How to Hang Bathroom Curtains
Curtains are a common element of home decor, serving many purposes. Not only do curtains make a room look more inviting and put together, they also provide privacy, light control and temperature regulation. Although curtains commonly decorate bedrooms and living rooms, they also act as a visually pleasing and practical addition to a bathroom. It's easy to add curtains to a bathroom to brighten up the space and ensure total privacy while there. Installing curtains in a bathroom involves the same process as putting up curtains in any other room. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measure the horizontal distance across the window in the bathroom and add two inches to this number. This measurement is how long the curtain rod must be to fully cover the window from side to side. The extra two inches allow clearance of an inch on each side of the window, as posts often exist inside the wall that might block screws.
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Search for studs in the wall surrounding the window by tapping on the wall and listening for a solid sound indicating wood behind the drywal or use an electronic stud finder. Avoid installing curtain rods in a stud if they are lightweight. Ensure you insltall rods directly into the studs to provide the most support if you are hanging heavy curtains.
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Mark the space on the wall where the screws will be installed to support the rod. Firmly press the screw into the wall to create a dent where the screw will be placed. Do this on both sides of the window and measure to make sure the marks are spaced the same distance from the window.
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Put the curtains onto the rod. Push the rod through the opening and slide the curtains on if they have a simple folded seam along the top. Thread the rod through each of the folded tabs if that's the style of curtain.
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Install the hardware for the curtain rod onto the wall.For a cafe rod, place the flat part of each end of the hardware flush against the wall, ensuring the holes are lined up with the marks. Screw the hardware into place by twisting the screwdriver clockwise to tighten the screws.
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Snap the rod into place by pushing the ends onto the hardware.
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Install a decorative rod with hooks by placing the flat top of the hook flush against the wall and lining the holes up with the marks. Screw the hooks into place and slide the rod into place.
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Adjust the curtains with your hands so they are bunched together in a way you find visually pleasing.
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Tips & Warnings
Choose thin fabrics for bathroom curtains so they will dry faster in the humid environment of the bathroom and be less likely to develop mold.
