How to install DAR pine along the top of window?

[softkun123]

1) In another curtain rod in bedroom .... If installing 89-x-19mm-1-8m-dar-pine-premium along the top of window and securing into several studs with screws and then attaching brackets to this timber beam .... what screws are suggested for this ?

I believe I would 2 types of screw - one for attaching dar pine to studs and 2nd type of screws for attaching bracket to timber beam/

2) Also one rod is longer approx 4.5m. So can i use 2 DAR pines of 2.4m  adjoining/close to each other for longer curtain rods? would this work? Also this way I would be able to carry DAR pines in SUV as well without need for trailer or ute.

[EricL]

Hello @softkun123 

If you are installing 89 x 19mm 1.8m DAR Pine Premium, I suggest using Zenith 10G x 50mm Countersunk Rib Head Chipboard Screws to attach to studs and Zenith 8G x 20mm Countersunk Rib Head Chipboard Screws to attach bracket to timber panel.

In regards to the 2.4meter DAR pines it should work even if the timber is slightly short. The brackets can be installed ever so slightly inside the length of the pine piece.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric  

[softkun123]

Thanks @EricL would the this screw be fine as well Zenith 10G x 50mm Zinc Plated Countersunk Head Wood Screws - 15 Pack? I would be using this for curtain track to timber via plasterboard as well

Also what would be difference between Zenith 10G x 50mm Zinc Plated Countersunk Head Wood Screws - 15 Pack & https://www.bunnings.com.au/zenith-10g-x-50mm-countersunk-rib-head-chipboard-screws-20-pack_p2420240

[MitchellMc]

That would work too @softkun123, it's just that it will penetrate into the wall cavity and you'll need to check whether the 10G screw is too big for your brackets. They'd typically take a 8G screw as Eric suggested.

There's not a great deal of difference between the two screws you've linked. One is just a general purpose wood screw and the other is designed specifically for chipboard. They would both work for the job at hand.

Mitchell

[softkun123]

1) so I can use 2 dar pines along the same rod? Do I need to join the dar pines using brackets or so? If so which bracket?

2) Also I couldn't find studs on top of windows but towards the top of 2 ends of windows only.

Will the lengthy dar pine solution work in this case? Or else what should I do?

[MitchellMc]

Yes, you can use two lengths of timber butted up against each other @softkun123. Provided that they are both equally secured into the studs, I don't see any reason to join the sections together.

As long as the ends are mounted securely into the timber studs at the end that's the most important part, as it's where you'll be mounting the blinds. For the middle section, you might just have to use plasterboard fixings to secure the timber there, especially at the join.

Mitchell

[softkun123]

What sort of DAR PINE would be suitable from below?

1) Would below pre primed work as well?

Porta 92x18mm 2.7m DAR Rectangle Pre-Primed FJ Pine

https://www.bunnings.com.au/porta-92-x-18mm-2-7m-dar-rectangle-pre-primed-fj-pine_p8480064

2) would standard dar pine work as well?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/89-x-19mm-1-2m-dar-pine-standard_p8401491

[JacobZ]

Hi @softkun123,

Assuming they are being used indoors, either of these timbers would work.

The only real difference is that the unprimed timber would need to be primed before painting.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[softkun123]

@MitchellMc 

I dont have studs at the 2 adjacent timbers of 1.8m each.

can i use Ramset super wallmate and nylon wall mate for the ends ?

There is stud in between somewhere for one of the timber and more towards right for 2nd timber

[JacobZ]

Hi @softkun123,

In an ideal world, everything would line up with a stud, but where it's not possible, it's perfectly fine to use wall anchors.

I'd suggest using Super Wallmates on the ends where a stud isn't available, but it would be best if at least part of each timber is attached to a stud.

Do you have a photo of where you are looking to attach the timbers? I might be able to provide some guidance about the likely location of the studs if I can see the windows.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob