As long as they re at least a few inches below the ceiling you re good to go.
Best way to hang curtain rods in plaster walls.
It went super smoothly and mid way through i realized it s actually easier to hang curtain rods on plaster walls than drywall.
For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.
So i decided to write this nice post about my super successful curtain rod hanging method and why hanging curtain rods on plaster walls is actually awesome.
How to hang curtains on plaster walls.
Hold up your curtain rod where you want to install it and use the level to make sure it is even.
It may be easier to.
The higher you hang them the more visual space you create.
You ll need to get the curtain on the rod before you hang it unless you re using rings.
Step 1 mark rod placement.
Select the smallest size of anchor that will work with the screws that you need to use to hang the curtain rod.
Unlock the curtain rod ends and get a friend to help you extend both sides of the rod against the walls.
Decide on curtain placement.
The other tip is to hang them wide.
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Measure the distance between the mounting brackets on the curtain rod you re installing and make another mark on the wall that.
Step 3 install lag bolt.
Screws going through plaster walls will need to go into studs or the wood frame surrounding the window.
How to install curtain hardware on plaster walls.
Mark both sides of each stud with a light pencil mark.
Scan the wall with a studfinder to locate the studs in the installation area.
If the window does not have a stud on each side you may need to use a plastic wall anchor.
Step 2 nail and drill through cross cuts.
Drill holes through the plaster for toggle bolts or molly bolts where no studs or header framing is.
You want to hang them as high above your window frame as you can.
Push the rod through your curtain if the curtain has eye holes.
Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.