Do you hve to use brackets to anchor screws in sheet rock for a light weight pole rod


Sasquach , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 03:45:49 AM

l bought a pole rod for two panel drapes 90 in. long each - they are very 
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light weight - silk - the pole came with three brackets to mount on the 
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wall - each bracket has a place for two screws - it also came with these 
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anchors - do l drill them in the wall first - they are plastic (?) or 
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hammer in (?) - then put the screw in - l am just not sure how to get them 
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in the way - the anchors that is. Any advice is much appreciated!
 
 
 
 
 

Pineapple , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 12:44:12 AM

Yes, you should put them in cause if you don't they can pull  
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right out and ruin the wall. First drill a hole in the wall the same size  
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as the anchor, push the anchor in the hole, screw the bracket into the  
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anchor, the screw expands so the anchor doesn't pull out...  
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Good Luck....  
 
 
 
 
 

Abey-Bear , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 11:14:35 PM

Some wall anchors have points on one end and a flange on the  
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other end. These can be tapped in with a hammer. Other wall anchors are  
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completely cylindrical. For these you should drill a hole slightly under  
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size and then tap in the anchor. Another type of anchor has a screw thread  
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on it. These you drill a small starter hole and then screw in the anchor.  
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Hope your type is one of these and this has been helpful.  
 
 
 
 
 

taffy laffy , Friday, 13th of August 2010 09:04:53 PM

I would use the anchors.. it is stronger than just screwng into  
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sheetrock.  
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drill the hole to the size anchor your have.. push the anchor in the hole,  
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drive screw through the bracket into the anchor.. pretty easy.  
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