How can i mount new strings in a two part (piece) curtain so that both halves of the curtain move in opposite direction to either close or open when I pull strings. These are my living room curtains. The original string broke, so I have to replace the string. I did finish the job but some thing is wrong. When I pull the string, both halves of the curtain move in the same direction....it was not like that before. I would really appreciate your advice.....!!!

 

Traverse rods are complicated and everything needs to be exactly right. Check out this diagram and see if it helps. Look at step 3, 4 and 5.
You'll need Adobe Reader to read it.

http://www.castec.com/downloads/downloadcenter/IIDrPleatedtrav.pdf

 

when you get done you're gonna wish you had just got a new rod from lowes for 20 bucks..

just my opinion

 

Get back to me on this on. I can walk you through the process if you still need help. It is not as complicated as it seems.

 

That's correct, it is not as hard to re-string a curtain rod as it seems.
I'm guessing you are talking about a traverse rod where either the drapes
go all one way or center split(drapes go away from each other and then come together). You said you have the one where the drapes go apart.

*Here are some tips for anyone dealing with these right now:

-Make sure that the cord in the pulley is one on the top and then looping
the other through the bottom side.

-Try both cords, i mean the secondario carrier should be slitted into the cord
in which you want to perform that function, either one will do what you want
it to do. Center drawn or 1 way stackered. Also make sure that your cords
in the master carrier are pulled tight with at least 2 or 3 not if you want
more secureness of how the cord will be tugged to draw your drapes.

-Also make accountability of where you want your drawing cord to be.
(where you want the cord to be postitioned)

*Number of windows in roomusing center opening)

1- cord right of window.
2- left window, cord left; right window, cord right.
3- left window, cord left; middle window, cord right; right window, cord right.
4- 2 left windows, both cords left; 2 right windows, both cords right.
5- 2 left windows, cords left; middle window & 2 right windows, cord right.
..so on and so forth. pattern rolls on.

*The only exception is with one way traverse rods or with slider windows or
sliding glass patio doors, then the cord can either go left or right, no matter
on how many windows and/or doors in the room.

Cord guides or tension pulleys will work with the traverse rods better to
provide a less tangled free or safer operation.

Traverse rod cords should be lower than half-way the window or door or
all the way down to the end of the drape attached to wall or floor.

 

I need to know the machanics of how a travers rod works. Then I think I could fix it. Any way I could see a diagram?

 

You have to just play with it.
My traversing rod string just snapped and i fixed it in no time.
It works great at least for now again, but mine is a one way traverse
rod, those also work great with patio sliders and one way vertical windows.



goodluck.

 

You'll find a diagram here:

http://www.interiormall.com/cat/rods/restringing.htm

 

Hope this thread is still alive.



I have the diagram for restringing travers rods and once I have the rod down I'm fixing and tightening up the mounting piece that screws to the wall on mollys.

What I don't know how to do is get at the rollers. The diagram looks like dis-assembly is required. All I see is that the rollers are concealed by a piece that is held in by metal tabs.

While waiting for an answer I'll get a printout of the
diagram so I can have it at the work table.

thanks

 

You can take the ends off that contain the rollers but you don't have to. Use a thin wire or a straightened paper clip and form a small hook on the ends. Push the cords as close to the rollers as you can and use the wire hook to pull the cords through.