Your pipe is what s being used as the curtain rod and it ll run from elbow to elbow.
Curtain rods made out of pipe.
So i told hubs the idea.
Step 3 paint the pipe.
Pvc pipe is one of those ordinary construction materials that is very versatile.
Use goo gone to remove any and all grease from the pipes and accessories.
Our kitchen has a 10 picture window love it but since it s a rental i didn t want to spend.
The flanges should be placed 10 to 12 inches from window frame.
3 weeks ago hubby i put up our new curtain rods galvanized pipe rods that we made.
You re not gonna believe this really.
1 2 copper bell hangers two per curtain rod unless your pipe is longer than 5 in which case you may want a third or.
Put the pipe into the fittings on the wall and tighten the set screws in the fittings.
Diy curtain rods tutorial step 1 remove grease from the pipe.
Use a spray primer to begin with as it ensures that the paint will adhere to the pipe.
Make sure you have.
Tips to put into consideration when making curtain rods using pvc pipe ensure that you spray all the hardware using the paint of your choice such that it gets the look which pleases you.
Spool the curtain onto the pipe.
This was my first time using the spray.
Step by step instructions measure the length of each cut you ll make from the 10 piece s of pipe and mark them with a black marker.
Measure in between those two spots and that s how long your rod should be.
He didn t quite get it but was a trooper helped me anyway.
You can cut it paint it drill it and glue it easily.
A rule of thumb.
After you have your curtain rod arms assembled spray paint.
I painted all the pieces before putting them together.
Materials and tools for diy copper pipe curtain rods 1 2 straight hard copper pipe about 4 or so longer than your window we used the highest quality type l from.
Lay out some plastic i did mine in my garage and place all the.
In the end you ll get an industrial looking curtain rod that can be easily detached when you need to clean your curtains.
Pound in the end caps to each end of the rod.
Using curtain hooks hang the pvc pipe made rods above the house windows.
For each rod earl cut a 54 inch length of copper pipe plus two shorter 3 inch pieces.
Instead of spending extra money on the expensive metal curtain rods she used pvc pipes to hang curtains on her three angled windows.
Step 2 prime the pipe for spray paint.