Can a dowel rod be used as a curtain rod?

By styling wooden dowels to look like copper rods, the DIY curtain rods were so inexpensive (just $12 apiece!) that we had money left over to craft statement-making tiebacks to match. Measure your window, then cut the 1-inch wooden dowel to a length at least 5 inches longer than your window is wide.

What size curtains dowel?

Procure a 1 1/2-inch thick dowel rod that conforms to the length of your measurement. If you are using a heavy-weight curtain material, get a 2-inch thick dowel rod. These are available at hardware stores and they will be cut to length at no charge. Pick up two screw-on bare wooden finials.

How do you use dowels as curtain rods?

Find and mark the center of one end of the dowel. Drill a 3/16 inch hole one inch deep at the center mark. Use pliers to screw one end of the dowel screw into the dowel, then screw the other dowel onto that. Sand and apply clear finish* to dowel rods.

How to make curtain rods from wooden dowels?

Pick up two screw-on bare wooden finials. There are many sizes and styles to choose from, and you will find one that suits your needs. Sand the dowel rod and the finials with 200-grit sandpaper to start, finishing with 400-grit sandpaper. You want to make a smooth surface so that when pulled back, the curtain hooks glide over it.

How big are the dowel rods at Lowes?

Many people prefer to measure and cut their own pins or need rods in non-standard diameters for custom projects. Lowe’s carries dowel rods in both round and square shapes in lengths from 12 inches up to 72 inches, as well as in a wide range of diameters, from 3/16 inches to 2 inches.

What should I use to sand dowel rods?

There are many sizes and styles to choose from, and you will find one that suits your needs. Sand the dowel rod and the finials with 200-grit sandpaper to start, finishing with 400-grit sandpaper. You want to make a smooth surface so that when pulled back, the curtain hooks glide over it.

Where can I buy a curtain rod set?

Curtain rod sets are a great way to get all the pieces you need to successfully hang your curtains or drapes. But you can also create a customized look that’s all your own by buying finials and brackets separately.