fixing curtain rail on dot and dab (Ed.)

[Saz151]

I had my walls re plastered nearly two years ago. Ive decided in said room i wanted curtains hanging drilled the holes to find theres a cavity behind the plaster about and inch or two deep then bricks and no render. My concern is that if i put my curtain rail up itll pull all the plaster off? Any suggestions would greatly appreciated

 

[opps]

Corefix should work

Corefix wall fixings – Metex

The engineered plasterboard fixing that ‘bridges the gap’ between board and wall, using the masonry as the anchor point to achieve superb load values.

metexonline.com

Edit- that is assuming that your curtain fittings will work with 5mm diameter screws.

Corefix has a metal sleeve that helps to distribute the downward load on the plasterboard. The fittings have a plastic collar, whilst it means that you don't need to worry about the screw pulling in the plasterboard, you may, or may not, need to use a countersink to bury the collar under the plasterboard skim.

 

[CBW]

4 inch screws or plasterboard fixings depending on your curtain weight.

 

[foxhole]

Depends on curtain rail type and curtain weight.

 

[JohnD]

If you want to do the job once, do it properly. Drill through into the brickwork, use plasplugs, put up brackets for a rail that you will use for years to come.

Relying on the plasterboard is a recipe for disaster.