Workshop plan
Step-by-step instructions
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Step 1
Measure the opening at top, middle, and bottom; record the smallest width and the door or drawer clearance.
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Step 2
Select a tension rod whose adjustment range includes the smallest measurement and whose curtain weight is within its rating.
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Step 3
Install the rod at the recommended height with clean, dry contact points and no twist on the brackets.
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Step 4
Hang a lightweight curtain, leave a small return at each side, and test opening the closet repeatedly.
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Step 5
Store the original hardware and photograph the opening so it can be restored at move-out.
Safety check
Do not use a tension rod as a grab bar or above a sleeping area. Respect the rod’s load rating and check it after installation.
