How Do I Hang Curtain Rods?

To hang most curtain rods you'll want a pencil, measuring tape, hammer, drill, screwdriver plus a level. Obtaining an additional pair of hands is genuinely useful as well. You are able to comply with the instructions the come with your curtain rod or just adhere to these basic guidelines.

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

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

For exposed curtain rods, like today's common Decorative Curtain Rods, you are going to desire to figure out exactly where to hang the brackets. Follow the above directions for any hidden rod, except you are going to be marking the spot the bracket hangs ¡§C which may a various distance from the window.

Here's some really beneficial details: discover exactly where the "cripple studs" are located. They are wood studs right around 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 will not want anchors or cussing or a great deal of beer later.

How do you do this? You've got to have a stud finder. It really is an electronic gadget you will get at a hardware store for $10-50. You truly only want an economical 1 if you are just hanging curtain rods along with the occasional wall hanging. Adhere to the instructions to discover your studs and after that mark your spots.

If you're not going to mess about with a stud finder, be certain to attach your rods very close towards the window trim ¡§C you are going to more than probably discover a stud there.

(It is also handy to know in regards to the window's header（Curtain Hook）. It is a strong chunk of wood proper above the window that spans the length in the window. It generally does not extend considerably past the window so you won't be screwing into it for most rods, but you by no means know when this kind of information comes in handy!)

Whatever you do, never waste your time by using screws too brief to accomplish the job. You've got to get that screw through the drywall and into the wood so it doesn't loosen later and fall out!

If you are hanging a rod inside the window trim you don't must uncover any studs ¡§C you are going to be screwing proper into solid wood. You will also be making use of specific hardware called inside mounting brackets.

What happens in case you can't discover any studs or any solid wood to screw into? You've nevertheless got options, and they are going to perform well for you. Visit your hardware store and ask for toggles or anchors.

Now, at then end in the day, just sit back, relax and appreciate the view of the function as well as the new curtains decorating your space!