*This is not easy to DIY, so we always recommend using a professional to install curtain rods. You can do steps 1-3 yourself, and then hire someone to install the actual hardware.

Using curtain rings will give your curtains a designer look and feel, and make them easier to pull open and closed!

What You'll Need:

• Your curtains
• Curtain rod with brackets
• Curtain rings (usually 7 per panel)
• Drapery pins (same amount as rings)

Step 1: Add drapery pins to your curtains

Your curtains may come with a "belt" or hoops on the top. You can insert your drapery pins into that. If your curtains don't have the belt, you can put them directly into the back of the fabric.

You will need about 7 drapery pins per curtain panel depending on the width of the panel. Lay your curtain panel flat, backside facing up. Start with one pin at each edge, then space out the rest evenly. Typically the pins are placed about 6-8” apart.

Step 2: Add the rings to the drapery pins

Attach each ring to a drapery pin.

(Optional) Remove clips from the rings

Most curtain rings come with clips. Some people use these to attach directly to the curtain, but they don't look great and don't hold a lot of weight. Blackout curtains are heavier, so we always recommend either removing the clips or hiding them behind the curtain.