How to attach a curtain rod to drywall.
Best way to hang curtains on plaster walls.
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.
Plaster walls provide a traditional handcrafted finish but when it s time to hang curtains you ll need to put in a little extra effort because of the.
I was using these curtain rods that i purchased off amazon.
Make sure you leave half an inch out of the wall so you have space to hang your artwork.
I had a lot of big windows to cover so a four pack of 120 long curtain rods was perfect for me and the best value i could find.
The higher you hang them the more visual space you create.
The best option mostly depends on the weight of the picture in question.
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.
I can still give you some great ideas for hanging on plaster walls.
If you don t have picture rail or don t want to install some that s just fine.
Hanging things on plaster walls is easy if you have a drill and screws.
How to hang curtains on plaster walls.
The other tip is to hang them wide.
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.
As long as they re at least a few inches below the ceiling you re good to go.
You want to hang them as high above your window frame as you can.
Towel racks on plaster heavy duty shelving on drywall and plaster curtain rod supports on drywall and plaster and wall mounted mirrors over 20 pounds on plaster.
If you think something is too heavy then it s best to mount it in a more secure way to the wall.
These easy to use fasteners are best for light loads less than 10 pounds.
How to hang curtains on plaster walls.
Adhesive picture hooks are the best way to prevent damage when hanging a picture but pre drilling the hole will usually prevent cracks and chips from forming as well.
The easy way to hang curtains on plaster walls note.
All you need to do is pre drill a hole slightly narrower than your screws then use the drill to drive a screw into the hole.
Decide on curtain placement.