Most often curtains are hung from a rod, and so you'll need to install this first before you proceed to hanging the curtains. However, it is possible to hangcurtainswithout a rod if you don't want to drill into the wall.
How can I hangcurtainswithout a rod?
- upholstery tacks.
- tension cables.
- hook-eye screws and drapery pins.
- staples and furring strips.
- cabinet knobs.
Can you make your own curtain rod?
If you want the look of a metal or metallic curtain rod for your window treatments, you can use gold spray paint to coat two ping pong balls and a wooden dowel rod. Just be sure to cut to the rod to a slightly longer length than the width of your window so you can slide the curtains all the way to each side.Feb 5, 2020
What can I use instead of a curtain rod?
- Tree Branch. This is either going to seem like a really neat idea to you or it is going to sound absurd.
- Copper Pipes. One of the most common things that people use as a curtain rod alternative is a copper pipe.
- Rope.
- Coat Hangers and String.
How do you hangcurtains over blinds without a rod?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBHyJUpiu0g&vl=en
How can I hangcurtainswithout a stud finder?
Well, you do NOT need a stud to hang a curtain rod, but you will need a special type of wall anchor to hold the weight. There are two different types I like to use: a drywall anchor or toggle bolts.
How do you make a homemade curtain rod?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0I48VwQ0dyg
How can I hangcurtainswithout drilling holes?
- Use 3M Command Hooks.
- Try Kwik-Hang Curtain Rod Brackets.
- Use Tension Rods.
- Get Creative With Coat Hooks.
- Try Magnetic Rods on Metal Doors.
How do you make a curtain rod holder?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tk6MDlIFzU
How do I make a curtain rod extender?
- Step 1: Purchase the Doweling. Find wooden doweling that has the same diameter as the rod you want to extend.
- Step 2: Prepare the Doweling.
- Step 3: Insert the Doweling.
- Step 4: Install a Double-Ended Screw.
- Step 5: Connect the Rods.
What can I use instead of a stud finder?
You can use tape or even dental floss to drag a refrigerator magnet across the wall to find the stud. Wait until the magnet sticks to the wall and then…. you have found your stud! Side note: The stronger the magnet, the better!Mar 8, 2016
How do you find a 2x4 wall without a stud finder?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jVfPdriWi8
How can I hangcurtainswithout nails?
- Tension rods are probably the easiest.
- Magnetic curtain rods are available as are hangers that tap in behind your window frame.
- Command hooks can work, too.
- No-Drill Curtain Rod Brackets.
- Velcro.
How do you find studs in curtains?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yky9-EZt9s
Can curtains be hung with Command Strips?
And the answer is brilliantly simple. Look no further than 3M Command hooks. Yes, the same hooks you use for hanging pictures, keys, mugs, and plants. An easy hack turns them into quick DIY supports for your curtain rod and that splash of color, sun shade, or bit of privacy you've been searching for.
How do you make dowel curtains?
Find and mark the center of one end of the dowel. Drill a 3/16 inch hole one inch deep at the center mark. Use pliers to screw one end of the dowel screw into the dowel, then screw the other dowel onto that. Sand and apply clear finish* to dowel rods.
How do I find wood studs without a stud finder?
- Shine a flashlight at a steep angle against the wall.
- Examine the baseboard for nails or outlets.
- Measure 16 inches from the first stud you find to approximate the location of the next one.
- Drive a small nail into the wall where you believe you have found a stud.