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Ben G
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18th Jun 12 at 13:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

fixed it

had to use a mixture of those plasterboard fixings nismo posted and some masonry plugs with small screws.

the middle hook is still a bit loose but it stays up so it'll have to do.

it seemed everywhere i was screwing into kept hitting whatevers behind the plasterboard. never had a problem with anything else i've put up.
Dave
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Whatever you keep hitting behind the plasterboard is what you want to be fixing into ideally.
Jules S
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Originally posted by Dave
Whatever you keep hitting behind the plasterboard is what you want to be fixing into ideally.


Not really

If it's dry lined then Nismos fixings with a batten + lots of grip fix - then screw the pole hangars to the batten

Same issue with curtain poles with metal lintols, the only really sensible solution i've found is a batten wider than the lintol width (inc bearings) fix it either side of the lintol and grip fix the batten back to the plasterboard
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Secure direct into block. Job done
Dave
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quote:
Originally posted by Jules S
quote:
Originally posted by Dave
Whatever you keep hitting behind the plasterboard is what you want to be fixing into ideally.


Not really

If it's dry lined then Nismos fixings with a batten + lots of grip fix - then screw the pole hangars to the batten

Same issue with curtain poles with metal lintols, the only really sensible solution i've found is a batten wider than the lintol width (inc bearings) fix it either side of the lintol and grip fix the batten back to the plasterboard


I agree that battens are a good idea but, assuming it is dot and dabbed, the plasterboard fixings are still going to hit the blockwork/lintel unless it's a really big dab. If Ben is finding the ends are breaking off that's almost certainly what's happening.

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