Porch curtains for privacy using pvc pipe as rods?

Yes you could use PVC pipe. Or any rod, actually.

Hello Pat,

Cut pipe as you would a curtain pole and proceed in same manor using pvc pipe clips or brackets. Fixing into walls or ceiling. Best wishes.

This contributor used them in a bedroom, but could easily be adapted to a porch:

https://downblisslane.com/diy-industrial-curtain-rods-using-pvc-pipe/

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Hi Pat

Here are some ideas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPU5yF5-vEM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8o8DKjTHfY

Pat: maybe this will give you some ideaas

https://www.blesserhouse.com/diy-outdoor-curtains-and-screened-porch-for-under-100/

Here's a site that shows how to use bed sheets with PVC pipe for your front porch

https://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/how-to-make-an-outdoor-privacy-screen-from-pvc-pipe

That would seem to be a great idea as it would not rust with the humidity and weather elements. I might suggest that spray painting to change the color might be a problem. they look good for a year or two but after a while the paint seems to chip off.

I did some Adirondack chairs with plastic friendly spray paint/ primer and they look great for a while but soon started shipping and flaking after 3-4 years. Something to consider.

Just make sure they are water resistant - maybe use shower curtains?

Bear in mind that the curtain will blow out in the wind and too thick of a material will continuously pull when the wind blows on the seams that anchor it at top and bottom. Get a light weight one with a darker pattern so it is less see thru, dries quickly and can with stand the wind. Use pvc at top and bottom like a curtain rod. Attach with large cup hooks at both sides and thread the curtain on it after you have stitched a top and bottom pocket or use shower curtain rings at the top and rings with clips or sew a seam at the bottom.

Hi! Here's a great PVC curtain rod project:

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/curtains/pvc-pipe-curtain-rods-44301734?expand_all_questions=1

Hi Pat, here are a few ideas for you to check, hope they helps you out,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPU5yF5-vEM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FjL0hCeEbs

Shower curtains will not be robust enough to withstand how wind will tug at them without soon ripping and being torn off the rods.

That sounds like a great idea. You can paint the pipe if you want to. Scuff with steel wool, clean with denatured alcohol, spray with a plastic formula paint.

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Yes, the PVC pipe will need to be cleaned with acetone before painting.

Drop clothes they look great you could stamp them or stencil them