curtain pole

Hi, I’ve been attempting to hang a curtain rail up for nice blackout curtains that are triple layered. However I cannot seem to drill any further than 1-2cm into the wall above sliding patio doors. Idk whether I need a stronger drill bit, or whether to not drill above as there are radiator...

Going to let the photos do all the talking but I am not sure how these screws appear to have slid out of the wall. If I want to put the pole up in same position again, do I need to use some special compound like this one by Toupret? https://www.toupret.co.uk/joint-skim-fill.html Or mount the...

Hey everyone, I'm new to this stuff so thanks for all your help guys! :) Sorry for the long post! Summary: Trying to fit curtains onto a bay window but there is no wall to screw into above, only rafters. Detail: There is no wall or lintel above my bay window. Basically, it's a normal pitched...

Please see photos... Unfortunately should have tried to do something prior to getting fitted wardrobes possible fix pole to ceiling but I'm struggling with space now! Any ideas most welcome.

Hi, I want to fit a curtain pole to the wall, above a pair of windows and door. The problem is there seems to be some sort of metal lintel about 1 inch below the plaster. I've bought the finest drill bits - Milwaukee Thunderweb, set my cordless drill to hammer and max torque and it won't go...