How to put up a curtain pole

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[@raving888]

To help prevent levelling mistakes I fix one of the end brackets first. Then I put the curtain rod through and support the other end holding the other end bracket. This other end is held with one hand and the other hand holds a level, I raiise or lower the support until level and then mark the drill hole.

[@dw4525]

Was just about to do the same. Thanks for confirming it will work.

[@oKOMAPo]

If you have a large window though, central bracket first makes sense. Unless you carry a 2.5m spirit level around

[@DrJBarnes]

Thank you so much for this. my years of having a fear of hanging curtain rods is now over. Hung 3 rods last night following these instructions. Wife very happy now!!

[@bandq]

Brilliant, good job! 💪 We love to hear feedback like this, glad you found our video helpful 😁

[@khalekichambo1131]

I've realised a few mistakes I've made over the years. I'm currently fixing my loose curtain poles and came across this. Thank you for this.

[@tracymcbride3756]

Your instructions are the BEST that I have seen. Thanks Man.

[@ruthkibore4757]

Thanks for this put up mine now

[@frankymacf]

Important if you want a precise gap between the bottom of the curtain and the floor: in this video, they do not adjust for the fact that they are using keyhole brackets to mount the pole. They have drilled holes 5-10mm higher to allow for the bracket to slip down after it is mounted.

[@jennifermason9557]

Thank you! Need to do this and a bit nervous about it. But this video steps out what i need to do very clearly!

[@solarhead2040]

Thanks for the help. I did everything you said and my windows look amazing now. Thanks B&Q.

[@LindyBum1147]

This video was very helpful. I just put up my curtain pole and curtain using this video. Thanks!

[@debradeliso]

Thanks guys! I went through the discovery with you as I watched your video.

[@michaellavery4899]

Thanks. This made a daunting prospect feel achievable.

[@bandq]

You're welcome 😄

[@vivianaldridge1]

Excellent video. Answered all the questions I had in my head :-)

[@Dean90125]

Great video. Detailed but at the same time straight to the point.

[@bandq]

Glad you liked it 😊

[@cookiekrazy22]

Excellent video. Very thorough instructions. Thanks!

[@oddities-whatnot]

Very informative. Its years since I hung anything on walls, it was a very old property and had no plasterboard.

[@ann-marieswaby2476]

Thank you guys you've made it so much clearer for me. Thanks once again

[@bandq]

That's what we're here for! Happy to hear that it helped! 😁

[@roryoconnor5533]

Excellent video. Learned a lot. Thank you.

[@Lautaro_Guindulain]

Excellent! finally a good video about this procedure.

[@Sunny-ip7um]

You make it sound like surgery lol

[@shamimshaukat6609]

very simple and helpful video. thanks

[@t3chnicolor]

Thanks so much!

[@mattmclellan123]

Really helpful video! Thank you

[@DarkGamer72]

Thank you for this it's massively helpful!

[@bandq]

Thank you! Glad it helped 😊

[@keenansteverson5100]

Thank you. Quite helpful. I will put up my curtains now!

[@dmavs4131]

best curtain video. i was able to put my curtain rod up relatively easy. thanks!

[@richardbeyer4011]

This is a very helpful video and just what I needed to hang my drapes. Thanks for your time and effort in producing this!

[@StefanyJohnson]

You guys made this look so easy. Thank you for simple instructions.

[@contact3604]

We can all do it now! Thanks to B+Q 👍 Moira From England.

[@sierrap219]

I am serious I love you people

[@richardmcdougal93]

Thanks.great video,now i know what to do

[@melissaapril20]

Good video! Thanks

[@oldyellerschannel4676]

Thanks! I was wondering how to get drapes with grommet holes over the huge glass finials at both ends of the rods. The photos on the site doesn't show the "grub screws". And now I know...thanks again!

[@Lukischannel]

wow thanks so much! this is a very detailed tutorial!

[@elsaortiz7589]

Awesome, thanks

[@juliagregory2564]

Thank you! All of the other vids I watched skipped the step of showing how to use the level to ensure that the pole is straight. I'm off to hang my lovely new curtain rods now. ; )

[@llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll]

Thanks my English brother, love from Canada , I dident have safety specs but I think I can do it

[@tharangaweerarathne6221]

Thanks for your guide. .

