DIY Curtain Rod | Extra Large and Kid Proof

Before gathering your supplies, measure your windows to see how much pipe you will need. If you want to add angles, such as my 90 degree angle, add about 6-12 inches onto your total length.

I decided to use 1/2 inch electrical conduit for this project, because it is still pretty sturdy, and is crazy cheap. You can also use plumbing pipe if you like, but that will cost quite a bit more.

Cut your pipe to length using a saw or tube cutter. I ended up using a hack saw when my tube cutter proved to be too old and rusty. With a little muscle, a tube cutter is an inexpensive option for those without a huge stockpile of tools. It will just take a bit of muscle.

Also, I noticed that my hardware store offered pipe cutting, threading and bending. Definitely explore that option if you don't have the tools!

Spray paint your pipe unless you like the industrial chrome look. I used my hot glue gun to attach some wooden drawer knobs to cover the open pipe ends.

If you glue knobs to the ends of your pipe, be sure to add your curtain rings before gluing the knobs. However, if your curtain has a rod pocket, small knobs should fit through that.

If you are making a very long rod, you may need to connect pipe pieces with a coupling. I used a compression coupling to make my pipe longer.

If using couplings, position them strategically so that they don't interfere with the sliding of the curtains. If possible, try to use a solid piece of pipe for convenience sake.

Mount your curtain rod to the wall using screw in wall hooks. These are way more heavy duty that regular curtain hooks. I spray painted mine matte black to match the rod.

Once your rod is mounted, you can hang your curtains and enjoy!