How to remove curtain rod screws?

[softkun123]

 how to remove screws from curtain rod and wall. They seems to be stuck and would move.

Please see below pics. One is on rod and another one on wall.

[MitchellMc]

Hi @softkun123,

You could use Spakfilla to fill the hole and then sand to a smooth surface, or you might find this Selleys Spakfilla Wall Repair Kit useful. After repairing the hole, you'll need to apply two coats of primer and then, when dry, paint.

Mitchell

[softkun123]

Hi

After removing curtain tracks, I can see wood from hole slightly upper side where originally installed. Please see attached pics.

Can I use this wood to install curtain tracks red marks in the pic? 

If so what sort of screws would be required?

As per  pics it's approx 4 cm deep and there's is void in between.

However, I am not sure the length of wood and whether it span across the top of windows.

 

 

 

[softkun123]

Thanks @MitchellMc 

Can I use attached 2 products together as seen in pics? 

  

The plasterboard joint tape and spakfilla rapid 180g

[MitchellMc]

Yes, you can, @softkun123.

Mitchell

[J-P]

Take a plasterboard peice that is larger than the hole. Mark the sides of it over by keeping it covering the hole. Then use a plasterboard knife to cut along the lines. Now take a length of wood that is bigger than the hole. Insert it inside and screw it on to top and bottom of existing plasterboard. Insert the new peice and screw it in. Use plaster tape on the gaps and plaster the entire place. After drying you can choose a new spot for curtains

[MitchellMc]

Hi @softkun123,

Ideally you want to screw into the studs rather than a timber that has a void between it and the plasterboard. You might find a stud detector helpful when trying to locate mounting points. Here's a useful guide: How to use a stud finder. It's unlikely that you'll find studs in the correct locations for your mounting brackets, but it's always good to check first. Even if you can get a couple of point screwed directly into timber that's more secure than having all mounts in the plasterboard.

Mitchell

[softkun123]

Thanks @MitchellMc . I tried finding stud but couldn't find it.

Would you say it's safe to use timber which is approx 4 cm away from wall?

[MitchellMc]

There should be vertical studs every 450 or 600mm across the wall @softkun123.

You could possibly use the timber you've found, but given it's recessed 4cm into the wall, it's hard to tell whether it would be a solid method for connection.

Mitchell

[softkun123]

Thanks @MitchellMc 

After applying sparkfilla below are the images how 2 different spot looks.

Is it good enough?

  

[MitchellMc]

Not quite @softkun123. You're doing a good job, though. You need to apply another thin, consistent coat over the whole area and sand it smooth. You don't want to be able to see the tape or have any of those gaps. One nice smooth coat.

When you run your fingers over the area it should be smooth.

Mitchell