Select the location for the curtain rod hardware.
How to hang curtain rods on cement walls.
The length should be 1 to 1 3 4 inches longer than the plate on the curtain rod s bracket.
How to hang a curtain rod on cement walls step 1.
Fortunately modern screws designed for masonry make it possible to hang curtain rods without having to hire a carpenter or mason.
Hold the curtain rod in the desired location.
The installation is essentially the same as a drywall application so should not trip up anyone who has installed curtain hardware before.
Draw the curtains and let them sit for 1 hour to make sure the adhesive hooks can hold the weight.
How to hang a curtain rod on cinder block walls.
Secure a carbide masonry bit in the drill.
Dec 15 2012 hanging curtain or drapery installation hardware on brick stucco or concrete block walls can be challenging if you are not equipped with proper tools and hardware.
Hold one side of the curtain rod hardware in position and use.
Position the curtain mounting hardware on the concrete wall where you want it installed.
Choose the appropriate sized masonry drill bit for the selected masonry screws.
If your curtain falls either the adhesive didn t fully stick to the wall or your curtain may be too heavy for the hooks.
String your curtain on the curtain rod and hang it up.
Step 1 replace the screws that came with the curtain rods with concrete screws of the same diameter.
Use a pencil or marker to mark the location for one screw hole on one side of the curtain rod.
Run the curtain rod through the hoops at the top of your curtains and then hang it up again.
Measure to make sure.
The bit should be just large enough to make a hole that will snugly.