How to Hang a Curtain of Beads or Metal

Curtains need not be made from fabric panels. Bead and sheet metal curtains are trendy and decorative, adding a dimension of style to a home's interior. Whether you'd like to hang a curtain of beads or metal in a window or a doorway, a strong, secure curtain rod is a key element. Look for decorative metal rods to complement any type of curtain.

Things You'll Need

• Curtain rod brackets
• Ruler
• Screws
• Screwdriver
• Curtain rod
• Monofilament line
• Scissors
• Jeweler's glue
• Straight edge
• Drill
• Small drill bit
• 22-gauge wire
• Wire cutters

Instructions

Hanging a Bead Curtain

1. Place one of the curtain rod brackets flush against the window casing at the inside top corner of the window. Mark the spots for the screws onto the casing with a pencil.

2. Drill pilot holes over each mark. Attach the bracket to the window casing.

3. Measure the exact placement of the bracket and then attach the second bracket on the opposite window casing. Follow these same steps if you'd like to hang a curtain of beads in a doorway.

4. Add a monofilament line loop to each beaded strand, if necessary. The curtain of beads may already have a loop for hanging. To add a loop, cut a 10-inch length of monofilament line. Thread it halfway through the last few beads on the strand. Knot the ends of the line together with a triple overhand knot. Cover the knot with jeweler's glue and let it dry.

5. Thread the curtain rod through the loops in each bead strand. Place the curtain rod onto the brackets.

Hanging a Metal Curtain

1. Place one of the curtain rod brackets flush against the window casing at the inside top corner of the window. Mark the spots for the screws onto the casing with a pencil. Drill pilot holes over each mark and attach the bracket to the window casing.

2. Measure the exact placement of the bracket and then attach the second bracket on the opposite window casing. Follow these same steps if you'd like to hang a curtain of beads in a doorway.

3. Draw a straight pencil line 1 inch from the top edge of the metal curtain panel. The line should extend from end to end along the width of the metal panel.

4. Drill small holes in the line every 5 inches. Cut a 6-inch strip of wire for every drilled hole.

5. Insert the wire halfway through the hole. Twist the ends together to make a loop at the top of the metal curtain panel. Repeat this step to add a wire loop to each drilled hole.

6. Thread the wire loops over the curtain rod. Hang the curtain rod onto the brackets.

References

• Virginiawind.com: How to Drill a Hole

Resources

• Wigjig: How to Tie a Double Overhand Knot