How to Properly Hang Your Curtains #howto #diy, by HGTV Home on YouTube. 1 min.
- Video length
- 1 min
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Measure the window width and add 15 to 20 cm on each side. This extra width lets the curtains sit past the frame so more light gets in when they are open.
Mark the bracket height. Aim for 10 to 15 cm above the window frame, or closer to the ceiling if you want the room to feel taller.
Hold a bracket against the wall at your mark and check it with a spirit level. Mark the screw holes with a pencil, then do the same for the bracket on the other side.
Check the wall for hidden pipes and cables before you drill. Use a detector or keep the holes away from sockets and radiators, then drill the holes to the size of your plugs.
Push in the wall plugs, line the bracket up with the holes and drive in the screws. Check the level again before you tighten them fully.
Add a centre bracket if your pole is longer than about 180 cm, so the middle does not sag under the weight of the fabric.
Slide the rings or hooks onto the pole, fit the pole into the brackets and tighten the screws. Fit the finials on each end.
Hang the curtains and stand back to check the drop. Iron them first so the hem falls straight, and adjust the hooks if the bottom sits too high or drags on the floor.
Tips and common mistakes
Hang the rod wider than the window so the open curtains cover the wall, not the glass.
Leave 1 to 2 cm of clearance under the hem so the curtains do not stain or fray on the floor.
Use longer screws or heavier anchors for lined and heavy curtains, since light plugs can pull out of plasterboard.
Questions
How high should I hang a curtain pole?
Most rooms look best with the pole 10 to 15 cm above the window frame, or fixed to the wall just below the ceiling. Hanging it higher makes the window and the room look taller.
How wide should the curtains be?
Buy curtains about twice the width of the pole so they look full when closed. Narrow panels pulled flat look thin and let light leak in at the edges.
Can I fit a curtain pole without a drill?
Yes, if you use no-drill brackets that clamp onto the frame or stick to the wall. They only hold light curtains, so check the weight limit on the pack.
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