By: Stephen Drummonsy
Submitted: 2010-10-26 08:01:16 | Word Count: 713
When hanging something on the wall, whether it’s a shelf, curtain pole, picture or flowering basket, you will need a sturdy fixing to make sure the item stays attached. Always check for hidden pipes and electric cables with an electronic detector before drilling into a wall. Listed here are a few examples.
Putting up a fixed shelf.
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The best shelf supports are non-adjustable brackets, which are ideal for putting up just one shelf. Space the brackets according to your shelf material, its thickness as well as the load the shelf will likely be supporting. Brackets are fitted with the longer arm against the wall and then the shorter one under the shelf, therefore the length of this longer arm will determine how closely shelves will be fitted one above the other should you wish to put up several shelving.
1. Hold the shelf against the wall and mark where you wish the base to go. Then mark where the initial bracket is required to be, as well as the distance to the following bracket. Check the marks are level with a spirit level.
2. Hold the first bracket up to your mark, checking it’s vertical, and mark the wall through the fixing holes. Repeat with your second bracket. If there are in excess of two brackets, fit them between the outer brackets, equal distances apart.
3. Drill into the wall, insert wallplugs if you have a masonry wall, and screw the brackets in place. Lay the shelf across, and put a mark through the holes in the brackets for the fixing screws underneath it. Take the shelf down and drill pilot holes for the short screws, but be certain not to travel right through the shelf. Replace the shelf and screw home the fixing screws.
Putting up a curtain track.
When putting up a curtain track or pole, either buy the precise length or get one longer than you require and cut it to fit. The screws supplied with the curtain track might not be long enough to accomplish a secure fixing. In that case, use longer screws and wallplugs, or screw into sound ceiling timber. The window top or ceiling may not be quite level, so mount the track parallel to whichever is the most horizontal.
1. Decide on the correct length of track to match your curtains and cut it to length using a fine-tooth hacksaw. Remove any burrs from the cut ends with a craft knife and file. If ever the window is wide and the curtains thick, the track will have to reach further than if the fabric is lightweight. Calculate how much the track will reach beyond the recess. Use a ruler and pencil to extend the line.
2. Measure 25mm in from the end of the line and 50mm up; this will be the fixing position for the end bracket. Repeat to discover the position of the other end bracket. Mark the remaining fixing positions at equal intervals between both end brackets, measuring 50mm up from the top of the window recess every time
3. Check at each fixing position that there are no hidden pipes or cables. If all is clear, drill the fixing holes and insert wallplugs of the right size for your screws. Screw the mounting clips into position, following the manufacturer’s instructions. The bracket latches which the track fits into needs to be facing forward.
4. To fit the end stops, slip one over each end of your track and tighten the retaining screws.
5. Place the track into the slot in one of the end brackets. Push the bracket latch until you hear a click. Clip the remaining track into place in the same way.
Author Resource:-
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