I need to hang a curtain rod in my kitchen to be able to hang curtains so that my neighbors will not be able to see inside. If i screw the rod into the wall, will it hols up? there is also wood trim around the window and i tried to drill the screws in it but my drill could not penetrate it. Will it be ok to use the wall?Im asking because i know nothing about this sort of thing.I just dont want the rod to fall out of the wall and leave holes in it.Please advise.
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If you have an understanding of basic framing you would know that on each side of the window their are studs and above the window is a header. Use 2 screws and screw your brackets directly in to the wood. Be cautious to note on the corners of the drywall is corner bead which is thin sheetmetal that makes the edges nice looking, miss that!
ok you should be able to as most windows have a header youll have to check for sure take hammer lightly tap above window if you hear a hollow sound you'll need to use a plastic ancore if you hear a soild sound go a head drill your holes you should only drill a pilet hole then switch bit and screw the rest in tight (pilet) use a bit smaller than you screw) only enough to start your screw straight one other thing if your only on sheetrock they sell plastic ancors or maybe they came with the rods drill holes just enough to fit upto half the length of the ancor then tap it in lightly
