problem certain rail fittings

gregmile · 4 Dec 2008

We have just had replacement windows in our house.In removing the wood surrounds and replacing with new plastic windows (shame) we have lost the ability to fix in wood and need advice.
We rent the house and are pleased with the result but are struggling to find a cheap solution.
Have looked on conservatory blind web sites which will provide a solution costing as much as the windows.We have our curtains and just need a web site with such fittings.
Could attempt to put some wood back up as a fixing base but as we rent a quick simple cheap solution would be best.
We have four bedrooms lounge etc.and would be happy to help the landlord if we can find a solution.

regsmyth · 4 Dec 2008

I assume you already have the existing curtains and rails, and that you'd prefer to reuse all the existing fittings and brackets.

There are different types of rails, some with just a fixing at each end, some with several fixings along the length.

You will need to try to fix into the wall, but you may be fitting to plasterboard, concrete, wood, brick, block or useless mortar. Until you know, you won't be sure of the best way to go.
The cheapest way would be to use wall plugs in the wall into which you screw your fittings.
Or if you can't get good fixings where you want, then fixing wood to the wall first should be fine. If you need fixings along the length, and the wall is sound, you might get away with gluing a long board to the wall, without any direct fixings into the wall.
But your landlord may not be too impressed.
Can you upload a photo?

gregmile · 14 Dec 2008

regsmyth said:
I assume you already have the existing curtains and rails, and that you'd prefer to reuse all the existing fittings and brackets.

There are different types of rails, some with just a fixing at each end, some with several fixings along the length.

You will need to try to fix into the wall, but you may be fitting to plasterboard, concrete, wood, brick, block or useless mortar. Until you know, you won't be sure of the best way to go.
The cheapest way would be to use wall plugs in the wall into which you screw your fittings.
Or if you can't get good fixings where you want, then fixing wood to the wall first should be fine. If you need fixings along the length, and the wall is sound, you might get away with gluing a long board to the wall, without any direct fixings into the wall.
But your landlord may not be too impressed.
Can you upload a photo?

Oblivious to the workmen fixing the plastic frames to 4 x 2.I have the landlords permission to drill intro the frames.Very good into bay windows

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