Hanging Curtain Rods From Concrete Ceiling

Mark the location of the curtain rod brackets onto the ceiling.

Hanging curtain rods from concrete ceiling.

Using the right fasteners you can install curtain rods in cement almost as easily as installing curtain rod hardware on any other type of wall. Hang the curtains and double check to make sure your brackets are still secure. Drill 1 16 inch pilot holes into the ceiling at the locations you marked. This method works well for hanging wall rods french window curtain rods and even arched window curtain rods though you may need to take the unique shape of those styles into account.

Draw the curtains and let them sit for 1 hour to make sure the adhesive hooks can hold the weight. If you are using drywall anchors push them into the. Though most curtain rods are adjustable you don t want the distance between the brackets to be so wide that the rod sags in the middle. A curtain hanging from the ceiling is also a lovely way to create a canopy bed treatment above a bed without a frame.

Run the curtain rod through the hoops at the top of your curtains and then hang it up again. In some instances curtains hanging from the ceiling can be an effective way to partition a room and add privacy. Anchors are important for heavier rods as they will be used to keep the brackets in place. If you are hanging the curtain higher than shoulder level use a step stool or ladder.

Consider the length of the rod when hanging the brackets. The precise placement of yours depends on a few factors ceiling height curtain length trim molding style etc so i can t give you a hard and fast measurement for where your rod should always go but generally we like to hang ours about 3 4 below the ceiling or if there s crown molding 3 4 below the bottom edge of the crown. Hanging a curtain rod from the ceiling doesn t have to be hard. Next attach the ceiling curtain rod brackets using screws and a power drill.

There are several uses for hanging curtain rods from the ceiling. Use the power drill to install anchors. Open and close to check that they re functioning properly before finishing. In general you shouldn t increase the length of the expanded rod by more than 50 percent.

Position the curtain mounting hardware on the concrete wall where you want it installed. Replace the fasteners included with the curtain rods such as nails or screws with concrete fasteners so you can install curtain rod hardware in cement. Measure to make sure each bracket is at the same height so your rod will be level.