How to Make Curtain Rod Holders Out of Plywood

Curtain rod holders come in almost every shape, size, and color. You can also find curtain rod holders made from a wide variety of materials. If you need simple curtain rod holders and a rustic look is desired, you could even make curtain rod holders out of cut pieces of plywood.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Plywood
• Small scraps of 2 x 4 wood
• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Circular saw
• Sawhorse
• Safety goggles
• Wood screws (1.5 inches long)
• Anchoring drywall screws
• Level
• Stepladder
• Drill/drill bits
• Screwdriver
• Sandpaper
• Paint or stain and paintbrush

1. Draw four 4-inch by 4-inch squares onto the scrap of plywood.

2. Cut the four squares out of the plywood with the circular saw.

3. Cut two four-inch long pieces from the 2 x 4 wood.

4. 

   Construct two curtain rod holders by sandwiching a 2 x 4 piece between two pieces of plywood as shown to make two holders.

5. 

   Screw the pieces together with wood screws. Drill pilot holes with the drill using a bit that is smaller than the wood screws, and then screw in the wood screws as shown.

6. Sand the plywood and paint or stain the wood if desired. Allow the paint or stain to dry completely before proceeding to the next step.

7. Determine the placement of the curtain rod holders on the wall. Use a level to make sure that they are even and make small lines on the wall with the pencil to mark the placement.

8. 

   Place the curtain rod holder onto the wall in the designated position and attach it to the wall using the drill and the wall anchoring drywall screws.

9. Place the curtain rod into the curtain rod holder. The curtain rod will lie along the 2 x 4 piece that is sandwiched between the two squares of plywood.

Tips & Warnings

• Always wear safety goggles while using a circular saw and operate this tool with extreme care.