#CURTAINS MADE FROM PAINTERS DROP CLOTHS INSTALL#
To install the knobs we were able to just …well, screw them right in!! (by hand – with a little elbow grease 😉 ) I recommend screwing the knobs on the screw first and then holding the knob to push while twisting the other end into the wall. In total 20 pulls for 2 windows (4 panels). I took my measuring tape and measured 4″ between each pull and placed a pencil mark where the pulls would go. I also placed the pull that is closest to the window right over the window casing (woodwork) so the panel covers the casing and not the actual window, this allows for a lot of light flowing into the living room- which just makes me happy! For height, I placed the pulls about 6″ above the window casing to give the illusion of grander windows and higher ceilings. Next I put 5 evenly spaced pulls (making sure they are on a straight line) on each side of my window to give the illusion of larger windows.
I took one end of the 2 sided screw and screwed it into the drawer pull, the other side goes into the wall. I discarded the loose screws that came with the pulls and used the 2 sided screws instead. To hang – instead of rods, I decided to use drawer pulls (or knobs if you will) with 2 sided screws called hanger bolts – be sure to get drawer pulls that come without the screws already (permanently) attached. You can either hem the cut edge to make side seams or leave it (shhhh! no one needs to know) For a lighter effect on for your windows, you can also cut them length-wise to get 2 panels out of one drop cloth. You can purchase them at Lowes or Home Depot, I ordered mine from Amazon – because – ya know- Amazon Prime) Drop cloths come in different lengths so be sure to measure for the length that fits your windows – my personal preference is to have them “puddle” a bit on the floor – with this in mind, I figured in an extra 3″ when measuring for mine. I left them as is but you can also bleach them for a lighter color. Love that! Drop cloths are also neutral and these canvas/cotton ones offer some nice texture to the room. Drop cloths come with perfectly finished hems, so no sewing is needed making this a very simple project. First, the “panels” are drop cloths, that’s right, good ‘ole painters drop cloths.
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