Blind fitting

[MikeO996]

I’ve hit a problem trying to fit some Venetian blinds.
They’re top fitting, but when I drilled into the lintel I hit a steel after not much more than a centimetre. I’m not sure it’s going to realistic to drill into the steel, but it seems too shallow to take a rawl plug/screw combo.
Can’t help thinking that the pros must deal with this daily, but what’s the best way to progress?

[MikeO996]

Yeah, the brackets can go into the frame, but don’t think I could screw into upvc, and they fit too neatly for end fitting

[MikeO996]

Okay, question answered, I’ll pay someone to do it, lol

[MikeO996]

Thanks for the advice guys, but seriously I think I’ll pay someone, else I can see it turning into a pile of pain.
There’s times when it’s worth the money.

[MikeO996]

stanwan said:

Funnily enough I had this issue last weekend with some top mounted blinds fitted in the reveal.

Easiest and neatest way is to use the correct screws! I had some self tapping plaster board screws left over. These easily penetrate and hold in a steel lintel all without the use of cumbersome battens. You don’t even need wal plugs - the screws should be enough to hold the blind ups

Presumably you drilled holes first the size of your screw shanks?

[MikeO996]

Job done!
Took 3 HSS drills to drill 4 holes, but apart from that was fine.