Hanging curtain rods without damaging the wall?

Question

In my apartment we're not allowed to take down the plastic shades, so I was going to pull them up all the way and hang curtains in front of them, but we're also not allowed to make any holes in the wall. The tension rods that go inside the window probably wouldn't work since the plastic shades will be in the way. I could put the curtain panels and sheers in under the shades, but I would at least have to put the scarf valence in front of the shades. I was thinking of something like this: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5700361 but it won't be long enough since there are 3 windows right next to each other and I wanted to put in one rod for the whole thing. Are there bigger twist & fit style rods, and/or something like a command hook that could adhere the rod to the wall?

Answer 1

Hang what you need to!

Does your landlord wash and maintain those "ugly" shades?

NO? no!

I knew it! Feck him and "Live in your home!"

Hang neutral drapes ( white, ivory or light grey)( outside appearance is a concern)

Any hole you make can be filled, a little putty!

Feck him and live and enjoy your home!

It is your right!

He has "No right" telling you different!xo

Answer 2

Hello Janis.What you do is this- Buy three command hooks(fairly big). Put one in center of window at top of window frame.Put one at each end of window frame at top,plus say 4" each side of frame.Buy a piece of wood dowel from hardware or timber shop the length of window to fit on hooks.Or buy a piece of the rod with a plastic coating(white) they sell for cafe curtaining.Put up rod on command hooks.Make your curtains with a tab top.So your curtain will have a loop of fabric at top.Slide curtains on rod.If you want to open during day,just use a tie-back on your curtains,no need to move the actual curtains.

Answer 3

Wow , I never saw those before.  I've also never heard of a landlord not allowing curtains to be hung. Do you have drywall walls? If so, I would just use regular curtain rods, and when you move, patch the holes with plaster. If it's paneling, fill them with wood putty.

Answer 4

Maybe you need 3 of these..