Need to fit curtains

[ipjodan]

All,

New extension. Need to put curtains up. The walls are dot and dab. Lintel's are metal catnic box ones. Not to sure if i can just stick a curtain pole and fittings up or whether i should install a peice of wood along the window with grip fill to spread the load and install a track onto this?

Are the pieces of wood still in "fashion"?

Are the any fittings that would work with the pole fittings?

Cheers

 

[noseall]

you want some of these,

awesome. fix a batten to the wall with the 'self drilling screws', then you have some play when it comes time to fix the pole brackets.

or just use the s.d's (self drilling screws) to fix the pole brackets direct, though it is a bit riskier.

don't rely on a cartridge adhesive only. it is likely to pull the paint or plaster off the wall.

 

[IJWS15]

A bit more time consuming but I cut a hole in the board where I want to put the screw (2" hole saw) and put a plug of plaster in. Then you get a secure screw and no matter how tight you get the screw you won't distort the plasterboard!

 

[ipjodan]

Some good ideas, Thankyou