I will be explaining the basic steps that will help you hang beaded curtains in this article because I have received several requests in my last article to show off the steps involved in hanging bead curtains. If you have been looking for an idea on how to hang beaded curtains, and you do not know where to start, this article will be a great guide for you.
Bead curtains have a way of adding beauty to your apartment due to the cultural/traditional artistry work they showcase. Follow the listed steps below, and you will find the easy ways of hanging bead curtains, but before then, here is the outline you will get in this article.
Materials Needed to Hang Bead Curtains.
- Curtain rod
- Measuring tape
- Driller or hammer –to drill screws or hammer nails to the wall
- Vacuum cleaner or wash towel – to clean the bead curtain after hanging
- Goggle – to be used when drilling holes in the wall
- Easy steps to guide you in hanging beaded curtains
Steps on how to hang beaded curtains
Step #1: Take the measurement of the window/door frame
Use the measuring tape and measure the length (width) of the window/door frame horizontally, where you want the bead curtain to cover.
Draw out the starting point of the tape you fixed with metal, stretching your hand to cover the openings for an even display of the beaded curtain after.
You might have hanged it. This process is one of the first steps to consider when learning “how to hang beaded curtains.”
Step #2: Mark the point where you will hang the curtain rod
To do this, hold your curtain rod and place it a few inches above the window/door frame, where the beaded curtains will start flowing towards the ground.
You can invite a friend to hold one end of the rod while you hold another end so that it can give a straight and accurate lining, then mark the two points with a curtain on the wall.
Step #3: Drill and attach the curtain rod to the wall
Use the driller to drill a hole on the wall where you’d mark with a pencil in step 2. Place the curtain hanger (hook) where you have drilled the hole and use the drilling machine to drill screws into the hook to fasten the hook to the wall.
If the drilling machine is not easily accessible, use a nail and hammer to fix the hook into the wall by hitting the hammer against the nail.
Note: Use goggles when taking on this step to avoid sand particles entering your eyes.
Step #4: Hang the curtain on the curtain hangers
This step is almost the final step when considering how to hang beaded curtains. Attach the beaded curtains to the curtain rod and raise the curtain rod where you fixed the beads, then hang the rod to the curtain hanger you drilled earlier.
Note, before hanging your beaded curtains, always check the drilled hangers’ strength by placing a single curtain rod on it and drag a little – you do this to make sure that you drilled the curtain hanger strongly to avoid the beaded curtain falling off.
Step #5: Clean the beaded curtain
Use a vacuum tube to clean dirt/dust on the beads, or use a wash towel (washcloth) to clean the bead curtain. Soak the washcloth and then use it to clean up the beads so that you can retain their luster/shining properties.
What is the number of beads required to make bead curtains?
Consider the length of your door/window space where the bead curtains will cover. Generally, the least that you can use is 254. You can use beads less than that if your window/door is small. For this article, “how to hang beaded curtains,” purchase more than 254 beads.
What is the importance of bead curtains?
Bead curtains are important as they add more fancy and beauty to your apartment/room. Amazingly, they are expensive to buy but easy to make if you understand the steps involved in making bead curtains.
How can you clean bead curtains?
You can clean beaded curtains by using a vacuum – to set the beads free from dust or using a wash towel to clean the beads with light soap that can not cause damage to the beads.
Are bead curtains hard to make?
Bead curtains are simple to make by yourself if you understand the steps involved in making bead curtains. You can make bead curtains in less than 2hrs, and you will cut costs.
Are beaded curtains expensive?
Bead curtains are expensive to purchase in an interior décor shop. It ranges from $64 upward, depending on the type you’d like to purchase.
Conclusion
In this article, “how to hang beaded curtains,” simple steps have been highlighted to guide you in hanging your bead curtains. You require a good understanding of the steps listed above on how to hang beaded curtains before practicing.