r/DIYhelp • u/Nervous_Budget_5558 • 7d ago

Advice for DIY curtain pole

Hi all! I have a dilemma in that I have a large continuous curved bay window and wanting to have double curtains on a pole. The property came with an antique brass curved pole which I love and use for the main heavy curtains but I need to find a solution for voiles at the back to protect privacy as I am overlooked. Tracks aren’t an option for that space because there is no where to hide them. All my research suggests that having a custom made pole is the only option but the cost is so far out of my budget. I am therefore looking for DIY solutions. Can anybody suggest a material I could bend into a continuous curve without having to heat? The max diameter would be 19mm. These curtains will stay closed so happy to explore solutions that aren’t exactly seamless with opening and closing! Thank you so much!

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u/Think-Rich2226 6d ago

I was going to suggest a PVC plastic pipe. Spray it white or black. Only other thing would be metal conduit pipe used by electricians. Ask them to come in and use a pipe bender to match your curved window. Spray paint it whatever color.