You don’t want to have to buy a new rod, or patch holes in your wall if the rod is too short.ĭesign Note: I used glue and a brad nail for assembly. This is how you can be sure to get a perfectly snug fit with the rod. AND do not cut the rod until you have hung the brackets on the wall. You can easily make sure you get 2 identical cuts, by clamping a scrap piece of wood to the saw. I think this makes it look more like Curtain Brackets and less like shelf brackets.
Make sure it’s big enough for the rod socket, with enough room for lifting the rod in and out of place. Step Oneĭecide on best bracket size and design for your space. Then I could have skipped the nail and still had a very short dry time. I just used the brad nailer so that I could move on to painting without waiting.Īctually, I should have just used my DAP Rapid Fuse to glue these pieces together. BUT, if you don’t have a brad nailer, you could glue, clamp, and let the pieces dry before painting. Wondering how many panels to add? If you want the curtains to be functional, the rule of thumb is to get enough panels to cover space at least twice the width of the window.Design Note: I used glue and a brad nail for assembly.
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How to Determine the Number of Curtain Panels Needed Add a finial, and then tighten the set screw
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Flip to the opposite side to make the remaining marks and install the screws.Drive the screws into the wall, and position the hanger.Now place the template on the wall, slide it against the window frame, and mark the position of the holes. Create two holes using the hanger as a guide.Measure and mark the desired location of the hardware.To do this, cut the corner out of a square piece of cardboard that can fit over the top corner of the window frame.On an open space, it can be difficult to replicate these measurements on both sides of the window and have them turn out perfectly level, so today I’m creating a quick cardboard template.Step 3: Measure and mark the location of the hangers on the wall The hanging type can adjust the overall height of the curtain, so be sure to have your curtains on hand to help determine the final height of the rod.The most common hanging types are grommets, which are metal-lined holes in the curtains, tabs which hang above the top edge of the curtain, rings which clip onto the curtain and hang on the rod, and a pocket sleeve which slides over and completely conceals the rod.Step 2: Decide what kind of curtain you’ll be installing before hanging the rod If you decide to move the rod up, you may need to purchase a longer panel and hem it to length or spend more money on custom curtains.
Keep in mind that floor-length curtain panels come in somewhat standard heights of 84 inches, 95 inches, 108 inches, and 120 inches. A curtain rod usually sets about 4 inches above the window, but many people raise the rod even higher to make the room feel taller. Next, I’ll measure the height, from the floor to the top edge of my window’s frame.If you have a long span of over 4 feet or are using a thinner rod, you may also need to add a center bracket to prevent the rod from sagging. If your placement can’t land on a stud, just be sure to install wall anchors before installing the hanging brackets.If a stud if close to my desired location, I’ll shift my placement so that my mounting screws can insert into a stud. To fine-tune this measurement, I use a stud finder to locate the stud beside the window.To position the curtains completely to the sides of the window, which is always my preference to let in the most light, I’ll add 8-15 inches to each side of the window.To add drapes that partially cover the window, I’d add 2-5 inches to each side of the frame.Scroll down for the list of tools and materials needed for this project. Steps for Hanging a Curtain Rodįollow these steps to learn how to properly hang a curtain rod. Hanging a curtain rod seems easy, but can quickly become frustrating when you hang the curtains only to find out the rod is too high or low, or not level.
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