Curtain Rod and Blinds Installation in San Francisco
Hanging curtain rods looks simple until the drill hits plaster, lath or a steel corner bead. A handyman to hang curtain rods brings the right anchors, finds solid backing, and gets every bracket level so the rod does not sag or pull out of the wall. Our local curtain rod installers also mount blinds and shades inside or outside the window frame.
What curtain rod and blinds installation includes
- Curtain rods: single, double, ceiling-mounted, and wraparound rods for bay windows.
- Curtain tracks and traverse rods.
- Blinds installation: wood, faux-wood, aluminum and vertical blinds.
- Shades: roller, cellular, Roman and blackout shades, inside or outside mount.
- Motorized shades that run on batteries or plug into an existing outlet.
- Tension rods, cafe rods and valances.
- Removing old hardware and patching the holes left behind.
San Francisco details worth knowing
Many Victorian and Edwardian homes have plaster walls, tall windows and deep, decorative window casings. Plaster can crack if you drill carelessly, and a heavy curtain on a long rod needs anchors rated for plaster or a screw into the framing above the window. Some owners prefer to mount the brackets on the casing itself, others want the original trim left untouched; we will ask before drilling. Bay windows, which are everywhere in the city, need either a bay rod with angled connectors or separate rods for each section. Inside-mount blinds need an accurate depth measurement, and older frames are often out of square.
How to prepare for the visit
- Have the rods, blinds or shades delivered, with brackets and hardware.
- Decide on height and width: many people hang rods close to the ceiling and wider than the frame so the window looks larger.
- Clear furniture from under the windows.
- For inside-mount blinds, confirm the ordered size matches the frame.
When you need a specialist instead
Installing blinds and rods you already own is handyman work. Hardwired motorized shades that need new wiring or a new switch go to a licensed electrician. Custom window coverings that need precise measuring for an order may be best measured by the supplier. In California, handyman jobs must stay under $1,000 including labor and materials.
