How Do I Hang Curtain Rods?

To hang most curtain rods you'll need a pencil, measuring tape, hammer, drill, screwdriver plus a level. Possessing an further pair of hands is genuinely beneficial also. You can follow the guidelines the come with your curtain rod or just stick to these general recommendations.

Keep in mind how you measured to get the rods? You decided how far out from every single side in the window you would like your curtains to hang（Curtain Hangers）. For many windows you will want the curtain to start about 1? inches above the window trim.

Now appear at your curtain rod. For regular hidden rods measure out in the window 3-5" (whatever you decided on) and up in the prime 1?". Mark this spot on each side from the window and ensure it really is level, even, straight ¡§C whatever you contact it, it is important! Now just adhere to the guidelines that came along with your curtain rod for hanging that distinct type of hardware.

For exposed curtain rods, like today's well-liked Decorative Curtain Rods, you'll wish to determine exactly where to hang the brackets. Comply with the above directions for a hidden rod, except you will be marking the spot the bracket hangs ¡§C which could a diverse distance in the window.

Here's some truly useful information: learn where the "cripple studs" are located. They are wood studs proper about your window. Find out how far out out of your window they extend and you will have an easy-breezy time hanging your rod ¡§C you won't need anchors or cussing or lots of beer later.

How do you do that? You've got to possess a stud finder. It is an electronic gadget you will get at a hardware retailer for $10-50. You truly only want an affordable one if you're just hanging curtain rods along with the occasional wall hanging. Adhere to the guidelines to discover your studs then mark your spots.

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

(It really is also handy to know concerning the window's header（Curtain Hook）. It's a solid chunk of wood right above the window that spans the length of the window. It typically doesn't extend considerably past the window so you won't be screwing into it for many rods, but you by no means know when this sort of info comes in handy!)

What ever you do, never waste your time by using screws also short to accomplish the job. You have got to acquire that screw through the drywall and into the wood so it does not loosen later and fall out!

If you're hanging a rod inside the window trim you do not need to locate any studs ¡§C you'll be screwing proper into solid wood. You are going to also be utilizing special hardware named inside mounting brackets.

What occurs in case you can't locate any studs or any solid wood to screw into? You have nonetheless got choices, and they're going to work properly for you personally. Visit your hardware shop and ask for toggles or anchors.

Now, at then end of the day, just sit back, relax and get pleasure from the view of one's perform and also the new curtains decorating your area!