How Do I Hang Curtain Rods?

To hang most curtain rods you may require a pencil, measuring tape, hammer, drill, screwdriver along with a level. Having an extra pair of hands is really valuable as well. You'll be able to stick to the directions the come with your curtain rod or simply stick to these basic guidelines.

Remember how you measured to get the rods? You decided how far out from every single side on 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 look at your curtain rod. For regular hidden rods measure out in the window 3-5" (what ever you decided on) and up in the prime 1?". Mark this spot on every side from the window and be sure it's level, even, straight ¡§C what ever you get in touch with it, it really is important! Now just stick to the instructions that came with your curtain rod for hanging that certain type of hardware.

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

Here's some genuinely useful information: find out where the "cripple studs" are located. They're wood studs right around your window. Find out how far out out of your window they extend and you'll have an easy-breezy time hanging your rod ¡§C you will not need anchors or cussing or a lot of beer later.

How do you do this? You have got to possess a stud finder. It is an electronic gadget you will get at a hardware retailer for $10-50. You genuinely only require an inexpensive 1 if you are just hanging curtain rods along with the occasional wall hanging. Stick to the guidelines to seek out your studs and then mark your spots.

If you're not going to mess around with a stud finder, make sure to attach your rods extremely close to the window trim ¡§C you'll more than probably find a stud there.

(It really is also handy to know concerning the window's header（Curtain Hook）. It is a strong chunk of wood correct above the window that spans the length from the window. It normally doesn't extend significantly previous the window so you won't be screwing into it for most rods, but you never ever know when this sort of information comes in handy!)

Whatever you do, do not waste your time by utilizing screws also brief to perform the job. You have got to get that screw through 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 find any studs ¡§C you'll be screwing appropriate into solid wood. You will also be employing special hardware named inside mounting brackets.

What happens in case you can't uncover any studs or any strong wood to screw into? You've still got choices, and they'll perform properly for you. Go to your hardware shop and ask for toggles or anchors.

Now, at then finish from the day, just sit back, relax and take pleasure in the view of the perform as well as the new curtains decorating your space!