How Do I Hang A Curtain Rod On Concrete Walls

Measure the space between your two walls.

How do i hang a curtain rod on concrete walls.

This article was co authored by jason phillip jason phillip is a handyman specializing in mounting and hanging objects onto walls. 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. You ll want to buy a rod that s a little bit longer than this measurement. 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.

You ll need to get the curtain on the rod before you hang it unless you re using rings. Mark the locations for the remaining screw holes with a pencil or marker. 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. Push the rod through your curtain if the curtain has eye holes.

The installation is essentially the same as a drywall application so should not trip up anyone who has installed curtain hardware before. Remove the curtain rod hardware and finishing nail. 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. If using rings put them in place on the rod now.

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.