Put Curtain Rods In Concrete Walls

Tools and items you will need for this project.

Put curtain rods in concrete walls.

Push the rod through your curtain if the curtain has eye holes. Replace the fasteners included with the curtain rods such as nails or screws with concrete fasteners so you can install curtain rod hardware in cement. Remove the rod again and put the curtain on the rod. We had 14 to do and this quick hack made things.

Unlock the curtain rod ends and get a friend to help you extend both sides of the rod against the walls. Here s the easy zero dollar trick we used to speed up the process of hanging our curtain rods at our duplex. Remove the curtain rod hardware and finishing nail. Install curtain rods it s often much more fun to select a window treatment than it is to install the appropriate rod for it.

Using the right fasteners you can install curtain rods in cement almost as easily as installing curtain rod hardware on any other type of wall. Yes the same hooks you use for hanging pictures keys mugs and plants. Look no further than 3m command hooks. The installation is essentially the same as a drywall application so should not trip up anyone who has installed curtain hardware before.

Https amzn to 2ihsswy dewalt cordless drill set. Put the curtains on. Hanging curtain or drapery installation hardware on brick stucco or concrete block walls can be challenging if you are not equipped with proper tools and hardware. 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 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. While choosing is entertaining installation just looms as a chore. Mark the locations for the remaining screw holes with a pencil or marker. For anyone who lives in a space that may frown upon making holes in the walls or for anyone who may not want to take on such a task there s a simple alternative to hanging curtains or drapes.

Hang the rod on the brackets. If hanging tab top curtains a thin rod is best. An easy hack turns them into quick diy supports for. And the answer is brilliantly simple.

Hold the curtain rod hardware that is hanging loosely on the nail firmly against the cinder block wall. You ll need to get the curtain on the rod before you hang it unless you re using rings. Drill the holes at the location marked for the hardware and blow the dust out of the holes with a straw.