Hanging Curtain Rods On Dry Wall

If you re not using a double rod you can skip this step.

Hanging curtain rods on dry wall.

Drywall may look solid enough but it won t hold a screw and if you mount a curtain rod improperly you ll end up with a sagging curtain and a hole to patch. Hang the curtains and double check to make sure your brackets are still secure. Or use extra long curtains and hang the rod near the ceiling to make the room appear taller. However studs are only found every 16 24 inches so it s unlikely there would be one everywhere you want to put a bracket.

Put the main curtain rod in place. In the typical recently built house this means getting your screws through the drywall and into a stud. If you mount a curtain rod with a screw over time you will end up with a sagging curtain and hole. Hang the rod 6 inches above the window frame for a standard look.

Drywall will not hold a screw because it s not solid. Insert the back curtain rod if you re using a double rod setup. Using drywall anchors is the only solution. Then you can hang your sheer curtain or blackout curtain.

Hanging curtains on drywall is not as simple as it looks. Attach curtain rings if they are part of your setup.