I've never had a great deal of success with plasterboard fittings. The screw in the first photo tends to want to turn the actual rawlplug and the second needs a huge hole. What's the best type to use for a steel pole with a light curtain?
I've never had a great deal of success with plasterboard fittings. The screw in the first photo tends to want to turn the actual rawlplug and the second needs a huge hole. What's the best type to use for a steel pole with a light curtain?
yes, I saw these on dragon's den. bit expensive but I notice that b&q are discounting them at the moment.Try Gripit fixings
yes, probably the best way to make sure it's secureI don't waste my time trying to fix onto plasterboard. I always drill into the brick and plug with a wooden peg, square at one end, tapering to round at the other. Solid every time.
A couple of people have reported here that fittings like your first one - but metal - have been too tight with the supplied screws, and so tend to rotate. I would think that would be less of a problem with plastic ones. I've personally used that sort of fitting for curtain poles.
The other style is this one:
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Screws+&+Fixings/d90/Cavity+Fixings/sd1930/Hollow+Wall+Anchor/p36548
They are very solid. Ideally, buy the special setting tool.
Of course if you can find a stud to screw into behind the plasterboard you should use that. And similarly if there is good brick or block not far behind you can drill right through into it - though curtain rails often coincide with lintels, making that much more difficult.
I've not tried grippit; there was some discussion here when they came out.
thanksI would suggest a hollow wall anchor and use a brad point drill with light pressure to minimise breakout at the back of the plasterboard.
If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.
Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.
Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local