[@aryankhan613]

Great work

[@m41nd3]

Really nice video - just one note 😅 "our window is 740 millimeters wide" @ 2:50, that's likely 74 inches, @ 2:58 the middle mark is not at "370 millimeters" but at 37 inches 👀

[@bandq]

Thanks for your feedback, we'll let the team know!

[@eternity7477]

Why do you assume it has to be in inches? They come from a country using metres, cm and mm, like the majority of the civilized world lol

[@m41nd3]

@@eternity7477 Please re-read what I wrote, I'm not assuming anything. The measuring tape @ 2:58 reads 37 inches, not 370 millimiters. Thus the whole thing is 74 inches, not 740 millimiters. Even without the measuring tape shot it's straightforward to work out, because 740 millimiters is 260 millimiters less than one meter and that window looks obviously wider than that.

[@mustaphaabodrar7580]

Thank you

[@odoblackstar_8397]

Lovely explanation thank you guys

[@bandq]

You're welcome! 😊

[@GTKAG36]

this is awesome.

[@a.856]

Thanks alot B&Q

[@bandq]

Our pleasure 🙌 Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@rikaa364]

So helpful thanks guys

[@bandq]

You're welcome 😊

[@subinpauljoy]

Watching this fr India 8 years after the published date. Thanks for such detailed tutorial.

[@catherinewalker512]

Very helpful

[@GalaxyDesign100]

Nice job! Good drapery tutorials are hard to find.

[@blessedtaylor6478]

This was so helpful

[@bandq]

We're so happy you found it helpful! 😊🧡

[@tituskurian9710]

Woow...Thanks very much ..! I hav got some idea. but your tutorial is a good guide. Well which one is tat driller u using ? wireless one ? is it strong enough to drill concrete ? ( Bosche ?)

[@steffydog]

Fab thanks

[@trendylocsbyginna3617]

Can you do a video on how to install ceiling curtain track and b&q? Tried to find help on how to do it from the shop with no luck. I have bought some bricks for the tracks but not sure how to use them on the ceiling

[@missmaggie2620]

This was very clear and concise, thank you!

[@cpe1704tks.]

+Waddya Tawkin I concur. This video was great. Nice work!

[@kenhono55]

Very good

[@isamustafa3988]

Thank yaaa

[@paulcoates208]

Any tips for hanging curtains over walls layered with plasterboard - rockwool - block

[@darkpandemonium2622]

omg my curtains been sitting for three months and i still dont think i cant do this

[@kl3579]

I feel your pain

[@pprreejj]

thanks! really helpful...

[@youcanthandlethisnow3841]

What size of drill bit is he using ?

[@phironcjones4057]

very helpful! thank you.

[@johnfullwood1243]

Did the second fixing on each support require raw plug? Looked like the screw was drilled straight in with no plug

[@curtisgannon8475]

Whatever it looks like they did, you DO need to put plugs in on every bracket otherwise It won’t support the weight of the curtains

[@sab4311]

yes that was the only part that confused me too

[@tigistshawel7793]

Wow so good

[@bandq]

Thank you😊!

[@rohanblues]

Marvelous

[@bandq]

🧡🥰

[@saminaali675]

What mm (diameter) drill bit did u use?

[@taliesincoburnpercival7450]

Thanks for the helpful video, I honestly didn't know people had this accent, its like taking psychedelic drugs

[@Howie57]

But, why have them over the radiator? In the winter months there'll be scrunched up on the windowsill, not nice at all

[@lewisner]

I have a roller blind as well as the curtains. Summer = curtains. Winter = roller blind.

[@veggie42]

What if you move in and the existing curtain pole breaks and then you find the pole that should have extension inside is missing where can I get a new inside extension pole part without buying a while new pole?

[@saminamahmood4915]

Ty

[@userdxream7648]

Samina Mahmood :}

[@jamesking3654]

Wow. Is there anywhere in can find how to put up a pole without drilling? My walks are to hard and crumbly to drill into. Also I am worried abiut putting up a board to drill the poll into as all glues seem to he rubbish. They always fall off.

[@ab4843]

Fuck this. I'll just get my dad to do it.

[@pinkie09999]

Thank you so much for the video, so helpfullll ::)

[@KEZIAHAMIRRA]

What if there is kno space at the end for the wall bracket..then what?

