Can you fix a curtain pole to a wooden batten?
Here I show you how you can hang curtains without drilling holes by fixing a curtain pole to a wooden batten. The batten is first glued using Sticks-Like-Sh*t, then the pole is attached to that.
Do Curtain Poles need a wooden batten?
Usually no need for battens if you have a skilled curtain fitter using the correct fittings and a quality pole, even with heavy weight fabric and interlining.
What is the piece of wood above a window called?
Its called a curtain rail usually used with 50mm by 20mm softwood with a round on both sides. Its actually called a pelmet board and can be any size you like.
What is wooden batten?
batten, term used in joinery for a board 4 to 7 inches (10 to 17.8 cm) wide and not more than 3 inches (7.6 cm) thick employed for various purposes. In sailing the word is applied to a strip of wood nailed to a mast to prevent rubbing or to fix down a tarpaulin over a hatchway in rough weather.
Can you join wooden curtain poles?
Where two poles are to be joined, they must be connected together using the wood to wood dowel inserted into the pilot holes. Turn the poles in opposite directions until the joint is fully closed. When moving the connected pole ensure both sides are supported to avoid joint strain or separation.
What is a window batten?
Battens are used when there are large handles protruding from the window. The battens act as a spacer and ensure the louvre blades miss the handle when operated. Battens allow the shutter frame to be fitted through the front of the frame with the shutters in the frame so everything is kept square.
What size are wood battens?
The battens are strips of lumber, typically 1 to 3 inches wide, which are then nailed down to cover the joins where the vertical planks meet. Battens should be wide enough to extend at least ½ inch on either side of the join. The vertical planks can range from 6 to 12 inches wide, depending on preference.
Do you use a batten or joiner for pole brackets?
Most pole brackets are too big to sit on a standard batten and they ruin the look of the pole. If you are unsure get a joiner or curtain fitter to put them up. I agree with most of the first comments for positioning. Now with you photos I would come a little lower. Hmmm, confused! Others have told me to use a batten – arghhh!
How do you fix a curtain pole Batten?
Remove excess with a wet finger or damp cloth. Leave to dry for an hour and paint twice with your wall paint to blend in. You may need a 3rd coat for coverage. Then fix your pole the wooden batten by predrilling and screwing the fittings, then you can hang your curtains!
How to put up a curtain pole with grab adhesive?
Apply with a caulking gun and run over with a wet finger or damp cloth. Then leave it for an hour, then paint over it with your wall paint and that’s it! If you’ve hit a steel lintel trying to put up a curtain pole, then this wooden batten installation with grab adhesive is a great solution!
Can you put a curtain pole on a stud wall?
If the wall is a stud wall, the pole needs to hit the wooden batons in the wall and this can determine where you can screw the pole to the wall, hence giving you less choice on pole position or you are relying on cavity fixings alone to take the weight of the curtains and pole.