Customer Reviews

Umbra Serif 28-Inch to 48-Inch Double Drapery Rod, Black

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While this product look nice, you would have to put up with holding the rod(s) in place as you open the curtains or risk having them break apart where they join. It's not going to give you a concussion when the rod hits your head but it gets really annoying having to "thread" the curtain through again every time this happens. There are no screws to tighten at the ends. I have contacted Umbra twice already about this - once by phone where I actually got a live person, the other by email. Neither produced any response. They did not even attempt to remedy this problem...NOTHING (nice going, Umbra). I guess they want you to spend more money on their double rod drapery brackets (search "Umbra Double Drapery Rod Bracket" on amazon.com) which render the curly brackets useless - the same curly brackets whose cost have already been factored in the purchase price of the Serif Drapery Double Rod Set.

While this product look nice, you would have to put up with holding the rod(s) in place as you open the curtains or risk having them break apart where they join. It's not going to give you a concussion when the rod hits your head but it gets really annoying having to "thread" the curtain through again every time this happens. There are no screws to tighten at the ends. I have contacted Umbra twice already about this - once by phone where I actually got a live person, the other by email. Neither produced any response. They did not even attempt to remedy this problem...NOTHING (nice going, Umbra). I guess they want you to spend more money on their double rod drapery brackets (search "Umbra Double Drapery Rod Bracket" on amazon.com) which render the curly brackets useless - the same curly brackets whose cost have already been factored in the purchase price of the Serif Drapery Double Rod Set.

Curtain rods pull apart whenever you open or close the drapes. I needed the 108" rods so the telescoping was a real problem. I hate the telescoping aspect of rods anyway since the rings never want to slide easily of the joint of the two. I ended up buying two sets for each window so I could butt the thicker rods up to each other without exposing the thinner rods but that doubled the cost and still did not entirely eliminate the problem of the rods pulling apart. At least now when you open the curtains they don't fall down, you just have to push the rods back together before the rings will slide over the rod easily. If I had to do it all over again. I would not buy these rods. I love the way they look but they are a real pain. I would return them but I've already drilled the holes in my walls....

The price was right....or shall I say, I got what I paid for! I love the look of the curtain rods, the color selection, and even the bracket. BUT, that's as far as it goes! The curtain rods are not held in place with any screws, so every time we attempt to move the curtains open (or close), the rods slide, thus coming apart. My husband pulled to hard, and the bracket broke! Now, I am on the hunt for a sturdier double bracket to match the color of my curtain rods. A last note: Skip this one....NOT WORTH IT!

I purchased these curtain rods. They're pretty, but the rod holders are JUNK. They have a swirl type holder that holds the rods in place. When installing, I tightened the screw to hold the rod and the little swirl snapped right off. I ended up taking it in for an exchange. Big mistake..I should have returned them. Today I decided to wash my curtains and while hanging them back up, another snapped just by bending the rod down a little too far. If I were considering buying these, I would want someone to tell me...these rod holders are cheap and break very easy. I would look for something sturdier. Wait, I AM looking for something sturdier...

although the drapery hardware looks nice, it breaks VERY easily and I still haven't replaced it... too bad, they are pretty!

I bought this a few weeks ago and couldn't be happier with the product! It's a cast metal and as a result it's much lighter, so it'll hold better if you're anchoring into drywall. I also think it's a bit more stylish than the others that I've looked at and it sits closer to the wall, which was a plus for us. If you're looking for corresponding tiebacks or accessories, we found some at Bed Bath and Beyond that matched perfectly.

Couldn't get the sizes and colors on Amazon when I was shopping. However, I did purchase them for full price at Bed and Bath, and they are worth every penny! They are beautiful, easy to put up and sturdy enough for my needs. I love them!

I had bought double drapery rods before which were very high quality but also very expensive...and I wanted a set this time that was reasonably priced but still decent quality. Happy to say that these rods fit the bill and so far have worked out very well and look good, too, in our nursery. I would recommend these if you are looking for affordable double drapery rods but want something that will hold up over time and look good.

I was pleasantly surprised with these rods. They are really good looking and the hardware is sturdy. I love the double rods. Clue - make it easier to use and nicer looking and get clip rings too.