Making Curtain Rods From Pvc Pipe
They are holding up perfectly even after storms and heavy gusts of wind.
Making curtain rods from pvc pipe. You can cut it paint it drill it and glue it easily. With a few long pvc pips angled pvc couplers and spray paint shelley created these diy curtain rods that would look and work exactly the same as the ordinary ones. After getting all the supplies at lowe s i was able to measure cut and install the outdoor curtain rods and hang the curtain panels on my front porch in about 1 hour myself. Steps of making the curtain rods.
It is cheap to buy readily available and easy to work with. Figure out the size of the rod you want before cutting then remember the finials width which sticks on the window s other side. Step 2 prime the pipe for spray paint. I only had to do this to the 60.
Pvc pipe is one of those ordinary construction materials that is very versatile. Step 1 remove grease from the pipe. If desired glue the pvc pipe caps to each end of the pipe using pvc glue. Measure the pvc pipe then mark where you need to make the cuttings.
Cap each end of the pvc pipe with 1 4 inch pvc pipe caps. Diy curtain rods tutorial. Screw large hooks into the window frame for your rod one screw on each side of the window. 2 10 long 3 4 diameter pvc pipe i also did the window in my son s bedroom so needed the second pipe 4 90 degree pvc elbows 3 4 diameter.
Use goo gone to remove any and all grease from the pipes and accessories. See how i made some really inexpensive pvc pipe curtain rods to hold long sheer porch curtains for around 15. Therefore it is the perfect material for many diy projects. Assemble all needed materials.
You can save a bucketful of money by making your own curtain rods and hardware if you are willing to put in the time. Cut the pipes using the pipe cutter.