Height To Install Curtain Rod

Hanging curtain rods high above the window frame adds height to the wall and works best with long panels or drapes.

Height to install curtain rod.

Next mark the locations where the bracket screws will go. The one above was made using a couple pieces of cardboard and saved time otherwise spent measuring from the corner of the windows. Mark this spot on either side of your casing and use a laser level to make sure your marks are even. Insert the back curtain rod if you re using a double rod setup.

If you re not using a double rod you can skip this step. A standard shower curtain is typically 72 inches long so the curtain rod should be installed around 75 to 77 inches from the floor. Use a level too especially if you live in an old house with less than perfect walls. For particularly heavy curtains or rods you might want to install wall anchors to mount the brackets securely to the wall.

The trickiest part of hanging drapes is knowing where to put the curtain rod. If your curtains have large eye holes thread the rod through the openings. A simple template ensures you hang the curtain rod at the same height for every window and that your rods won t be crooked. Then you can hang your sheer curtain or blackout curtain.

Installing curtain rods. When you hang the curtain rod high it will make the window appear taller. It differs based on a few factors including the style of the window the type of window covering and the height of the ceiling. Make sure the sides are even using a level.

This height will keep the shower curtain from touching the floor. Attach curtain rings if they are part of your setup. Put the main curtain rod in place. Place curtains on the rod.

Use a screwdriver to install curtain brackets. While choosing is entertaining installation just looms as a chore. Hang the curtains and double check to make sure your brackets are still secure. 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.