Heavy Duty Curtain Pole Brackets

[The Moose]

I have a bit of an issue with 2 sets of curtains. In short, I think the curtains are a bit heavy for the brackets.

Has anyone used a heavy duty bracket for curtain poles that they could recommend?

[The Moose]

mikees said:

Hey moose, I went thru this and bought some online I'll dig out link. John Lewis are ok if they have the right colours.

Mine was complicated as a being several bays.

Mike

Would appreciate that, thank you.

I think part of the problem is that the part that mounts to the wall has too small of a surface area and it's fitted to plaster board.

These are pretty simple - straight runs with one bracket at each end and one in the middle.

[The Moose]

This appears to be harder than it should be!

Perhaps I need to make a backing plate to 'spread the load'?

[The Moose]

We refitted what was there with longer fixings, however they've just pulled out once again.

I don't suppose anyone knows of a solution?!

[The Moose]

essayer said:

What's behind the plasterboard?

Plasterboard dotted and dabbed
Blockwork
Cavity
Brickwork

[The Moose]

Simpo Two said:

The Moose said:

essayer said:

What's behind the plasterboard?

Plasterboard dotted and dabbed
Blockwork
Cavity
Brickwork

The problem is leverage. Try a 4" window frame fixings and drill them at opposing angles, eg top one sloping up, bottom one sloping down.

This type of thing?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-nylon-hammerfix-...

[The Moose]

Simpo Two said:

The Moose said:

This type of thing?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-nylon-hammerfix-...

Yes, there are several designs available. It will get a firm grip in the block and the plasterboard will become irrelevant.

I'll pull the old fittings out - I can't remember how long the ones we used were...

[The Moose]

LeadFarmer said:

No nail a timber baton along the wall, then screw the curtain brackets into that.

With heavy curtains, won't that pull the baton off the wall?