How To Make Outdoor Curtain Rods From Pvc Pipe

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How to make outdoor curtain rods from pvc pipe.

I wasn t sure i wanted to learn how to make a curtain rod but when i realized that the one i wanted was over 200 i decided it was time to make my own. 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. It is cheap to buy readily available and easy to work with. We recently shared our covered porch makeover featuring our diy curtain rod.

See how i made some really inexpensive pvc pipe curtain rods to hold long sheer porch curtains for around 15. This post is about how to make a curtain rod with a galvanized pipe from home depot that will not rust outside. They are holding up perfectly even after storms and heavy gusts of wind. I added these 2 curtain rods to our outdoor wood gazebo.

You can add them to a porch deck or patio if you have a wood frame to attach them to. With a few supplies you can complete this project in an afternoon. Pvc pipe is durable will not rust is inexpensive and unless it is exposed to the elements it will not crack or break easily. Step by step tutorial to make an outdoor curtain rod that won t rust.

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. My diy bamboo curtain rods hang from a wooden brace at the top of our gazebo as you can see in the photos. 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.

I posted how i made these outdoor curtains for less than 10 and the response from all of you was overwhelming. Instead of spending extra money on the expensive metal curtain rods she used pvc pipes to hang curtains on her three angled windows. Instructions to make easy diy outdoor curtain rods. You can save a bucketful of money by making your own curtain rods and hardware if you are willing to put in the time.

I m so glad that you love them as much as i do and if you make them.