How To Mount Rod On The Wall

We ll show how to mount them both ways.

How to mount rod on the wall.

Hold the flat screen wall mount or tv mount brackets up against the wall and use a level to make sure it s even. Check that the mounting holes are level twice before drilling. If you need a custom size towel bar or towel rack to fit a specific space buy the next largest size and cut the bar to fit using a hack saw. To find your ideal placement measure down from the ceiling to the top of the trim at the left corner of your window.

Screw the brackets to the casing or wall. Cut once that same rule applies to drilling in walls. In most spaces a rod with decorative finials hung on the wall outside of the window frame will look best and provide the most coverage. Allow about 3 inches on each side of the window.

When using wall mounted rods to cover the standard window you have much flexibility in how high to hang your curtains. Wall mounted rods are usually installed four inches above the window. Otherwise the rod may twist and bend ruining the effect of your curtain wall. Get interior design guidelines here.

These will expand inside the dry wall panel to the weight of the rod and curtains and will prevent the screws from pulling out of the wall. Decide whether you want your curtain rod to hang on the window frame or extend past it. You ll likely need at least one pair of wall anchors even if you manage to screw one of the brackets into a wall stud. Use a friend to help you hold the wall mount.

4 install the curtain rod brackets as close to the corners of the room as possible according to the manufacturer s. Otherwise you can simply use the manufacturer included or suggested mounting screws.