As promised i m back today to show you how we hung our outdoor curtains with a really inexpensive solution for a diy outdoor curtain rod.
How to make outdoor curtain rods from pvc pipe.
Pvc pipe is durable will not rust is inexpensive and unless it is exposed to the elements it will not crack or break easily.
They are holding up perfectly even after storms and heavy gusts of wind.
You can save a bucketful of money by making your own curtain rods and hardware if you are willing to put in the time.
We recently shared our covered porch makeover featuring our diy curtain rod.
With a few supplies you can complete this project in an afternoon.
Consequently it can be used to create inexpensive curtain rods that will last.
It is cheap to buy readily available and easy to work with.
Pvc pipe is one of those ordinary construction materials that is very versatile.
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.
I m so glad that you love them as much as i do and if you make them.
This post is about how to make a curtain rod with a galvanized pipe from home depot that will not rust outside.
Step by step tutorial to make an outdoor curtain rod that won t rust.
Instructions to make easy diy outdoor curtain rods.
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.
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.
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 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.
You can add them to a porch deck or patio if you have a wood frame to attach them to.
I added these 2 curtain rods to our outdoor wood gazebo.
Instead of spending extra money on the expensive metal curtain rods she used pvc pipes to hang curtains on her three angled windows.
I posted how i made these outdoor curtains for less than 10 and the response from all of you was overwhelming.
