How to put up a curtain pole: Step-by-step guide ✅🪟🏠 | B&Q, by B&Q on YouTube. 5 min 21 s.
- Video length
- 5 min 21 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Measure your window width and decide how far past each side the pole should run. Add extra width so the curtains can be pulled clear of the glass.
Measure the drop from where the pole will sit to where you want the curtains to end. Double the window width when buying fabric for a full look.
Hold a bracket against the wall and mark the screw holes with a pencil. Use a level to check the marks are straight, then repeat for the other brackets.
Run a stud finder over the wall to check for pipes and cables before you drill. Avoid drilling into any marked spots.
Drill pilot holes at each mark with a bit matched to your wall plugs. Keep the drill straight and go slightly deeper than the plug length.
Push a wall plug into each hole until it sits flush with the wall. Tap it gently with a screwdriver handle if it is tight.
Screw each bracket to the wall through the plugs. Check the brackets sit level with each other as you tighten.
Slide the curtain rings onto the pole, then fit the pole into the brackets and tighten the fixing screws.
Hook the curtains onto the rings and check the pole is level. Adjust the brackets if the pole sits unevenly.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a step ladder rather than a chair when working at height, and keep it on a flat floor.
Check for hidden pipes and cables with a stud finder before drilling, especially near sockets and radiators.
Mark bracket positions with a pencil and level first so you only drill once.
Leave a little extra pole length at each end so the curtains stack neatly when open.
Questions
How high should I fit a curtain pole?
Fit it above the top of the window frame, usually 10 to 15 cm above, so the curtains cover the frame and the room looks taller.
Do I need wall plugs for a curtain pole?
Yes for most plastered or masonry walls. Wall plugs give the screws a firm grip and stop the brackets pulling loose under the weight of the curtains.
How much wider than the window should the pole be?
Aim for 15 to 20 cm past each side of the window so the curtains can open fully and let in more light.
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