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Curtain rail loose in one hole.. what do I do ?
Hi There group,
I don't claim to be a DIY expert, but I'm willing and able, and have read the website http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/contents.html ! ;-) I've just polyfillered a fairly large hole in the plasterwork and sanded it completely flat and painted. It looks as good as new.... That was after I realised that making the Polyfilla 'Stand proud' of the hole to make it look good didn't mean quite THAT proud... ;-) My question is: A curtain rail has a top screw that has come out of one of the holes\rawlplugs. The others are all secure, but it makes the pole hang out from the top hole where it is loose, even though the others are holding it. Can I extract the rawlplug, fill in, Polyfilla the hole, let it set, and and maybe use a wider rawlplug to grip - or should I take the whole curtain pole off the wall now, move it along, and redrill ? Any pointers appreciated! Regards, Paul |
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Curtain rail loose in one hole.. what do I do ?
Cheers David.
I'll try the matchstick trick first. It's pretty loose, and some plaster has come away slightly around the rawlplug. I wasn't sure if polyfilla would hold another rawlplug if I filled and then drilled.. Rgds, Paul "Lobster" wrote in message om... How 'loose' is it? if it's not too bad, as a first attempt I'd be inclined to try removing the rawlplug, shove some small bits of wood in the hole (struck matchsticks are good for this) then reinsert the rawlplug and screw in the screw. The matchsticks will hopefully pack out the extra space and let the screw bite the rawlplug. Bit of a bodge but it often works well, especially in a non-critical application like a curtain rail! David |
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Paul wrote: It's pretty loose, and some plaster has come away slightly around the rawlplug. I wasn't sure if polyfilla would hold another rawlplug if I filled and then drilled.. No - Pollyfilla isn't strong enough. Assuming the original hole is deep enough for a wall plug, a good repair material which can be drilled etc afterwards is car body filler, often called fibreglass paste or by the trade names Cataloy or Isopon. You can buy it in the likes of Halfords - it's a two part material with a hardener. It sets very quickly and can be used for other repairs round the house like wood filling where strength is needed. Make sure any loose material and dust is removed from the hole before using - as with any filler. -- *Support bacteria - they're the only culture some people have * Dave Plowman London SW 12 RIP Acorn |
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Curtain rail loose in one hole.. what do I do ?
Paul wrote:
Cheers David. I'll try the matchstick trick first. It's pretty loose, and some plaster has come away slightly around the rawlplug. I wasn't sure if polyfilla would hold another rawlplug if I filled and then drilled.. I always take the plug out, mix up some car body fller, stuff it in teh holde and ram a new plug in, and wipe teh goo clean quickly with acetone or cellulose thinners. In ten minutes the stuff is rubbery, and you put the screw in but don't tighten, In half an hour its rock solid and you tighten up. Rgds, Paul "Lobster" wrote in message om... How 'loose' is it? if it's not too bad, as a first attempt I'd be inclined to try removing the rawlplug, shove some small bits of wood in the hole (struck matchsticks are good for this) then reinsert the rawlplug and screw in the screw. The matchsticks will hopefully pack out the extra space and let the screw bite the rawlplug. Bit of a bodge but it often works well, especially in a non-critical application like a curtain rail! David |
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Wow, the knowledge in this group is amazing!
Cheers guys! I'll get down to Halfords then and report on progress. Cheers! Paul "The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... Paul wrote: Cheers David. I'll try the matchstick trick first. It's pretty loose, and some plaster has come away slightly around the rawlplug. I wasn't sure if polyfilla would hold another rawlplug if I filled and then drilled.. I always take the plug out, mix up some car body fller, stuff it in teh holde and ram a new plug in, and wipe teh goo clean quickly with acetone or cellulose thinners. In ten minutes the stuff is rubbery, and you put the screw in but don't tighten, In half an hour its rock solid and you tighten up. Rgds, Paul "Lobster" wrote in message om... How 'loose' is it? if it's not too bad, as a first attempt I'd be inclined to try removing the rawlplug, shove some small bits of wood in the hole (struck matchsticks are good for this) then reinsert the rawlplug and screw in the screw. The matchsticks will hopefully pack out the extra space and let the screw bite the rawlplug. Bit of a bodge but it often works well, especially in a non-critical application like a curtain rail! David |
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