After getting all the supplies at lowe s i was able to measure cut and install the outdoor curtain rods and hang the curtain panels on my front porch in about 1 hour myself.
Curtain rods made with pvc pipe.
Using curtain hooks hang the pvc pipe made rods above the house windows.
Pvc pipe is durable will not rust is inexpensive and unless it is exposed to the elements it will not crack or break easily.
We needed a very long custom curtain rod 15 feet for our space.
I let my pipe curtain rod pieces dry about an hour before moving on ahead to the actual installation.
You can save a bucketful of money by making your own curtain rods and hardware if you are willing to put in the time.
Pipe the overall width was about 65 in.
It is cheap to buy readily available and easy to work with.
Consequently it can be used to create inexpensive curtain rods that will last.
Pvc pipe is one of those ordinary construction materials that is very versatile.
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.
Ensure that you spray all the hardware using the paint of your choice such that it gets the look which pleases you.
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 spray paint i used rust oleum universal all surface hammered.
We decided to make our own out of 3 4 black steel pipe which can be found at the hardware.
Due to the elbows and flanges.
See how i made some really inexpensive pvc pipe curtain rods to hold long sheer porch curtains for around 15.
Use a spray primer to begin with as it ensures that the paint will adhere to the pipe.
With a few supplies you can complete this project in an afternoon.
They are holding up perfectly even after storms and heavy gusts of wind.
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.
Step 4 assemble the pipe curtain rod.
Although i bought a 60 in.