How to install a curtain rod on a wall?
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I used to live in houses that were pure concrete so it was relatively easy to do this.How can I attach a rod to the wall?I've never done anything with a drywall, I am currently living in the U.S., and my house is pretty much every other house here has drywalls.
It seems to me that if I just do it in the Drywall it will fall down, as it is not strong enough, my intuition says that behind the drywall there has to be some wood frame where people attach the rods.I don't have blue prints for my house, what would be a good way to know where to put this rod?
The previous owner removed curtain rods that were installed.I have no idea how this is possible, but it is clear to me.
If that is relevant, this is a 2000 house that I just bought.There is a brick veneer on the outside and a wood frame inside.
I need help with how to do this or what to buy, please.
Most wood framed houses have wood framing on either side of the window.You will most likely hit wood if you mount an inch and a half away from the window opening.
The best way to buy a stud finder is to go to the store.The wood/metal framing will be found by a small hand held device.When you need to hang something that needs more support, it's a handy item to keep around the house.
There are many shapes and sizes of drywall anchors.Pick the one that is appropriate for the load being applied.
Attach bookshelves through the drywall to the wood stud using a stud finder.