Create a beautiful diy drapery rod using a 2 pvc pipe.
Curtain rods made from pvc pipe.
I let my pipe curtain rod pieces dry about an hour before moving on ahead to the actual installation.
Pvc pipe is durable will not rust is inexpensive and unless it is exposed to the elements it will not crack or break easily.
I knew i would need at least 5 panels to fully enclose the space.
2 i chose ivory sheer rod curtain panels they came in a 95 inch length and a 59 inch width.
You can save a bucketful of money by making your own curtain rods and hardware if you are willing to put in the time.
Cut the pipes using the pipe cutter.
Assemble all needed materials.
Pvc pipe is one of those ordinary construction materials that is very versatile.
You can cut it paint it drill it and glue it easily.
Although i bought a 60 in.
Pipe the overall width was about 65 in.
Consequently it can be used to create inexpensive curtain rods that will last.
With a few long pvc pips angled pvc couplers and spray paint shelley created these diy curtain rods that would look and work exactly the same as the ordinary ones.
Therefore it is the perfect material for many diy projects.
It is cheap to buy readily available and easy to work with.
With a few supplies you can complete this project in an afternoon.
Step 4 assemble the pipe curtain rod.
Steps of making the curtain rods figure out the size of the rod you want before cutting then remember the finials width which sticks on the window s.
This is a budget friendly way to achieve the look of expensive curtain rods.
The pvc sits down in the diy rod hardware then you can pinch the pipe strap tight to secure the new curtain rods in place.
Curtain rod supplies 2 10 long 3 4 diameter pvc pipe i also did the window in my son s bedroom so needed the second pipe 4 90 degree pvc elbows 3 4 diameter 5 conduit fittings 3 4 diameter 1 tee 3 4 diameter only needed one for the rod over 48 4 floor flanges 3 4 diameter.
We my darling and handy husband and i fully assembled the curtain rod and measured it.
Measure the pvc pipe then mark where you need to make the cuttings.
This project ended up.
Measure the width of the window you want to cover using a measuring tape.
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I determined that the height of the inner frieze beam would hide the pvc pipe curtain rod inside the porch and easily accommodate 95 inch length curtain panels.
Due to the elbows and flanges.
