How To Hang Curtains On 18 Foot Wall

A simple way to install curtains is to use brackets and a rod much like you would when you hang curtains on the wall.

How to hang curtains on 18 foot wall.

Add more length if. Measure from the spot you plan to hang the rod usually four to six inches above the window but a minimum of two inches to the floor to figure out the length of the curtains. Assuming you re outfitting a living room or bedroom with average ceiling height 8 feet high an interior designer s rule of. The general rule is t o mount the rod anywhere between halfway to two thirds between the top of the window frame and the ceiling or ceiling molding.

Do hang your curtains close to the ceiling. I m sure you ve heard it before but here s your official reminder to always hang your curtain rods high and wide. Make sure your measurements are level with each other then drill holes into the marked spots install the wall anchors and screw in the brackets. Hang curtains at least 4 to 6 inches above the top of the windows.

You can also use a track system with loops along with a curtain that has small hooks which works especially well for a wide curtain. To hang curtains start by determining your window s height and marking the wall where you d like the curtain rod brackets to be installed with a pencil. Decide how high you want to hang your rod.