For each rod earl cut a 54 inch length of copper pipe plus two shorter 3 inch pieces.
Curtain rods made out of pipe.
So i told hubs the idea.
You re not gonna believe this really.
3 weeks ago hubby i put up our new curtain rods galvanized pipe rods that we made.
After you have your curtain rod arms assembled spray paint.
Make sure you have.
Put the pipe into the fittings on the wall and tighten the set screws in the fittings.
Instead of spending extra money on the expensive metal curtain rods she used pvc pipes to hang curtains on her three angled windows.
You can cut it paint it drill it and glue it easily.
Diy curtain rods tutorial step 1 remove grease from the pipe.
In the end you ll get an industrial looking curtain rod that can be easily detached when you need to clean your curtains.
Measure in between those two spots and that s how long your rod should be.
Step 2 prime the pipe for spray paint.
I painted all the pieces before putting them together.
He didn t quite get it but was a trooper helped me anyway.
It is cheap to buy readily available and easy to work with.
Tips to put into consideration when making curtain rods using pvc pipe ensure that you spray all the hardware using the paint of your choice such that it gets the look which pleases you.
Step 3 paint the pipe.
The flanges should be placed 10 to 12 inches from window frame.
Don t screw it into the 90 degree elbows just yet.
Spool the curtain onto the pipe.
Lay out some plastic i did mine in my garage and place all the.
Pvc pipe is one of those ordinary construction materials that is very versatile.
Step by step instructions measure the length of each cut you ll make from the 10 piece s of pipe and mark them with a black marker.
Pound in the end caps to each end of the rod.
A rule of thumb.
Our kitchen has a 10 picture window love it but since it s a rental i didn t want to spend.
Your pipe is what s being used as the curtain rod and it ll run from elbow to elbow.
Use a spray primer to begin with as it ensures that the paint will adhere to the pipe.
Use goo gone to remove any and all grease from the pipes and accessories.
This was my first time using the spray.
Apply a coat of zinsser spray primer.