[@Chimiri88]

5:48 mindblown. Learned something new

[@Jake-ym7tv]

Hello really appreciate the video, I've tried putting up a curtain pole above my window but after drilling into the wall an inch or 2 I hit something very hard and can't seem to drill past it.. could you please help with any advice? Thank you

[@bandq]

Hi, Jake! High five for making the first step to doing it yourself 🙌 Ultimately, this would come down to what kind of drill you're using when drilling into concrete walls. We have another video that gives more tips for drilling into concrete walls. You can find it here: bit.ly/3l2rIv9. We hope this helps 😊

[@cuicinmaki3974]

Super

[@onerydoory]

the bit i couldnt fathom out was how do you screw up the bracket to the wall ? i cant get the screw driver to go behind the bracket !

[@snugglefunny]

What size drill bit please and is a hammer setting necessary ?

[@rosskirk3490]

The man in the video didn't seem to know either. You will notice when inserting the plug for the centre bracket he put in a grey (smaller diameter) plug, when the video cut to show him driving the screw in, the grey plug had miraculously turned into a brown plug. Very sloppy

[@galaxi407]

Does anyone know the name of the wooden piece that's sits above the window? It's used to attach curtain hooks etc?

[@bandq]

Hi, there. This is called a pelmet board, hope that helps!

[@watvid1]

What if there are pipes, where will you drill?

[@Leviathan123456]

does anyone wanna come to my house and put my curtains up for me?!

[@thomasczthomash1859]

I'll give it a rip

[@veggie42]

If only mine could I've got a problem caused by previous tenants it's unfair

[@flagwaver1969]

I'll take standard weights and measures any day. Nice folks though. Helpful vid.

[@sreidy1281]

Very helpful suggestions. Need professional window dresser to put mine up. Not physically able to do so.

[@bandq]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@sreidy1281]

Do you know of any professional window dresser?

[@janfairhurst3759]

put my curtain rails up today following this video dinit have a clue how to do it

[@amandafawcett8474]

what drill did they use ?

[@bandq]

Hi Amanda, a MAC ALLISTER MHD18-2Li 18V Hammer drill has been used in this video. I hope this helps! 😊

[@eoinMB3949]

What type of drill would do the job for this?

[@bandq]

Hi there, any drill would do. If the drill has a hammer setting, this will make it easier. I hope this helps!

[@kingofwebguru]

Does anyone know what type of the drill it is, combi or drill? What is the name of the detector for pipework in the wall?

[@Gill-linto]

Ask at a local DIY store 😊

[@bandq]

Hi there, a MAC ALLISTER MHD18-2Li 18V Hammer drill has been used in this video. You will find our range of detectors here bit.ly/48jurXZ. I hope this helps! 😊

[@posypoodle6034]

I have just been googling curtain pole as I got a new pair of curtains. Utube, you scare me!

[@LeaderofRussiadhbfsdfbs]

Just watching this noble video fully restores my once eroded faith in the concept that one refers to as humanity

[@mattw70]

I like how she says curtain.

[@maxchalk]

Great video but builders need to stop putting radiators by windows🙄

[@bandq]

We're so happy you liked the video! 😊

[@dinoselva9300]

7:45 more heat in the room

[@muhammadazaz3620]

my speed is 30 muint on 6 curtains pitting every tape of curtain no problem

[@Sunny-ip7um]

Excellent instructions and advice, until he advised tucking them into the radiator when closed 🙈 I'm all for energy saving, but really? 😆

[@philnewton-england7795]

Do you have employees that will come out & do it for me ? (at a price - Obvs).

[@bandq]

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[@philnewton-england7795]

@@bandq Oh that's excellent. Many thanks for this. I'll give them a go. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@servant5948]

Cool video, but the use of a measuring tape to install the bracket is too time consuming, and might occasionally lead to mistakes. One can benefit from a preset-holes marking tool, like an RPC (Rody Precision Corner) that can speed things up, and make the installation process much easier. The RPC also has bubble levels built into it, so one does not need to carry an extra level tool around.

[@Chivas6]

Here's your American translation. ''Muuurggh Durrrr durrr. Durrrr Nnnghhhh. Errgghh. Murrrrrr y'all''

[@claireajibola3287]

Sounds pretty complicated 😕

[@bandq]

Give it a go 💪 We'll be here if you need any assistance 😄

[@Gilemena]

So cute. There should be an American translation. ;)

[@drsf4692]

Sorry, I didn't understand.