Q&A for How to Hang Curtains Without Drilling

Command strips are okay for very lightweight items. However, for heavier items like mirrors or framed photos I recommend using nails and a hammer.

The easiest way is to use adhesive hooks. Adhesive hooks come in different weight capacities, and you'll want to make sure the hooks you get are strong enough to hold up your curtains and curtain rod so they don't fall. Generally, adhesive hooks that can hold up to 16 pounds (7.3 kg) should work. Use a ruler or tape measure to measure a straight line and mark where you want to place your hooks on the wall. Take the adhesive strip off of the back of your hooks and press them firmly on the wall so the marks you made are lined up with the bottoms of the hooks. Let the adhesive on the hooks dry for at least 30 minutes. Then, you can hang your curtain rod on the hooks and attach your curtains to them.

A tension rod is a great way to put up curtains without having to drill or nail anything! Tension rods have a spring mechanism inside of them that creates tension when the ends of the rod are pressed against a window frame. If the rod is too short, there won't be enough tension, and if the rod is too long, there will be too much tension. Tension rods generally list a window size range on the packaging, so look for one that will work based on the width of your window. Measure one side of your window to the other starting at the inner edge of the window frame. That'll give you accurate measurements to make sure you get the right-sized rod. Adjust the tension rod so it's slightly longer than the width of your window, then insert the rod into the window frame and mark where each end is. You can then take the rod out, slide your curtains over the rod, and then install it in the window frame.

There are actually a few different types of Command hooks and adhesive hooks in general. Usually, the larger hooks can handle a 24-inch (61 cm) to 36-inch (91.44 cm) object that weighs up to 16 pounds (7.3 kg). The smaller hooks can usually only handle up to 4 pounds (1.8 kg). If you're hanging up curtain rods, you can use multiple hooks to distribute the weight more evenly. Additionally, once they're attached to your wall, most adhesive strips will remain in place until you're ready to remove them.