I am head over heels in love with Ikea’s Dignitet curtain hanging system, which I managed to install on three windows and a sliding glass door 100% by myself (OK, after my husband showed me how to use a bit extender on the drill, but still).
Ikea’s been my go-to spot for curtains and curtain rods for years. I didn’t actually care for the curtain choices this year, but I was sure I’d find the rods there.
The thing is, all the Ikea rods except one kind of ugly one stop at 79 inches, and the bedroom windows in the Schoolhouse are 101 inches wide. I bought the Dignitet system as a default solution – but I have ended up thinking it is the best thing since sliced bread.
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When you take it out of the packaging it’s a little intimidating and the diagram is kind of confusing in that Ikea way but it’s actually pretty easy, if amusingly phallic.
1. Sort out left and right, and center if you’re using one. Attach the left and center phallic pieces to their triangle base pieces and then attach the two right hand pieces and screw them into the base.
Make sure the right bracket pieces are not screwed all the way together – there should be space between them (mine were inconsistent on this score – a couple came screwed tight together and I had to use the L-shaped tool to loosen them).
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Left, center, and right - see the extender on the right-hand one? It's that middle piece you're going to be twirling to pull the wire taut in step 10 below.
2. One by one, hold up the pieces to the frame, making sure the little screws that you’ll need to tighten are on the underside, so you can get to them, and that the pieces line up horizontally (including the holes in the center support), and mark where you’ll drill the holes. Don’t worry about making the triangles symmetrical against the frame – it doesn’t matter because the circles cover up the triangle bases.
4. Using a bit extender, sink three screws in each bracket. I used flat head wood screws, because I was attaching to a wood window frame. Note that screws are not included with the Dignitet system (probably because they couldn’t know which screws you’ll need) so make sure to pick some up – you’ll need three per bracket – nine per window if you’re using a center support.
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Now, here’s where I learned a few helpful things that are not in the directions. Basically, you poke the wire into the hole in the bracket and there are two little screws that hold the wire in place but the directions are not super helpful about how exactly to do this. Here’s what I discovered worked best:
6. Poke one end of the wire into the hole in the left bracket. If you’re right handed, use your left hand to hold the wire and apply gentle pressure, and with your right hand, slowly loosen the screw closest to the wire. This way you can feel when the wire slides in. When it passes the first screw and hits the second, move to the second screw and do the same thing – loosen it slowly while applying gentle pressure until you feel the wire slide past it. Then tighten that screw, and then move back and tighten the first one you loosened.
8. Pull the wire to the right bracket. Hold it pretty taut and, just like the directions show you, cut the wire where it will reach to the back of the first section of the right bracket (past the two little screws, same as on the left). You’ll need pliers or wire cutters to cut the wire, and it will snap a bit when you do it.
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9. Repeat step #6 with the right bracket – using your left hand, poke the wire into the bracket and apply gentle pressure while you loosen the two screws in order (near, far) and then tighten them in the reverse order (far, near).
10. Insert the L-shaped tool into the hole in the middle piece of the right hand bracket. Holding the left hand piece of the right bracket steady, use the L-shaped tool to tighten the bracket and pull the wire taut.
Note: I am also in love with Rodeo Home Curtains, which are phenomenally priced, come in a variety of lengths, and ship quickly! I don’t know how long they will last when the sun starts beating on them but they are very cute right now.
Ikea Dignitet Stainless Steel Curtain Wire Rod 197
My name is Beth. During the week, I commute to San Francisco, where I work in public relations. On weekends, I head north to Sonoma County, where my husband and I are renovating an old schoolhouse. Aside from an aversion to ladders, I’ve always been pretty fearless when it comes to taking on projects: I’m happiest when I have mud on my knees, paint in my hair, or my favorite Makita rechargeable drill in my hand. View all posts by Beth
© Beth Haiken, aka SchoolhouseKat and School Daze, 2010. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Beth Haiken and School Daze with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.This set with fittings and wire in a clean, neutral design offers lots of possibilities. Use it for curtains or a drape to divide the room with, or hide an open storage.
Many cuss words were used!Shainna T.I wanted to love these, but the assembly process was a nightmare!!! I used very strong wire cutters and was still unable to keep the wire from fraying. Whatever you do, DO NOT let that little plastic piece that goes around the wire fall off!! You will never get it back on. And good luck getting the wire to stay in the arm piece. You definitely need two ppl to install in order to get the tension right. Waste of money!1
New Ikea Dignitet Curtain Artwork Hanging Wire 197 Stainless Steel
Works great but….PAM S.Wire is not 197 inches long. It’s more like 193 inches. The arms of the brackets make the total useable length 197. Now I’ve got to go caulk some holes. :(4
I've used these ten different timesNORAHThese are always a clean, subtle look, if you dont like elaborate curtian rods, as I don't. These work well. They are confusing to assemble but once you get it you can repeat with all the next ones. Advice: use good drywall anchors, dont skimp or use tiny cheap ones, and put screws in all three of the mounts, I used two on a couple and it didnt hold when I hung the Sanela velvet drapes......I should have known better5
Multi purpose hanging wireElizabethI have several of the DIGNITET wires in my house. I use them to hang curtains and hang wet laundry to dry. It is a very versatile product.5
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Great design, poor quality controlFredI had to return multiple sets to finally get one that would thread properly. Look closely at the threads and check it before you leave the store to save a potential return3
Inexpensive, but sensitive curtain hangerKARINYou cannot beat the price on this hardware for a window treatment. Yet, if you're a novice like me, you have to double-check your thinking about how much weight the curtain is because you might have to screw this device into a stud to make it sturdy. It is also smaller than I realized, consider the bigger picture.4
5th time purchasing and still love it!KristinI have used this product in several areas in my home. Orchard my first one nearly 10 years ago and it's still going strong. Found a new use and purchased a couple more. I am very grateful for this product. It's functional, customizable, easy to install and versatile for unique spaces Highly recommend this to anyone.5
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Used outdoors to hand sheer drapes on patioDONNAWe have used this product indoors before, this time we used on patio, still need to be sure it is secured into stud or something solid.5
Nice product, it cam beYOSELYNNice product, it cam be use in different areas in the house to separate areaa and/or for decoration.4
Didn’t even try it.HollyAfter opening the package and realizing it didn’t come with screws or the middle bracket needed to hang curtains, I read all the reviews and didn’t even attempt to use this product. What a waste. Who sells something without the needed screws?! False advertising.1
Ikea Dignitet Curtain Wire Stainless Steel 600.752.95 And 2 Post 400.780.30
Photo hangerGREGWe use the Dignitet system as a way to hang various photo in my daughter's apartment. It's novel way to hang photos, posters and notes. Use the clips and you can easily change your photos or whatever to what you want.5
Stainless steel is found in everything from building structures and cars to sinks and knives. It’s easy to see why it has so many uses. Stainless steel is hard and durable and has good resistance to corrosion – namely rust. It generally has a low nickel content, and for
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