3 weeks ago hubby i put up our new curtain rods galvanized pipe rods that we made.
Curtain rods made out of pipe.
For each rod earl cut a 54 inch length of copper pipe plus two shorter 3 inch pieces.
Make sure you have.
Step 3 paint the pipe.
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.
Materials and tools for diy copper pipe curtain rods 1 2 straight hard copper pipe about 4 or so longer than your window we used the highest quality type l from.
After you have your curtain rod arms assembled spray paint.
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.
The flanges should be placed 10 to 12 inches from window frame.
Your pipe is what s being used as the curtain rod and it ll run from elbow to elbow.
I painted all the pieces before putting them together.
Don t screw it into the 90 degree elbows just yet.
1 2 copper bell hangers two per curtain rod unless your pipe is longer than 5 in which case you may want a third or.
So i told hubs the idea.
It is cheap to buy readily available and easy to work with.
This was my first time using the spray.
Apply a coat of zinsser spray primer.
Step 2 prime the pipe for spray paint.
Instead of spending extra money on the expensive metal curtain rods she used pvc pipes to hang curtains on her three angled windows.
Using curtain hooks hang the pvc pipe made rods above the house windows.
He didn t quite get it but was a trooper helped me anyway.
A rule of thumb.
Put the pipe into the fittings on the wall and tighten the set screws in the fittings.
Pvc pipe is one of those ordinary construction materials that is very versatile.
Our kitchen has a 10 picture window love it but since it s a rental i didn t want to spend.
You re not gonna believe this really.
You can cut it paint it drill it and glue it easily.
Measure in between those two spots and that s how long your rod should be.
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.
Use goo gone to remove any and all grease from the pipes and accessories.
Pound in the end caps to each end of the rod.