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DIY Curtain Rods for under $5

I am always surprised at how expensive curtain rods can be. Ikea tends to have the best prices for them, but their selection is very slim. So, we decided to try our hand at making our own.

We purchased electrical conduit at our local home improvement store for $1.67 for a 10 foot rod that was one-half inch in diameter...

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We did it ourselves for under $5 with semi-gloss black spray paint, electrical conduit, and second-hand knobs and brackets. This caliber of rod usua...
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Here is the finished product in our library. We love it.
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Found the knobs and brackets cheap at a second-hand store.
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Electrical conduit works great for the rods. It cuts easily with a hack saw.

To see more: http://redflycreations.blogspot.com/2012/09/diy-curtain-rods.html

17 Comments

Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Very clever. Would not have thought of that.

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

Those are awesome Melissa. I've made mine own before, but from unfinished wood finials and brackets and closet dowel rods. It's more expensive then your way, but way less expensive the finished wooden rods, finials and brackets are.

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 1
Redfly Creations Forney, TX

Thank you Steve! Becky, the wooden dowels sound like a great idea!

on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

They do make for very nice looking rods. Hubby and I are big wood lovers too. I'll have to share that sometime. I thought I had a picture on my computer, but I must have deleted it.

on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 0
Redfly Creations Forney, TX

Definitely do share it! We still have rooms left to hang curtains.

on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

I'll try and find time to take pictures tomorrow or soon. We've a busy weekend ahead of us with work around the house and trying to get a few more days boating before it gets too cold.

on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 0
Becky H Tampa, FL

Becky, that's the way I make my curtain rods too!!

on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 1
Cathy B Phoenix, AZ

Big Lots has amazing selection and prices, at least in Arizona.

on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 0
Redfly Creations Forney, TX

Cathy, I assume that you are referring to a great selection or curtain rods at Big Lots? I will have to check it out.

on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 0
Cathy B Phoenix, AZ

Yes, Redfly I s lucked out on my dining room over sized rods that I got on sale for $12 and they are sturdy!

on Sep 23, 2012 · Like 0
A Lapin Life Morris Plains, NJ

Great idea!!! I also used electrical conduit for my sunroom drapes. They are strong and sturdy.

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 2
Debbie Maner Villa Rica, GA

How did you secure the finials into the rod? Love the idea.

on Sep 27, 2012 · Like 0
Redfly Creations Forney, TX

Hi Debbie, the finials were the screw-on type so we cut a tiny block of wood to fit into the rod. Once wedged in, we drilled a hole that the finials screwed right into. It worked great!

on Sep 27, 2012 · Like 1
Debbie Maner Villa Rica, GA

Thanks for the info. Redfly.

on Oct 28, 2012 · Like 0
Redfly Creations Forney, TX

Thank you Debbie!

on Oct 28, 2012 · Like 0
Bernice H Yakima, WA

Great idea! Am sharing! ha

on Dec 03, 2012 · Like 0
Redfly Creations Forney, TX

thank you Bernice!

on Dec 03, 2012 · Like 0

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