This post is about how to make a curtain rod with a galvanized pipe from home depot that will not rust outside.
How to make outdoor curtain rods from pvc pipe.
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.
I posted how i made these outdoor curtains for less than 10 and the response from all of you was overwhelming.
You can add them to a porch deck or patio if you have a wood frame to attach them to.
See how i made some really inexpensive pvc pipe curtain rods to hold long sheer porch curtains for around 15.
With a few supplies you can complete this project in an afternoon.
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.
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 cut it paint it drill it and glue it easily.
It is cheap to buy readily available and easy to work with.
We recently shared our covered porch makeover featuring our diy curtain rod.
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 added these 2 curtain rods to our outdoor wood gazebo.
My diy bamboo curtain rods hang from a wooden brace at the top of our gazebo as you can see in the photos.
Instead of spending extra money on the expensive metal curtain rods she used pvc pipes to hang curtains on her three angled windows.
Consequently it can be used to create inexpensive curtain rods that will last.
I m so glad that you love them as much as i do and if you make them.
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.
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.
Pvc pipe is one of those ordinary construction materials that is very versatile.
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.
