Dear AT,
I rent, and my track record with drywall anchors and the like is not so good. And yet, I need to hang some manner of curtains in my new apartment to (1) block the sun and keep the place from baking and (2) make it look nice.
Are there any options for hanging curtains without putting holes in my walls? I've found exactly one "floor to ceiling curtain rod" online, and I figure there has to be more where that came from. Help?
Thanks,
coz
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There was a store on 7th Ave. in Park Slope that sold these - it's a home store somewhere around 15th street - the name of the store escapes me. If they don't still have them they probably remember where they got them from.
I have never heard of a floor to ceiling curtain rod. Learn something new everyday.
I'm not sure if this would work, but what about trying a curtain wire? Ikea has one.
http://tinyurl.com/hh9wz
As does West Elm.
http://tinyurl.com/fex4s
Ikea's dignitet is an option too...
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/materials-misc/dignitet-hardware-from-ikea-000985
-Kellen-
If your windows have a recess to them (i.e., are like most windows and not like wall length plate glass), you can use a spring tension rod. It isn't floor to ceiling - but horizontal within the house's or apartment's window frame. No holes or hardware needed - the spring tension keeps the rod and the curtain you hang from it up.
Spring tension rods can be found in hardware stores and even general houseware stores like Target. It is a little bit hard to describe, so here's a link with pics:
http://www.swblind.com/catalog/spring_tension_cafe_rods_204119_products.htm
I used screw-eyes and cup hooks to hang a curtain from the ceiling in an old apartment as a room divider. Super cheap and easy. The only drawback is that you can't open the curtains, as you could if they were on a rod--you'd need some kind of tie back...
Has the landlord specifically forbidden you from hanging up curtains? When I moved in to my current rental, there were (inexplicably) no curtains over the sliding door. My landlords were perfectly happy for me to pay for and install a nice curtain rod, as I will most likely leave it behind when I eventually move... unless that place is also inexplicably curtain rod-less.
I can't think of any other options that would help you but thanks so much for find these curtain rods. I've been wanting to create a floor to ceiling shelving unit that wouldn't require me drilling into my ceilings or floor and these woudl work great. They would also be nice for a coat rack that sits above a small desk in an entrance way (assuming you like to hang your coats high that is)
That floor-to-ceiling curtain rod is one of the coolest things I have seen! This site is so educational. :-)
I am always looking for way to not have to drill - hate those plaster walls!
I actually have three of those curtain rod, they are manufactured by Unica Home, they make a lot of neat things like this. I must caution, I used these to create a storage area in my bedroom (i am not using htem currently) and they could not handle a lot of weight. One could only use a sheer with them, and I had an issue with the swing arm not staying in place. They are a neat idea, but they are not quite as perfect as they seem.
please Please tell me who makes these table and chairs! Love them. I've been searching for a set similar to this for months now.
Do an online search for 'autopole' on eBay. I'm considering getting a bunch of these.
These are vertical poles made in Italy by Bogen/Manfrotto, used in photo studios for mounting reflectors, diffusers, etc.
There's an auction on there right now for a kit, going for about $50 which gets you a 'kit' that is used for hanging backgrounds.
They're a little bit industrial, if you're going for the slender, inobtrusive look. Though, I suspect you'll need something sturdy if you don't plan to secure using screws.
When i was considering moving into a studio i looked into these as a room divider. I decided against the studio but I think I found a more affordable solution - shower caddy tension rods. They go up to 9 feet and with some help at the hardware store you could find some fitting to hold horizontal rods or wires and probably extend the length if needed. $15 at bedbathandbeyond.com
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=13383006
Has anyone used the Dignitet (or any of the curtain wire systems) with brick walls? Any tips on how to do this?
JcPenney-3 different size ranges; not more than 24.99 each. LOVE THEM!
I ordered mine online...easy to install, and work perfectly.
http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?DeptID=0&CatID=030255&Grptyp=SIZ&ItemId=0fa5553&siteID=210054841
I'm from Texas and have used BlindSaver a couple times for hard-to-find parts. They also carry drapery/curtain rods.
http://www.blindsaveratx.com/blind-shade-parts-catalog/drapery-hardware/
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