CURTAIN ROD Install - STEP by STEP - CONCRETE Wall - What Would Dad Do?, by What Would Dad Do? on YouTube. 6 min 54 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 54 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Decide the rod height, usually 10 to 15 cm above the window frame. Mark the height with a pencil so both ends match.
Hold one bracket against the wall and check it with a spirit level. Mark the screw holes through the bracket with your pencil.
Measure from the window edge to your first marks and copy that distance to the other side. Check both marks with the level.
Run a pipe and cable detector over the wall where you plan to drill. Move your marks if it beeps.
Fit a masonry bit the same diameter as your wall plugs into the hammer drill. Drill each hole a little deeper than the plug is long.
Blow or vacuum the dust out of every hole. Anchors will not grip in a hole full of powder.
Tap the wall plugs in with a hammer until they sit flush with the wall surface.
Screw the brackets to the wall with the screws that came with them. Tighten until the bracket stops moving, not harder.
Slide the rod through the brackets or click it into place, then check the level again and tighten any locking screws.
Hang the curtains and open and close them once to test that the rod stays firm.
Tips and common mistakes
Wear safety glasses and a dust mask when drilling overhead concrete, since the dust drops straight down.
Start each hole on a slow speed without the hammer action until the bit bites, then switch the hammer on.
Use the screws supplied with the brackets and swap them for longer ones if the plugs sit deep.
If the bit spins without biting, the hole is dusty or you hit hard aggregate. Clear it and start again at a fresh spot.
Questions
Can I do this without a hammer drill?
A standard drill will struggle and may burn out on concrete. A hammer drill or rotary hammer makes the job much quicker and the holes cleaner.
What size masonry bit do I need?
Match the bit to your wall plug, not to the screw. A plug labelled 8 mm needs an 8 mm bit.
How do I stop the wall from cracking?
Drill slowly with light pressure, keep the bit straight, and avoid drilling right next to the edge of the wall or near existing cracks.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
