weight and weight distribution.

1 pair of The Curtain Shims for windows up to 48", add 1 of The Curtain Shims to windows per additional 36"-48" inches (36" for heavy drapes or blackout curtains, 48" for unlined, lightweight curtains or shears).

The Plant Shim will hold up to 6 pounds.

Question 9

Is The Plant Shim compatible with tension rods?

Accepted Answer

We recommend avoiding the use of The Plant Shim with tension rods, as they may not support the weight of your plants.

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