How Do I Hang Curtain Rods?

To hang most curtain rods you will need to have a pencil, measuring tape, hammer, drill, screwdriver along with a level. Getting an added pair of hands is truly helpful also. You'll be able to adhere to the directions the come with your curtain rod or just stick to these general guidelines.

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

Now look at your curtain rod. For common hidden rods measure out in the window 3-5" (what ever you decided on) and up from the top 1?". Mark this spot on each and every side on the window and ensure it is level, even, straight ¡§C whatever you get in touch with it, it is critical! Now just comply with the instructions that came together with your curtain rod for hanging that certain kind of hardware.

For exposed curtain rods, like today's well-liked Decorative Curtain Rods, you will wish to figure out exactly where to hang the brackets. Stick to the above directions for any hidden rod, except you will be marking the spot the bracket hangs ¡§C which may possibly a various distance in the window.

Here's some genuinely beneficial details: discover exactly where the "cripple studs" are positioned. They are wood studs correct about your window. Find out how far out out of your window they extend and you are going to have an easy-breezy time hanging your rod ¡§C you will not require anchors or cussing or a great deal of beer later.

How do you do that? You have got to have a stud finder. It really is an electronic gadget you can get at a hardware retailer for $10-50. You really only need an low-cost one particular if you're just hanging curtain rods along with the occasional wall hanging. Follow the directions to find your studs and after that mark your spots.

If you are not going to mess about with a stud finder, make certain to attach your rods really close towards the window trim ¡§C you will more than likely discover a stud there.

(It's also handy to understand about the window's header（Curtain Hook）. It is a solid chunk of wood right above the window that spans the length from the window. It normally does not extend considerably past the window so you won't be screwing into it for many rods, but you never know when this kind of info comes in handy!)

Whatever you do, do not waste your time by utilizing screws too short to do the job. You have got to get that screw via the drywall and in to the wood so it does not loosen later and fall out!

If you're hanging a rod inside the window trim you don't must uncover any studs ¡§C you will be screwing proper into strong wood. You'll also be using particular hardware known as inside mounting brackets.

What takes place in the event you can't discover any studs or any solid wood to screw into? You have nonetheless got alternatives, and they'll perform effectively for you. Go to your hardware retailer and ask for toggles or anchors.

Now, at then end of the day, just sit back, loosen up and take pleasure in the view of the function and also the new curtains decorating your space!