DIY Curtain Rods & Hooks

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If you go shopping for curtain rods at almost any big box store, the average cost per window is around $45. With this project, the average cost is less than $5 per window. I also included a small end cap in case there isn't enough room for the large sphere end cap. I used it for my closet window. Items Required: * 3/4 PVC Pipe (I used schedule 40 PVC because it was the cheapest) * A 1' PVC pipe cutter or hand saw * Rust-Oleum Specialty Black Direct-to-Plastic Spray Paint * 220 grit sandpaper * Acetone PVC Prep & Paint: 1. Cut the pipe to length to match your desired size. I cut mine at 42 1/2 inches. 2. To ensure paint adheres to PVC, you need to sand it using 220 grit sandpaper. Sand the PVC pipe until all manufacturer labels and bar codes are no longer visible. 3. Wipe the PVC pipe with a wet cloth to remove dust generated from sanding the PVC pipe. 4. Lightly wipe down the pipe with acetone. A little goes a long way. 5. Paint the PVC pipe. This paint dries to the touch in 30 minutes, but it takes a full week to cure.