In general you shouldn t increase the length of the expanded rod by more than 50 percent.
Where to hang curtain rods.
Though most curtain rods are adjustable you don t want the distance between the brackets to be so wide that the rod sags in the middle.
Hanging curtain rods is fairly simple and you don t need many tools to do it.
This quick guide is designed to help you learn how to hang curtain rods in drywall but the same basic process applies with only minor variations if you re mounting your hardware on another surface.
With the right measurements and hanging techniques you can make the most of your window treatments and complete a room in style.
The most common hanging types are grommets which are metal lined holes in the curtains tabs which hang above the top edge of the curtain rings which clip onto the curtain and hang on the rod and a pocket sleeve which slides over and completely conceals the rod.
How to install a curtain rod on window casing.
Consider the length of the rod when hanging the brackets.
The precise placement of yours depends on a few factors ceiling height curtain length trim molding style etc so i can t give you a hard and fast measurement for where your rod should always go but generally we like to hang ours about 3 4 below the ceiling or if there s crown molding 3 4 below the bottom edge of the crown.
Cost skill level start to finish day.
Take the guesswork out of projects around the house like hanging a basic curtain rod.