What is the shortest curtain rod length?

28-48″ Curtain Rods These small-sized curtain rods are for your smallest windows. Think of the small windows in bathrooms. Or maybe you have a door that is partially glass that you want to hang a curtain on. This width curtain rod will work.

What sizes do curtain rods come in?

Curtain rods are available in a variety of lengths. The most standard sizes you’ll find in stores are 28-48 inches, 48-84 inches, 66-120 inches or 120-170 inches.

What is the longest size curtain rod?

How Long Is the Longest Curtain Rod? The longest curtain rods readily available are 120″-170″ long; however, if you need longer rods, it’s pretty easy to DIY them. You can make your rods as long as 240″.

Can you cut curtain rods to size?

Wooden drapery rods and metal curtain rods can be easily cut to size before you install them. Most hollow core metal drapery rods can be cut using a hacksaw with a fine cutting blade. Or, as long as you have a fine metal blade, you can use a powered miter saw.

What are the really short curtain rods called?

I call them Crane Rods.

What size curtain rod do I need for sliding glass door?

Since you’ll need 4 inches on each side, you should find a rod that’s 8 inches longer than the width of the door. The door is 72 inches wide, so that means you’ll need an 80-inch curtain rod.

How do you cut a curtain pole for size?

Metal curtain poles can be cut with a hacksaw, or for a totally square cut, use one of our special curtain pole cutters. Wooden curtain poles can be cut with a fine tooth wood saw. Helpful Hint: Always remember that when you are cutting a curtain pole that is in two pieces you must trim equal amounts from each side.

How much should a curtain rod overhang?

When installing curtain rods, hang the rod so that it extends at least 3 or 4 inches beyond the window on each side, which allows your curtains to overlap both the window and the wall to prevent light from leaking in around the window’s edges.

How do you make curtain rods shorter?

Tension rods have two interlocking shafts with a strong spring inside. Place one hand on either side of the spot where the rods connect and twist counterclockwise to lengthen the tension rod or clockwise to shorten it.