DIY Chatroom -  DIY Home Improvement Forum
    DIY Forum     DIY Blogs     Photos     Woodworking     Extreme How To     Advertise     Contact Us  
Go Back   DIY Chatroom - DIY Home Improvement Forum > Home Improvement > Carpentry


CLICK HERE AND JOIN OUR COMMUNITY TODAY...IT'S FREE!
Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 10-09-2009, 08:57 PM   #1
Newbie
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5
Default Installing curtain/drape rod in drywall/concrete block

Just thought that I would post this in here. I didn't want to hijack someone elses thread.

A new house that I have purchased has three sliding glass doors. The walls are concrete block, with 3/4" furring strips and then 1/2" drywall.

I need to install curtain rods over all three, each with a length of 88". The center support should be fine, as there is a 4" piece of furring directly over the door (I went in and took pictures during framing). However, each end is going to be over the drywall. I can certainly try to hit the furring strip, drill through that into the concrete with a tapcon. However, I can't be certain that they are centered correctly on each side of the opening. If not, will the 3/4" gap between the drywall and the concrete be any cause for concern since there is no support? I dont want to crank down on the tapcon and cave in the drywall.

I hope that makes sense.

I feel a tapcon will offer the best strength (the only other option that I can think of is the e-z anchor), but I'm not sure how to move forward with no support behind the drywall.

If the top furring strips went all the way across, I would be a happy camper.
Attached Thumbnails
installing-curtain-drape-rod-drywall-concrete-block-dscn1793.jpg  

JRiegler is offline   Reply With Quote
Join DIYChatroom.com

Join the #1 DIY Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

DIYChatroom.com - Are you about to start a new home improvement task and need some help? Do you need advise on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that DIY Chatroom is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally free.

Join DIYChatroom.com - Click Here
JOIN FOR FREE


Warning: The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. DIYChatroom.com DOES NOT guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any home improvement task!
Reply


More On This Topic

We're back in our room and now we've got, mostly finished, drywall and a coat of primer paint and we chose this orange primer color because we're going to come over it with a caramel color. Drywall, mud, tape, sanding and a coat of primer always over... Read More »

Imagine the compliments you will receive when people see your curtains in a fabric that complements your room's design. Imagine the surprise that will come when you share that your new curtains are made from tablecloth. Tablecloth curtains in a rich... Read More »

This is Kevin with Expert Village we are going to make this bathroom look much better in one day. And then I cut it in half the rim that I have and I'm putting it on a curtain rod. Now what is funny is rather then me spend 20 bucks more getting another... Read More »

Now I'm going to show you how to take a piece of felt and make curtains that will be stuck onto the picture frame border. What we do is, we take a piece of felt and we measure the length from top to bottom of the frame and then we cut that. And we're... Read More »

Ceilings in an older house can be unsightly. A relatively inexpensive way to solve the problem is to install ceiling tile. While you can attach ceiling tile directly to the ceiling with glue, it's easier to install furring strips and attach the ceiling... Read More »

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Fire blocking a wood stud wall built against cinder block. BasementVirgin Building & Construction 1 10-06-2009 01:02 AM
Installing vent in glass block window jasoncw Building & Construction 6 09-27-2009 12:57 PM
Installing a new windows in cinder block foundation monsterbash Building & Construction 1 04-13-2009 09:48 AM
installing sliding glass patio doors through a cider block wall rstnrd Building & Construction 0 11-09-2008 07:18 PM

Top of Page | View New Posts


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:58 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
© 2003 - 2009 The Building Network LLC