How to Hang Blackout Curtains
Measure the length of your window frame.. Add 4 in (10 cm) if you are installing a curtain rod.. Measure the width of your window frame.
Steps
Measure the length of your window frame.
Measure the length of your window frame.
Add 4 in (10 cm) if you are installing a curtain rod.
Add 4 in (10 cm) if you are installing a curtain rod.
Measure the width of your window frame.
Measure the width of your window frame.
Multiply your frame's width by 2.5.
Multiply your frame's width by 2.5.
Measure the depth of the frame if you are installing a new rod.
Measure the depth of the frame if you are installing a new rod.
Buy blackout liners if you like the way your existing curtains look.
Buy blackout liners if you like the way your existing curtains look.
Get roller shades if you want to let light in during the day.
Get roller shades if you want to let light in during the day.
Look for products that are labeled 100% blackout.
Look for products that are labeled 100% blackout.
Choose blackout curtains in a dark color.
Choose blackout curtains in a dark color.
Buy a new curtain rod if yours is very thin.
Buy a new curtain rod if yours is very thin.
Get a return rod if you want to keep light from entering on the sides.
Get a return rod if you want to keep light from entering on the sides.
Make your own blackout curtains if you want to save money.
Make your own blackout curtains if you want to save money.
Mark a location for your curtain rod 4 in (10 cm) above the window frame.
Mark a location for your curtain rod 4 in (10 cm) above the window frame.
Use a level to make sure your marks are even.
Use a level to make sure your marks are even.
Insert plastic wall anchors if your curtain rod came with them.
Insert plastic wall anchors if your curtain rod came with them.
Screw the curtain rod brackets into place.
Screw the curtain rod brackets into place.
Insert the curtain rod in the holes or rings of your new curtains.
Insert the curtain rod in the holes or rings of your new curtains.
Hang the rod on the brackets.
Hang the rod on the brackets.
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