On 22/09/09 13:31, TheScullster wrote:

Is it usual these days to fit wood batons and then screw curtain rails to
these, or mount the rail direct on the wall?

Last few rooms I've decorated I've removed the batons and fitted new new
rails/poles direct to the wall - looks less 60's/70's to me, no doubt
batons are the "next big thing" for interior designers to bring back.