Putting up a curtain rail into plaster board

joebmc

I recently had new double glazing put in to replace to old wooden single glazed ones. Now the new windows have a pvc surround which I don’t want to drill into (may void the warrantee), as on the old surround it was wooding and that was where the curtain rail was attached.

So I am going to put the curtain rail just above the pvc frame. Now the wall just above it is plasterboard with bricks behind it. What type of raw plug should I use? There seems to be 2 main types, one is metal with a kinda corkscrew affect the other is like your average raw plug but with a sort of arrow expanding at the end (hope you know what I mean).

Which one to use or have I got it completely wrong and need another route?

Thanks in advance

fas3robinj

I wouldn't use the corkscrew metal one because it isn't ideal for brick walls. I use plastic plugs. You can get some that are suitable for both solid and plasterboard walls. Ask at your local DIY store if unsure. I would expect the 'arrow' plug you describe would do the job fine.

Be careful that there are no wires or pipes burried where you drill (I have central heating pipes burried in the wall next to the window). You may also hit the lintel above the window. They can be very tough to drill into, so you may need a good hammer drill.

Good luck with it.

jason_s_2

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/33559/Fixings/Cavity-Fixings/BP-HM-Metal-Plasterboard-Anchor-5x37S
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/34386/Fixings/Cavity-Fixings/Fischer-Spring-Toggle-3x50
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/41952/Fixings/Cavity-Fixings/PD12S-Plasterboard-Fixing-Pk-25

Any of these anygood to you?

Jase

jennifernil

I would use the first type above. Our house is timber frame so plasterboard everywhere and we use those for everything.

moonrakerz

As the OP is referring to windows, it is a reasonable assumption that this is an outside wall so the types of fixing above will probably not be suitable as there will only be a small gap between the plaster board and the blockwork behind it.

I would think conventional plastic plugs in the blockwork and extra long screws would be the best bet.
It might be worth doubling-up on the number of brackets holding up the rail just to ease the load on each screw.

Andy_Hamilton

In B&Q they do a bag of 50 wall plugs and screws for about £3
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?isSearch=true&fh_search=0000005041763&selected=products&x=38&y=13

I have a brand new house with plasterboard then some brick work and i was recommended to buy these.
Every blind, curtain pole and mirror is bolted on with these and even when it's just plaster board I could tell it was a secure fixing.
6mm hole hammer in the last couple of mm (cuts the plasterboard to stop it rotating) then just screw in. Job done