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How to Hang Removable Door Curtains

Hanging curtains over the windows of a door not only adds color, texture and interest to the portal, but also blocks out sunlight and prying eyes. If you are interested in installing curtains over the windows of your door, but don't want them to be a permanent fixture, you can hang the curtains so they are removable. The type of application you use will depend on the type of door you have; metal or wood.

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring tape
  • Magnetic curtain rods
  • Curtains
  • Self-adhesive hook-and-loop fasteners
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Instructions

  1. Metal Doors

    • 1

      Measure the windows. Set the end of a tape measure about 1/2 to 1 inch from one of the sides of the outer edge of the window frame. Pull the tape measure across the window, about 1/2 to 1 inch from the outer edge of the frame on the opposite side of the frame.

    • 2

      Purchase two magnetic curtain rods that match the dimensions, one for the top of the door and one for the bottom.

    • 3

      Thread curtain rods through the top and bottom openings of the curtain.

    • 4

      Position the top curtain rod on the top of the window and set the magnetic edges of the rod on the sides of the window frame. Position the bottom curtain rod on the bottom of the door and set the magnetic edges of the rod on the sides of the window frame.

    Wood Doors

    • 5

      Measure the windows, setting the tape measure about 1/2 to 1 inch from one side of the outer edge of the window frame. Pull the tape measure across the window.

    • 6

      Purchase a curtain that matches the dimensions.

    • 7

      Pull the protective sheet off the back of the hook side of the self-adhesive hook and loop fasteners, exposing the adhesive. Position the adhesive side of the fastener onto the outer edges of each side of the top and bottom of the window frame.

    • 8

      Remove the protective sheet from the back of the loop side of the fasteners, exposing the adhesive. Press the adhesive side of the fastener onto each of the corners of the curtains.

    • 9

      Press the loop fasteners on the curtains onto the hook fasteners on the door.