Curtain rod placement help! Does it matter if brackets are uneven?
So I'm a first time home owner and have been trying to put up curtain rods and the whole process has been overwhelming. I've been told that it's best practice to place the brackets on top of studs. I initially wanted to place the brackets 6 inches on either side of the window frames but problem is there are no studs there.
My options are riight up against the window frame, which would mean that when the curtains are open they will partially block the window and I don't want that.
The next option is that I found studs farther out but the thing is, the right side is 16 inches away from the frame and the left side is 12 inches away from the window frame. So the brackets would not be equal distance from the frame on either sides. Does that even matter? I couldn't find anything about this online, but a lot of people seem to suggest using drywall anchors which I don't really feel comfortable with. The ceiling is 10ft high in the living room and the curtain rods and curtains are quite heavy so I'd rather not use the anchors.
I've uploaded a picture of my living room window but haven't placed markings there yet. But I'm also adding pictures of my other rooms where you can see the same issue where the studs are uneven on either sides so the brackets would not be placed equal distance from either sides of the windows.
The other issue I'm having is deciding how high up to place the rods. Is 10 inches above the window frame (about 2 inches from the ceiling) too high up for a 10ft ceiling?
Also going back to how wide the rods should be, is 16 inches wider on each side too much?? Please help!!
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last monthGet anchors and place the rods where you want them. "Studs" are best practise but when it doesn't work out it doesn't work out.
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I will be drawing them at least twice a day. My curtains are quite heavy and I have young nieces and nephews who will visit often.
In your case, I would use Toggler Snap Toggles. Available at Lowe's, Amazon...
Note that you will have to use (supplied) bolts in the Toggler package to attach the brackets to the the anchor. The screws that usually come with the brackets won't work. Togglers come in 2 sizes--for 3/16 or 1/4" bolts. Get the 3/16" size ones.Given the combination of heavy drapes that will be open & closed a lot + kids, I wouldn't mess around with the usual cheap drywall anchors. Toggler Snap Toggles are rock solid & I use them when I need a heavy duty anchor & assurance that it won't fail.
last monthIve used these for years, and they hold very heavy drapes. I’ve never had them fail. And you just screw them into the wall, you dont have to predrill. I take a paint pen and color the screw heads to match.
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