You may be wondering if you can hang your outdoor curtains without the need to drill holes on the walls or using nails. Be informed there are several ways to do this. These tips for hanging outdoor curtains without drilling are effective and, at the same time, will enhance the beauty of your space.
1. Using Tension Rods
Out of the different ways for hanging your outdoor curtains without using screws or nails, one of the easiest ways probably is by using tension rods. All you have to do is:
- Buy the tension rods
- Hang your curtain onto it and
- Insert it between the window frames.
2. Using Magnetic Curtain Rods
Another alternative yet effective way to hang outdoor and even indoor curtains without using nails is by using magnetic curtain rods. Available in any home improvement store, these rods look just like hangers that you have to tap in behind the window frame.
You can also try out those command hooks as it will work perfectly as well. You have to find the right spot to place them and then stick them to the walls. This is a good choice, especially if you want the curtains outside the frame.
Other useful ways to hang your curtains include using:
- Velcro and
- No-drill curtain rod brackets.
You can try out all of these options, but make sure you know where to find these hanging materials and the steps to follow when fixing them.
If you do not want to use your drill and spackle at all, then these alternative and creative ways to hang your outdoor curtains will serve your purpose in a significant way without needing to make any holes in your walls.
3. Using Coat Hooks
These are an amazingly versatile tool. You can use these to hang raincoats, bags, and, yes, even curtains.
- To fix these coat hooks, you will need to intersperse them at an even distance all across the space you want your curtains to hang.
- You will need to also loop the holes through each of these hooks to hang the curtains.
The only downside of these hooks that are easier to use in comparison to any traditional curtain rod hardware without requiring drilling is you will need precise and exact measurements. Also, opening and closing these hooks can be a real pain. Therefore, you can use these hooks for decorative purpose only if you do not need to open it or adjust often.
Another quick and effective solution is using the curtain rod brackets that will eliminate the need and pain of measuring your walls accurately and damaging them. It is quick to install due to the innovative design. All you have to do is position them on the corners of the window frame, tap them in using a hammer or rubber, and you are ready to have perfectly aligned curtains.
A Word of Caution
No matter what you use to hang your curtains, make sure it sits level on the frame or the supports. Always use a cardboard piece and pencil to mark the points on the wall or the corner of the window frame.
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