Mounting Curtain Rods On Drywall

A general rule of thumb.

Mounting curtain rods on drywall.

This quick guide is designed to help you learn how to hang curtain rods in drywall but the same basic process applies with only minor variations if you re mounting your hardware on another surface. Rods along with curtain size the rod size and placement can make a difference too. Hanging curtain rods is fairly simple and you don t need many tools to do it. How to attach a curtain rod to drywall.

You may need longer curtains if you re mounting the rod near the ceiling. 2 measure the top of the curtain to the rod pocket grommets or pleats. Rods that extend 2. For wall mounted rods allow at least one to three inches on each side of the window to accommodate an open curtain or as much as six inches on each side of the frame if.

If you have traditional paned windows with frames tension rods that stretch from one side of the frame to the other are a subtle and sophisticated way to hang curtains. When hanging sheer lightweight curtains such as those shown in this sitting area designed by erica burns interiors pair them with a thin curtain rod no bigger than 7 16 inch for a delicate style. If installing them on the wall between studs you need plastic screw anchors. Drywall may look solid enough but it won t hold a screw and if you mount a curtain rod improperly you ll end up with a sagging curtain and a hole to patch.

One day i was just minding my own business in my bedroom when the curtain rod next to my bed suddenly crashed to the floor. For width both curtains combined should be at least twice the width of the window and trim. I hate hanging curtain rods. It should be indicated in your curtain rod s instructions or on the box that your anchors came in.

So using the correct drill bit size for your anchors is important. Screw your hooks to the wall. Generally when installing a wall of curtains the width of the curtains are 1 1 2 to 2 times the width of the wall. The rest is pretty straightforward hammer in your anchors and secure your curtain rod hooks to the wall using the provided screws.

Otherwise you can simply use the manufacturer included or suggested mounting screws. 95 inch curtains can be pooled on the floor for a more dramatic appearance.