I Stole This Idea

I Stole this Idea from:
www.shelterrific.com/2008/03/25/steal-this-idea-extra-long-conduit-curtain-rod/

I plan to go back and paint these black later on. For now, at least we have curtains! Not bad for being in our house for 2 weeks. When I saw this idea, I knew we would have to try it. I think it cost us about $6 for this extra long rod! No more buying curtain rods that don't fit or work from one house to the other. This works great for us since we move so much!

You will need:
conduit to combine for your curtain rod length
A hacksaw to cut excess length from metal conduit
Conduit connector(s) to join conduit into one rod
Drill to pre-drill holes for screws
Conduit clamps and screws to attach conduit to wall or ceiling (use a stud finder or use anchor screws)


1. Measure your window and decide how long you want your curtain rod to be

2. Visit the electrical section of your local hardware store and choose your conduit. We used 3/4″metal as it was substantial enough without being so thick the curtain wouldn’t fit on it. (If you’re using curtain loops or hangers, be sure to know their diameter so you don’t get conduit that’s too thick.) We chose two 10′ lengths of conduit to give us enough length to pull the curtains completely off the windows. We used a hacksaw to cut down each piece to identical lengths.


3. Use a conduit connector to join the two pieces. We chose a very simple version; you’ll find several varieties at the hardware store and you can get a more heavy-industrial look if you’re into that. This particular connector was attached with just a screwdriver.


4. Mark where you want your conduit to connect to your wall or ceiling — we opted to connect to the ceiling for maximum curtain height — and drill holes for your screws. We used anchor screws to add stability.


5. Screw conduit clamps into the pre-drilled holes.

6. Slide in conduit. Tighten clamp.