How Do I Hang A Curtain Rod On Concrete Walls

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.

How do i hang a curtain rod on concrete walls.

The installation is essentially the same as a drywall application so should not trip up anyone who has installed curtain hardware before. 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. Hold the curtain rod hardware that is hanging loosely on the nail firmly against the cinder block wall. Push the rod through your curtain if the curtain has eye holes.

Drill the holes at the location marked for the hardware and blow the dust out of the holes with a straw. 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. You ll need to get the curtain on the rod before you hang it unless you re using rings. You ll want to buy a rod that s a little bit longer than this measurement.

Mark the locations for the remaining screw holes with a pencil or marker. If using rings put them in place on the rod now. Measure the space between your two 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.

This article was co authored by jason phillip jason phillip is a handyman specializing in mounting and hanging objects onto walls.