How Do I Hang Curtain Rods?

To hang most curtain rods you may need a pencil, measuring tape, hammer, drill, screwdriver and a level. Possessing an additional pair of hands is genuinely valuable too. You are able to adhere to the guidelines the come with your curtain rod or just adhere to these general recommendations.

Bear in mind how you measured to purchase the rods? You decided how far out from every single side from the window you desire your curtains to hang（Curtain Hangers）. For many windows you'll want the curtain to start about 1? inches above the window trim.

Now appear at your curtain rod. For standard hidden rods measure out from the window 3-5" (whatever you decided on) and up from the best 1?". Mark this spot on every single side of the window and make certain it's level, even, straight ¡§C what ever you contact it, it's crucial! Now just adhere to the guidelines that came together with your curtain rod for hanging that distinct form of hardware.

For exposed curtain rods, like today's popular Decorative Curtain Rods, you will need to figure out 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 might a diverse distance from the window.

Here's some truly useful data: find out where the "cripple studs" are situated. They're wood studs correct around your window. Learn how far out out of your window they extend and you will have an easy-breezy time hanging your rod ¡§C you won't want anchors or cussing or plenty of beer later.

How do you do this? You have got to have a stud finder. It is an electronic gadget you will get at a hardware store for $10-50. You genuinely only want an affordable a single if you are just hanging curtain rods and also the occasional wall hanging. Stick to the directions to discover your studs and then mark your spots.

If you're not going to mess about having a stud finder, make sure to attach your rods quite close towards the window trim ¡§C you'll more than probably uncover a stud there.

(It really is 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 typically doesn't extend much past the window so you will not be screwing into it for most rods, but you never know when this type of info comes in handy!)

Whatever you do, don't waste your time by using screws as well short to do the job. You have got to have 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 do not need to find any studs ¡§C you are going to be screwing appropriate into strong wood. You will also be using particular hardware called inside mounting brackets.

What happens in the event you cannot discover any studs or any solid wood to screw into? You have nevertheless got alternatives, and they will function nicely for you. Visit your hardware shop and ask for toggles or anchors.

Now, at then end from the day, just sit back, loosen up and take pleasure in the view of one's work and also the new curtains decorating your area!