Heavy Duty Single Rod,Lock Seam Curtain Rod 8 to 11-Inch Adjustable Width, 2 1/2-Inch Projection,Hardware Included,White(Pack of 2)

Perfect for curtains by my door

These are easy to adjust by just twisting the rods, and perfect for light-weight curtains that are in the windows of french doors or sidelights. The rods are not true white, but ivory/ecru, which is fine if the curtains cover the rods. The small brass colored edge where the rods join in the middle is thin enough to allow curtains to be pulled closed or open easily. These are the smallest tension rods I could find, the only ones that fit my 11" wide windows of the french doors, and even the rubber ends stay completely within the wood frame of the window glass, which is only a half inch deep. These metal rods are round, unlike other tension rods on the market or in stores that are oval/flattened shape. I intend to buy more for the bottom of the curtains, to keep the curtains in place when the door opens, without swinging. Using white or pale-colored,gathered curtains, there is still light while providing privacy. The price is very reasonable for the package of 2 tension rods and they adjust without tools by simply twisting, much better than the Kirsch tension rods that require a screwdriver and can fall apart when adjusting--with the spring bouncing out---if you don't hold onto both ends of the rod. These Graber tension rods work well and don't sag or lose their tension in the 2 weeks since I installed them into 11" wide window frames with a 1/2" inside window frame edge.The curtains are ecru, thin cotton, embroidered and gathered.

Was exactly what I was looking for. Needed short curtain rods for front door side windows. These were just what I needed.

After purchasing two other products that were the wrong items needed to hang my 10 3/4" sidelight windows, I FINALLY found something that worked. I gave it 4 stars only because there was one slightly bent in each package, and a cap that was half off and would not go back into place on another. However, it had zero effect on how they worked. I had the ability to tighten them in to hold them in place. As you can see from the pictures the curtains are not sheer, and do have some weight to them since it is a better quality, somewhat heavier fabric that also blocks light. Also, I have nothing holding them in place. I just placed the rods on each side of the wall and tightened so they are somewhat sturdy, and I would recommend for pocket curtain on sidelight windows.

There are so many things that can be done with these smaller tension rods. The Grabber name rods are well constructed and actually expand with a thumb screw motion which means they're locked in place really well.I've used these in my book cases to act as ends. The best hack I found for this size spring rods is to use in your fridge to set up barriers for soda and beer to keep in securely on one side of a shelf. I used all kinds of makeshift props but they eventually scoot out of place and your have beverages that roll all over the place, sometimes on the floor when you open the door.

These do NOT fit 8" Anything. This rod is 9" at its shortest length. Don't order if you need it for anything smaller than 9". Bummed out and shipping took a while.

This is not what I though it was. For one, I thought it was like the refrigerator bars that easily push in or extend with twisting. This one has a screw to tighten and loosen for extension. It also does NOT go down to 8" unless you are very strong. I wanted a small curtain rod for my 8" pantry and this did not work. 3 stars.12/17/18. Revised review. 2 months later I received the correct tension rods in the mail. They were just sent, no notice. These are tension and the correct size. Thank you

The end of the larger tube is crimped to fit inside the rubber tip and it is done is such a sloppy manner that the rubber end is not flat. The crimp forces the end to have a pointed bump. The crimped metal also pushes the rubber sides into a triangular shape. Also, the tubes are not actually closed anywhere along their length. Junky manufacturing.I bought other tension rods along with these and the difference in quality is so conspicuous yet they all were sold at comparable price points.