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March 14, 2014 By Jenna 33 Comments

Duck Tape Trim Curtains

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I hope you are ready for some great projects and inspiration! Today, I’m very excited to show you how I salvaged the curtains in my guest room / office instead of having to buy new ones.

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Duck Tape Trim Curtains

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That’s right, people, I used Duck Tape on my curtains.

When I was plotting out the guest bedroom and office, I knew something had to happen with the curtains. They were just basic IKEA white panels and they were boring. We had them left over from our old house and there they had been against dark blue walls and worked perfectly.

I wanted to switch out the curtains completely and had them pulled down and ready to go in the yard sale pile.

But………..

I really didn’t want to spend money on new curtains. Surprise, surprise.

So, I held onto them for a little while longer. And then one day, while meandering through Michael’s attempting to keep the kid from jumping out the cart and escaping my rule, I happened upon Gold Duck Tape. Gold Duck Tape. 

My heart stopped.

I had to catch my breath.

And it was on sale.

I snatched up two of those bad boys, the kid, and headed for the cash register.

Because I didn’t have much time, and wanted to make this as easy as possible, I just put the Duck Tape along the edges of the curtains and called it done.

Duck Tape Trim Curtains via RainonaTinRoof.com #ducktape #ikeacurtain #hack

Check out the askew pull on that chest. Obviously, I’m a perfectionist.

Duck Tape Trim Curtains via RainonaTinRoof.com #ducktape #ikeacurtain #hack

The Duck Tape has been on the curtains for over a month and hasn’t budged.

Duck Tape Trim Curtains via RainonaTinRoof.com #ducktape #ikeacurtain #hackWhat do you think? Can you embellish some curtains with Duck Tape?

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  1. Cindy Trobaugh says

    March 14, 2014 at 7:55 am

    Oh Happy Day! Can’t wait to go get some after work today and try this out….Didn’t even know they had it in Gold. You saved a out the door pair of Curtains…Love Love ~

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      March 16, 2014 at 8:58 pm

      Yay!!! Cindy – you will love it!

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      • Cindy Trobaugh says

        March 24, 2014 at 5:49 pm

        Hi again Jenna….I know Your very busy and I’am a Little embarrassed to ask..But is there any way You could could Like My New Facebook Page…..somewhereintimelinens…Just short 4 Likes to get a going.
        I will be offering Napkins,Table/Dresser Runners and Place mats made of and from Vintage Linens and Fabric….Thank-You and Have a Blessed Day…Cindy

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        • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

          March 25, 2014 at 7:19 am

          Done!

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  2. Crystal @My Blissful Space says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Great idea! (Side note: Not sure why, but the link from your email subscription hasn’t been working for me for a few weeks. I have to go type your blog address into the web browser.)

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      March 16, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Thank you so much for telling me, Crystal. I had no idea. I just checked it on my end and see what you are talking about. The header seems clickable, but the actual post title is not. I’ve emailed MailChimp to get it fixed! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  3. BrocanteuseRose says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Wow, I admit I was thinking… What??? but now I want to go tape some curtains! lol So fun love it!

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  4. Shannon - AKA Design / Bloggers & Brands says

    March 14, 2014 at 10:08 am

    Oh my goodness! GOLD DUCT TAPE??? How awesome!!! Your curtains look so pretty and fresh now!
    xo,
    S.

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  5. Chelsea says

    March 14, 2014 at 11:41 am

    No way would I have guessed that was duck tape! Genius idea – it’s beautiful and thrifty and I love that!

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  6. Amy says

    March 14, 2014 at 11:47 am

    This is such a great idea! And they look so pretty with the chest of drawers. The ideas are endless. Cut a curtain down to make a valance, cover it with duct tape. Always wanted striped curtains, duct tape! hahaha, except when you have to wash them ….

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      March 17, 2014 at 6:55 am

      True Amy, when you do this, you are basically saying goodbye to washing the curtains! I love that valance idea! Would have never thought of it!

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  7. Sandi P says

    March 14, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    I have that tape, and so far I’ve only used it to wrap a bottle and make a Dalek key fob (Dr. Who fans will know what I’m talking about). I love what you did with the curtains, and that tape is practically indestructible! I’m looking around for something else to use it on now that I’ve seen what you did.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      March 17, 2014 at 6:54 am

      I love this tape, Sandi!!! Best. Invention. Ever. And yes – totally indestructible!!

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  8. Niki says

    March 14, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    The gold really looks great with the white!!

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  9. lorraine williamson says

    March 14, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    I love duck tape doing a lot of crafts with it. Love your curtains so cool. thanks for sharing visiting from anything goes hop have a great day

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  10. Alaya Shearon says

    March 14, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    I was just thinking of using duct tape on some old white curtains that I have. I went to home depot and the color options were limited. Your curtains turned out great!

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  11. Selene Galindo says

    March 14, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    They look great friend!! Gotta love the gold!

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  12. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

    March 14, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    Love me some Duck Tape, and this is an awesome use for it! Love anything gold too. So pretty!

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  13. April Hoff says

    March 15, 2014 at 12:45 am

    Whoa! I never would have guessed that that was duck tape! Well played, Jenna! 🙂

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  14. janae says

    March 15, 2014 at 11:01 am

    You are GENUIS!!! What a FAB idea and um gold duct tape – that’s just GORG!!!

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  15. Shelly says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:17 am

    I like your style! These turned out fabulously!

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  16. Emily says

    March 17, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    Great idea to use tape! So cute! Love the look!

    We would love for you to come link up Mondays 8:00am EST at Your Designs This Time.

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    • Emily says

      March 17, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      Thanks for linking up with us. Can’t wait to see what you link up next Monday!

      Reply
  17. Emily @ Two Purple Couches says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    This is so awesome! Duck Tape really is the coolest thing ever. Who would’ve guessed you could glam up some curtains!?

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  18. Alicia says

    March 18, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    WHAT ARE YOU, SOME KIND OF GENIUS OR SOMETHING!?!?! This is perfection! I literally made curtains about 2 months ago, and painstakingly measured, ironed, hemmed, sewed, and cussed some gold fabric trim on the inner section of the drapes… b/c I’m obsessed with that look! And lo and behold I could’ve used GOLD DUCK TAPE! Thanks for the awesome inspiration!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      March 18, 2014 at 4:06 pm

      Oh, Alicia, I’m just cheap. And lazy! I’m sure your curtains are much prettier than mine!

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  19. AnnMarie says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:33 am

    Very clever and fabulous looking! You could pass those off as designer curtains 😉

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  20. Meegan says

    March 20, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    I am happily featuring your duck taped trimmed curtains on Tickled Pink Times Two tonight. I can’t wait to see you there 🙂
    Make it a pink day!

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