If all else fails, we have you covered with 9 easy methods for hanging curtains without drilling.
Self-Adhesive Hooks
Self-adhesive hooks are one of the best temporary ways to hang curtains.
They even make hooks big enough to hold curtain rods.
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Hanging curtainsclose to the ceiling makes yourroom look taller, so this method is a win-win.
Just swap traditional curtain hardware for ceiling-mount curtain hardware.
An experienced contractor can mount curtains on nearly any surface.
In this case, tap-in curtain brackets are the way to go.
Peel-and-Stick Shades
Try peel-and-stick window shades for a quick privacy solution that requires absolutely no hardware.
These shades fit inside the window frame and stick to the top of the window.
Magnetic curtain rods are perfect for metal doors or windows with metal frames.
There are plenty of magnetic curtain-hanging options for both lightweight curtains and heavier curtains.
To ensure magnetic curtain rods stay put, pay a little more for premium magnets and use lightweight curtains.
However, this requires two parallel flat surfaces for the ends of the tension rod to rest against.
For windows with deep jambs, this shouldn’t be an issue.
Custom Compression Shades
Compression shades arerenter-friendlywindow treatments with a tension rod already built in.
Shades aren’t the same as curtains, but they may be the next best thing.
Plus, custom compressionshades lend a bespoke lookthat is a serious upgrade to most no-drill curtain hanging methods.
