Hanging Curtains On Basement Walls

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Hanging curtains on basement walls.

Curtain rod and hardware i like this set paint optional instructions. Both of these interior design approaches embrace minimal furniture and. With over five years of experience professionally mounting and installing objects through his company jason s handyman services jason s work includes working with mounting window ac units designing art gallery walls installing kitchen cabinets and replacing. The lath makes things so much easier.

10 shortcuts to a not so scary basement. Hang curtains at least 4 to 6 inches above the top of the windows. One of the most popular unfinished basement wall ideas is to hang curtains. When fabric and dampness get together mold is born and a moldy basement is not a healthy place to hang out.

If you hang curtains make sure the curtain rod is wide enough so that the curtains don t cover any part of the window when they are drawn open during the day. When hanging sheer lightweight curtains such as those shown in this sitting area designed by erica burns interiors pair them with a thin curtain rod no bigger than 7 16 inch for a delicate style. Measure the depth distance from your concrete wall to your wood wall. Design ideas for basement pole covers.

I d been dreading hanging up these curtain rods for weeks but it was done in less than two hours. This article was co authored by jason phillip jason phillip is a handyman specializing in mounting and hanging objects onto walls. Before hanging fabric on basement walls rectify any moisture issues if the space is too humid simply because of temperature changes or dankness a space heater or dehumidifier should help. For ideas on how to deal with basement poles have a look at my post here.

Dos and don ts of finishing basement walls. I m almost looking forward to hanging the curtains the curtains in the living room well not dreading at least. Find a wood block as thick as that distance or close to it and cut the wood to fit the space and hold your curtain rod bracket. For serious dampness or mustiness look at improving ventilation.

Assuming you re outfitting a living room or bedroom with average ceiling height 8 feet high an interior designer s rule of. They re more affordable than finishing the walls with drywall and you can create a custom look with the curtains. Hanging light things on plaster walls is not nearly as difficult as i was imagining. If you have traditional paned windows with frames tension rods that stretch from one side of the frame to the other are a subtle and sophisticated way to hang curtains.

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.