Curtain Rods Made With Pvc Pipe

We my darling and handy husband and i fully assembled the curtain rod and measured it.

Curtain rods made with pvc pipe.

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. Consequently it can be used to create inexpensive curtain rods that will last. See how i made some really inexpensive pvc pipe curtain rods to hold long sheer porch curtains for around 15. I let my pipe curtain rod pieces dry about an hour before moving on ahead to the actual installation.

Step 4 assemble the pipe curtain rod. Ensure that you spray all the hardware using the paint of your choice such that it gets the look which pleases you. Pipe the overall width was about 65 in. The pvc sits down in the diy rod hardware then you can pinch the pipe strap tight to secure the new curtain rods in place.

Pvc pipe is one of those ordinary construction materials that is very versatile. We needed a very long custom curtain rod 15 feet for our space. Due to the elbows and flanges. 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.

You can save a bucketful of money by making your own curtain rods and hardware if you are willing to put in the time. Use a spray primer to begin with as it ensures that the paint will adhere to the pipe. Pvc pipe is durable will not rust is inexpensive and unless it is exposed to the elements it will not crack or break easily. Although i bought a 60 in.

5 conduit fittings 3 4 diameter 1 tee 3 4 diameter only needed one for the rod over 48 4 floor flanges 3 4 diameter spray paint i used rust oleum universal all surface hammered. Using curtain hooks hang the pvc pipe made rods above the house windows. They are holding up perfectly even after storms and heavy gusts of wind. It is cheap to buy readily available and easy to work with.

With a few supplies you can complete this project in an afternoon.