Fixing a curtain holder to a hole in the wall where it was pulled out?

Question

I had put up a curtain using a curtain pole that sat on two metal "L" shaped things that i screwed into the wall, then someone pulled it down so one of the metal things came out leaving a couple of holes where the screws used to hold the "L" shape in, but of course the holes are now bigger than the screws!

What is the best way of sticking the curtain pole holder back where it was? Or maybe the best glue to just glue the screws into the wall again? (brick wall)

Any advise would be wonderful! :)

Answer 1

1) Can you move the brackets (the L shaped things) and start again on a firm piece of wall. And then just fill the holes that are not required with Polyfilla. That's probably the easiest for you.

2) If it's a pole , consider having a central bracket as well. This will give more support.

Answer 2

Given that we're talking about a brick wall, you have a couple of options.

Option #1: Note: I've seen this type of patch done w/ clear caulk -or- rigid foam filler. Both worked fine... neither will bear under a LOT of weight, but it'll certainly hold a curtain rod.

The first and easiest to effect is to get several* wooden toothpicks and a tube of clear caulk. *-The definition of "several" is contingent on how big the hole you're filling is.

Stick a nice big blob of caulk into the back end of the hole. Then take 2-4 toothpicks, run a line of caulk down their length and then stick 'em in the hole; repeat this step until the hole is absolutely crammed with toothpicks covered in caulk.

Read the caulk directions and see how long the caulk is supposed to dry... add another 8-24 hours to this due to the fact that there should be no air circulating around the caulk. So, if the caulk can be used in 24 hours, add another 24 to this figure and don't touch the patched hole for 48 hours.

At the end of the cure time, lightly try to wiggle the toothpicks. If they wiggle a LOT, or come out or otherwise aren't securely in the hole, move on to suggestion # 2, below.

So long as the toothpick/caulk patch holds, take a razor knife and clip off the ends of the toothpicks protruding out of the hole.

Using a hand drill (or using a power drill v-e-r-y gently), drill pilot holes in your new "wood patch" that're a tich smaller than the screws used by the curtain rod bracket.

Mount the bracket... prior to s******g the screws in, put a small blob of caulk in each pilot hole. DO NOT HANG THE CURTAIN ROD YET! Wait another 24-48 hours for the caulk to cure around the s***w threads.

Option #2: Use "Mighty Putty" (or any bonding epoxy... check your local auto parts store for a MP equivalent) to remount the bracket to your brick wall.

Hope this helps,

      TX Griff

Answer 3

Even easier, is to put a little plastic s***w anchor into the hole.

Use one that fits the s***w you want to use.

If it's too small to fit snugly, wrap the little end with a bit of tape until it does fit snugly.

Piece of cake

Answer 4

Use bigger screws.