How Do I Hang Curtain Rods?

To hang most curtain rods you may require a pencil, measuring tape, hammer, drill, screwdriver plus a level. Obtaining an further pair of hands is actually valuable as well. It is possible to stick to the instructions the come with your curtain rod or simply follow these general recommendations.

Don't forget how you measured to get the rods? You decided how far out from every single side from the window you want 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 standard hidden rods measure out from the window 3-5" (whatever you decided on) and up in the leading 1?". Mark this spot on every side from the window and make certain it really is level, even, straight ¡§C what ever you call it, it really is important! Now just comply with the instructions that came along with your curtain rod for hanging that certain kind of hardware.

For exposed curtain rods, like today's common Decorative Curtain Rods, you will need to establish where to hang the brackets. Follow the above directions for a hidden rod, except you are going to be marking the spot the bracket hangs ¡§C which may possibly a various distance in the window.

Here's some really valuable details: discover exactly where the "cripple studs" are positioned. They are wood studs right about your window. Discover how far out from your window they extend and you'll have an easy-breezy time hanging your rod ¡§C you won't want anchors or cussing or a great deal of beer later.

How do you do this? You've got to possess a stud finder. It's an electronic gadget you will get at a hardware retailer for $10-50. You genuinely only want an affordable a single if you are just hanging curtain rods as well as the occasional wall hanging. Stick to the instructions to discover your studs and then mark your spots.

If you're not going to mess about with a stud finder, be sure to attach your rods very close to the window trim ¡§C you'll greater than likely uncover a stud there.

(It's also handy to understand regarding the window's header（Curtain Hook）. It is a solid chunk of wood right above the window that spans the length of the window. It normally doesn't extend considerably past the window so you will not be screwing into it for most rods, but you by no means know when this kind of info comes in handy!)

Whatever you do, do not waste your time by utilizing screws also brief to accomplish the job. You've got to have that screw by way of 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 locate any studs ¡§C you'll be screwing correct into solid wood. You are going to also be utilizing unique hardware referred to as inside mounting brackets.

What occurs if you can not locate any studs or any solid wood to screw into? You have nonetheless got alternatives, and they'll function properly for you personally. Go to your hardware shop and ask for toggles or anchors.

Now, at then finish of the day, just sit back, loosen up and get pleasure from the view of the operate and also the new curtains decorating your room!