How Do I Hang Curtain Rods?

To hang most curtain rods you may require a pencil, measuring tape, hammer, drill, screwdriver as well as a level. Having an added pair of hands is really helpful as well. It is possible to comply with the guidelines the come with your curtain rod or simply stick to these general guidelines.

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

Now look at your curtain rod. For common hidden rods measure out in the window 3-5" (whatever you decided on) and up from the top 1?". Mark this spot on every single side of the window and be sure it's level, even, straight ¡§C whatever you call it, it's critical! Now just adhere to the directions that came together with your curtain rod for hanging that certain kind of hardware.

For exposed curtain rods, like today's well-liked Decorative Curtain Rods, you will desire to decide where to hang the brackets. Stick to the above directions for any hidden rod, except you will be marking the spot the bracket hangs ¡§C which may a diverse distance in the window.

Here's some actually helpful information: discover exactly where the "cripple studs" are positioned. They're wood studs proper about your window. Discover how far out from your window they extend and you will have an easy-breezy time hanging your rod ¡§C you won't want anchors or cussing or lots of beer later.

How do you do that? You've got to have a stud finder. It is an electronic gadget you will get at a hardware store for $10-50. You truly only require an economical 1 if you are just hanging curtain rods as well as the occasional wall hanging. Stick to the instructions to seek out your studs after which mark your spots.

If you are not going to mess about having a stud finder, be sure to attach your rods extremely close for the window trim ¡§C you'll more than probably discover a stud there.

(It's also handy to understand about the window's header（Curtain Hook）. It's a solid chunk of wood right above the window that spans the length on the window. It normally does not extend much previous the window so you will not be screwing into it for many rods, but you never know when this kind of info comes in handy!)

Whatever you do, never waste your time by utilizing screws too short to perform the job. You've got to have that screw via the drywall and in to the wood so it does not loosen later and fall out!

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

What occurs should you can not locate any studs or any solid wood to screw into? You've still got alternatives, and they are going to function effectively for you personally. Visit your hardware retailer and ask for toggles or anchors.

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