Need Help Hanging a Drape?

At 3^rd Avenue Window Supply, we install new windows in the Bronx and other New York Burroughs. But are you stumped about hanging your own drapes on your bay windows? Read our easy steps!

You’ll need:

Tape measure

Draper rod and hardware

4-in-1 level

Stud finder

Power drill with screwdriver bits

Screws and anchors

Hammer

Pencil

Putty Knife

Joint compound

Drapery

Steps:

1.       Hold the rod up to the wall to the wall to decide where you want to hang your curtain rod. Hint: 2 inches below the ceiling is ideal. (If you have large end pieces on your rods, make sure there is enough room - ideally there should be at least 1 inch between the hardware and the ceiling.)

2.       Make sure the position is straight, using your level, and the rod will support the weight of the curtains. Use a center bracket for added support if the curtains are heavy or the rod is longer than 48 inches. (Long rods usually come with the additional center bracket.)

3.       After deciding on the bracket placement, lightly mark the top of the brackets and the nail holes using your pencil.

4.       Locate the wall studs using the stud finder. If they are where your brackets are to go, make shallow holes (no more than 1/8) using the power drill to help you start the screws. Then secure your hardware to the walls.

5.       If you’re going to attach the brackets directly to the walls, use hallow-wall anchors. Drill a hole that is slightly smaller than the diameter of the anchor you’re using. Tap the anchor into the wall with a hammer.

6.       Fill the holes left when you removed the drapes from their original, lower position with a putty knife. After the patches dry, re-paint them with your chosen wall color. If you’re changing your original drapes, sew a fabric panel to the bottom of the drape so it reaches the floor.