Image of a white curtain hanging indoors against a wall.

Hanging curtains from the ceiling is an alternative way to style your home and transform a standard room into an elegant space, as your ceiling will seem higher. You can use it to divide rooms and areas, create a different design, and give the impression that your room is bigger. 

To install it, you need to buy tracks or rods designed for the ceiling, choose the location you want to install it, measure and mark the ceiling and walls, level the tracks, drill the holes, insert anchors, install tracks or brackets for rods, attach the track/rod to the brackets, and hang the curtains!

How To Hang Curtains From Ceiling? Discover 8 Steps!

Buy a track or rod designed for the ceiling, choose where to install it, measure and mark the ceiling and walls, level the tracks, drill the holes, insert anchors, install tracks or brackets for rods, attach the track or rod to the brackets, and hang the curtains!

You can hang creative curtain alternatives from the ceiling using a curtain rod or track. The installation of both types of curtain hangers is quite similar. 

The list below presents more details about each step to help you hang a curtain rod from the ceiling with little work. Read on!

1. Buy A Ceiling Track/Rod

First of all, you need to select a curtain track or rod specifically designed for ceiling installation. They often have features that allow them to be mounted securely to the ceiling, which provides a sleek, modern look. Remember, the track or rod you choose must be compatible with the type and weight of your curtains.

2. Choose The Location

Decide on the exact placement of the track or rod on the ceiling, considering the height of the room, the length of the curtains, and the proximity to windows or doors. The placement must allow the curtains to fully cover the window when closed and stack neatly when opened.

3. Measure And Mark

Measuring and marking are the pillars of proper installations, so take this step with attention! Measure the length of the track or rod and mark the positions on the ceiling where the brackets or mounting hardware will be installed. 

Make light marks with a pencil to guide you during installation. Also, mark the corresponding positions on the walls if the curtain needs to extend beyond the window or door frame.

4. Level The Tracks

Using a level, check if the marks on the ceiling are straight and even. You definitely do not want crooked curtains affecting the aesthetic and function of the room, so adjust your marks if necessary to achieve a perfectly level line.

5. Drill The Holes

With the marks in place, use a drill to create holes at the marked positions. Be sure to use a drill bit matching the size of your screws or anchors. If drilling into concrete or brick, opt for a masonry bit and consider using a hammer drill for added power.

6. Insert Anchors

In case your ceiling is drywall or another hollow material, insert wall anchors into the drilled holes. Curtains can be heavy, and these anchors will provide support and prevent the screws from pulling out of the ceiling under the weight of the curtains. 

7. Install Tracks Or Rod 

Next, secure the track or the brackets for the rod to the ceiling using screws. If you install a ceiling curtain rod, certify the brackets are evenly spaced and securely fastened to the ceiling. Once the brackets are in place, attach the curtain track or rod. Guarantee it is securely fastened and aligned correctly so the curtains can move smoothly along the track or rod.

8. Hang The Curtains

Finally, the best part, hang the curtains onto the track or rod! Depending on the system, this might involve sliding curtain hooks or rings onto the track or simply threading the rod through the curtain header. Style them as you wish, and enjoy your beautiful new addition to the room!

How Much Does It Cost To Hang Curtains From The Ceiling?

Both the DIY approach and the professional service will cost you from $300 to $600, including materials, tools, and labor. Although you have read this complete step-by-step guide, hiring a handyman to install your curtains on the ceiling is still the best and safest idea!

Call Wisercosts' efficient handymen to help you hang curtains from the ceiling and turn your room into an elegant and stylish spot!