How To Hang A Curtain Rod On Cinder Block Walls

Hold for 30 seconds and release.

How to hang a curtain rod on cinder block walls.

The rest is pretty straightforward hammer in your anchors and secure your curtain rod hooks to the wall using the provided screws. Step 1 select the location for the curtain rod hardware. They may have a pocket along the top to push the rod through or the rod may be threaded through eyelets or tabs. Pick up some command hooks.

If you love the look of a real curtain rod or have a penchant for decorative finials then a simple tension rod probably won t work for you. To hang you must place drapery pins in the pleat and then hang them on the rod. Remove the paper lining on the back of the hook line it up straight and press the hook firmly onto the wall. I insisted on filming john as he demonstrated this part too so if you want to see it in action you can catch it in the video above.

Attach the curtain rod hardware to the wall by placing a concrete screw through the hardware and into the hole and use the drill to secure the screw. Position the curtain mounting hardware on the concrete wall where you want it installed. The installation is essentially the same as a drywall application so should not trip up anyone who has installed curtain hardware before. Press the adhesive side of the hook to the wall for 30 seconds.

Step 9 hold the curtain rod hardware that is hanging loosely on the nail firmly against the cinder block wall. If you are hanging the curtain higher than shoulder level use a step stool or ladder. Instead use a trick we often employ on photo shoots when we don t want to drill holes in our studio walls. A cord allows you to pull the drapes open and closed.

Dec 15 2012 hanging curtain or drapery installation hardware on brick stucco or concrete block walls can be challenging if you are not equipped with proper tools and hardware. Hold one side of the curtain rod hardware in position and use a pencil to mark the location for the holes for the screws by placing the pencil or marker into the hole and drawing a mark on the cement. Measure to make sure each bracket is at the same height so your rod will be level.