What is a concealed tab top curtain?

Concealed Tab Curtains are the perfect choice if you’d like to hide your curtain rod. The tabs create a hidden slot to install the curtain rod behind the fabric for an elegant look to your room.

What does hidden tab mean on curtains?

Back tab curtains, also called hidden tab curtains, have tabs or loops sewn onto the back of the curtain header. The rod slips through the tab so that neither is visible from the front. This gives the illusion of the curtain floating in space and creates an elegant, clean line.

What does hidden tab top mean?

Hidden tab curtains, also called back tab curtains, have tabs sewn onto the back of the curtain. Neither is visible from the front because the rod slips through the tab. This creates an elegant, clean line by giving the illusion of the curtain floating in space.

Can you hang back tab curtains with hooks?

Many drapes come with back tabs where you can clip the rings, or you can pinch the fabric to create pleats. When using drapery hooks, you have to make sure the hook does not go through to the front of the drape. You only want it to grab the back tab or lining. Thread the hole in the ring through the hook to attach.

What are the different types of curtain tops?

They are:

Rod Pocket(Pole Pocket) A pocket is sewn across the top of the curtain panel through which the curtain rod is inserted.
Pencil Pleat. It is common and classic, creating a simple and casual look.
Versatile Pleat.
Tab Top.
Back Tab(Concealed Tab Top)
Double Box Pleat.
Triple Box Pleat.
Single Pinch Pleat.

How long should tabs be on tab top curtains?

eight inches long
You’ll need a strip that is three and a half inches wide and long enough to make all your tabs. Each tab will be eight inches long, and you’ll be spacing the tabs every six inches along the top of the curtain. To find out how long the tab piece needs to be, multiply the number of tabs by eight.

Are tab top curtains easy to open?

Opening and closing tabbed curtains is a bit more difficult than with rings, as rings slide easily along the rod. With rings, the upper part of the window casing or trim is usually visible because they hang down from the rod.