You’ll need screws, a screwdriver, a level, a power drill, a stud finder, and your curtain rod which should come with corresponding... moreStep One: What You Need
You’ll need screws, a screwdriver, a level, a power drill, a stud finder, and your curtain rod which should come with corresponding brackets.
Also, if your curtains are very heavy, or the curtain rod is longer than 48 inches, you will need a center bracket for additional support.
You may need to also purchase some universal, self-drilling hollow wall fasteners which will help you if you can’t find the studs in your wall.
Step Two: Plan Your Enhancements
Decide where you want to hang your Curtain bracket by holding the rod up to the wall or window casing. Keep in mind that placing the rod close to the ceiling will make your ceiling appear higher. Then, take your level and place it flat against the wall to mark a straight line with your pencil. If you live in a new construction, the level should do the trick. If however your home is a bit older, you need to keep in mind that it may have settled and walls and ceilings might not be in perfect balance. In this case,... less