How Do I Hang Curtain Rods?

To hang most curtain rods you are going to want a pencil, measuring tape, hammer, drill, screwdriver along with a level. Having an additional pair of hands is actually useful as well. You can adhere to the directions the come with your curtain rod or just follow these general guidelines.

Don't forget how you measured to purchase the rods? You decided how far out from every single side of the window you would like your curtains to hang（Curtain Hangers）. For many windows you'll want the curtain to start about 1? inches above the window trim.

Now look at your curtain rod. For normal hidden rods measure out from the window 3-5" (whatever you decided on) and up in the prime 1?". Mark this spot on each and every side on the window and be sure it's level, even, straight ¡§C what ever you contact it, it's critical! Now just comply with the directions that came with your curtain rod for hanging that certain kind of hardware.

For exposed curtain rods, like today's well-known Decorative Curtain Rods, you will need to determine where to hang the brackets. Adhere to the above directions for a hidden rod, except you'll be marking the spot the bracket hangs ¡§C which might a diverse distance from the window.

Here's some really beneficial data: learn exactly where the "cripple studs" are situated. They are wood studs correct around your window. Learn how far out out of your window they extend and you are going to have an easy-breezy time hanging your rod ¡§C you won't need anchors or cussing or a great deal of beer later.

How do you do this? You've got to possess a stud finder. It is an electronic gadget you will get at a hardware shop for $10-50. You actually only want an economical one particular if you are just hanging curtain rods and the occasional wall hanging. Comply with the guidelines to seek out your studs and after that mark your spots.

If you're not going to mess about using a stud finder, be sure to attach your rods quite close towards the window trim ¡§C you will more than most likely uncover a stud there.

(It's also handy to understand about the window's header（Curtain Hook）. It is a solid chunk of wood appropriate above the window that spans the length of the window. It usually does not extend considerably past the window so you won't be screwing into it for many rods, but you in no way know when this sort of information comes in handy!)

Whatever you do, never waste your time by utilizing screws too brief to accomplish the job. You have got to acquire that screw through the drywall and into the wood so it doesn't loosen later and fall out!

If you're hanging a rod inside the window trim you don't have to find any studs ¡§C you'll be screwing appropriate into solid wood. You are going to also be employing specific hardware named inside mounting brackets.

What takes place in the event you cannot discover any studs or any solid wood to screw into? You have nevertheless got choices, and they will perform properly for you personally. Go to your hardware shop and ask for toggles or anchors.

Now, at then finish from the day, just sit back, unwind and enjoy the view of your perform and also the new curtains decorating your space!