outdoor curtains
DIY Outdoor Curtains And Screened Porch For Under $50 :
Yall we are pulling back the DIY budget savvy outdoor curtains on this outdoor hack, (warning: there will be a lot of curtain jokes for the duration of this post).
This is the last project of our outdoor porch series & I am so excited for it to finally be complete!
Something about twinkly lights & outdoor sheer curtains makes a space feel extra whimsical & romantic, so of course, the patio needed some ASAP! But have yall looked at the price of “real” porch screen curtains?!
They are crazy expensive & did not fit into my teeny tiny budget so I had to DIY my own version.
There are lots of ideas for outdoor curtains out there but I couldn’t find anything that really saved me money because they all still used expensive curtain rods.
So I took my tiny budget to Lowes & came up with this amazing hack for how to hang outdoor curtains for CHEAP!
Not only are the curtains expensive but so are the rods for
2. To hang the PVC along the ceiling I used 5-pound Command Hooks. Be sure to follow the directions for applying them to ensure the best hold.
I have always been a fan of porch screen curtains, but I do like that the Command Hooks give me the flexibility to take them down without leaving holes in the ceiling.
3. Once the PVC is dry you can cut them down to size & hang them on the Command hooks.
I recommend hanging them in shorter runs so that they will be more sturdy & easier to work with. For instance, for a 12ft long area cut them at 6ft.
4. Next, I added the sheer curtains I bought from Walmart. They are about $5 apiece, which is a great deal!
5. After the porch screen curtains are hung use Scotch Guard Water Repellant spray to waterproof them. This will help extend the outdoor curtains’ life & keep them from looking dingy.
Even though the curtains are on the porch & won’t be directly rained on, I gave them two really good coats of spray.
This rope was leftover from another project & ended up being perfect for tying back the curtains.
If you are worried about the curtains blowing in the wind you can also time them down at the bottom corners to the porch columns or secure them with stakes in the grass. Maybe you are a better seamstress than I am & could even sew in some weights to the bottom of the curtains.
Some people like to use drop cloths as outdoor curtains for privacy because they are thicker, but these sheer porch screen curtains really do provide a good bit of privacy.
That’s it yall, the easiest & most budget savvy porch screen curtains ever!
It feels complete out here now & like a true oasis. The outdoor string lights actually give off some great light too, so evening dinner parties on our newly built table can really be a thing now!
“Real” screen curtains for a porch would probably keep the bugs out a bit better but honestly this version has really improved the mosquito control situation!
This DIY porch screen curtains hack cost me less than $50 for everything which is a big win for me & my wallet! I even used the leftover water repellant spray on my DIY bench cushion.
Now that the final project is complete, operation patio makeover can come to an end!
I will be posting the complete reveal on the blog & doing a tour on our Instagram stories so be sure to stay tuned!
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These are beautiful! And I love how cheap they are! Pinned.
Thanks Michelle! Yes, the price tag is my favorite part too!
Where do you find 1/4″ pvc ?
Hey Marie It’s actually 3/4″ my mistype!
Im a little concerned my hooks will not stay since we live in a humid environment. Do you have any experience with using hot glue in outside? I’m thinking about adding that for reinforcement
I would you construction grade hot glue sticks! They work the best for me. Here is a link: https://amzn.to/3lX48ou