5 Rules For Hanging Curtains & Common Mistakes to Avoid!, by Reynard Lowell on YouTube. 11 min 14 s.
- Video length
- 11 min 14 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Measure the window width and decide how far past each side the rod should run. A common rule is 15 to 20 cm beyond the frame so the open curtains sit clear of the glass.
Mark the rod height. Mounting the brackets close to the ceiling or at least 10 cm above the frame makes the room feel taller.
Use a stud finder to locate studs and fix brackets into them where possible. Otherwise use wall plugs suited to your wall type.
Hold a laser or spirit level against your bracket marks and adjust until they line up. Drill the holes and screw the brackets in place.
Choose your curtain drop. Floor length or just above the floor looks best, and measure from the rod to that point before ordering.
Add 10 to 15 cm to your measured drop for hemming and header allowance, then check the panel length against the rod height.
Work out panel width. Aim for total curtain width of about 1.5 to 2 times the rod length so the curtains look full when closed.
Pick a fabric and header style to suit the room. Pleated or eyelet headers hang neatly, and heavier fabrics drape better.
Slide the curtains onto the rod or hooks, lift the rod onto the brackets and check both panels hang evenly.
Tips and common mistakes
Always drill into studs or use proper wall plugs, since a loaded rod can pull out of plasterboard.
Measure the drop after the rod is fitted, not before, so the curtains clear the floor.
Steam or iron the panels before hanging to remove creases from the packaging.
Leave a small gap at the floor so curtains do not drag and collect dust.
Questions
How high should I hang a curtain rod?
Mount it close to the ceiling or at least 10 cm above the window frame. This makes the window and room look taller.
How wide should curtains be for my window?
Total curtain width should be about 1.5 to 2 times the rod length. Fuller curtains look better and close without gaps.
Can I hang curtains without drilling?
Yes, tension rods work in a window recess and no-drill brackets exist for light curtains. Heavier panels still need screws into studs or plugs.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
