Height To Install Curtain Rod

A standard shower curtain is typically 72 inches long so the curtain rod should be installed around 75 to 77 inches from the floor.

Height to install curtain rod.

Place curtains on the rod. Hanging curtain rods high above the window frame adds height to the wall and works best with long panels or drapes. A simple template ensures you hang the curtain rod at the same height for every window and that your rods won t be crooked. Insert the back curtain rod if you re using a double rod setup.

Attach curtain rings if they are part of your setup. For example on a 54 inch wide window you could extend your curtain rods up to 9 inches on each side 54 divided by three equals 18 so your rod can be up to 72 inches long. Put the main curtain rod in place. Use a level too especially if you live in an old house with less than perfect walls.

Then you can hang your sheer curtain or blackout curtain. While choosing is entertaining installation just looms as a chore. The one above was made using a couple pieces of cardboard and saved time otherwise spent measuring from the corner of the windows. A rule of thumb from architectural digest is that curtains should be hung between 4 to 6 inches above the window frame so install your curtain rod accordingly.

Installing curtain rods. Hang the curtains and double check to make sure your brackets are still secure. If your curtains have large eye holes thread the rod through the openings. Mark this spot on either side of your casing and use a laser level to make sure your marks are even.

Make sure the sides are even using a level. Next mark the locations where the bracket screws will go. This height will keep the shower curtain from touching the floor. It differs based on a few factors including the style of the window the type of window covering and the height of the ceiling.

Install curtain rods it s often much more fun to select a window treatment than it is to install the appropriate rod for it. The trickiest part of hanging drapes is knowing where to put the curtain rod. Use a screwdriver to install curtain brackets. For particularly heavy curtains or rods you might want to install wall anchors to mount the brackets securely to the wall.