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,

It looks like the screw heads on your curtain rod bracket have been stripped, which makes them tough to remove with a standard screwdriver. I’d recommend first trying to undo the bolt on the side that connects the front mounting bracket to the rear—if you can loosen or remove that, it should give you better access to the screws currently hidden behind the front bracket. Sometimes you can grip the head of the bolt with locking pliers while you turn the nut on the back, which may help free it up.

If that doesn’t work, and the screws are still stuck, you might want to try using a screw extractor bit. These are designed specifically for stripped screws and can help bite into the damaged head so you can back them out. We have a few extractor kits available that work with a standard drill. Just go slow and apply steady pressure so you don’t damage the wall further. 

I note the stripped screws fixing the bracket into the wall have a Phillips and flat head formed in them. Try switching to a flat head screw driver for them as the Phillips bit is stripped out.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[softkun123]

Hi @MitchellMc Thanks. Yes I am struggling to remove front bolt and screw as well. I tried but it won rotate at all. Hence I directly tried remove one on the wall.

[MitchellMc]

I'd concentrate on trying to remove the side bolt first, @softkun123. Place a Phillips head screwdriver in it and then use an adjustable spanner to turn the nut on the outside. Do not turn the screwdriver as it will slip. Only use it to try and hold the screw in position whilst you turn the nut with a spanner.

It's the type of thing that, with the correct tools and technique, it would likely only take a handyperson a few minutes to undo. If you continue to struggle, it might be worth employing one to do the job.

Mitchell

[softkun123]

  

Further  i was able to remove front rod. But now the problem is screws in wall are stuck. As seen in the attached pics it's one of hollow wall anchors. 

How do I dettach screws or remove anchors from wall?

[MitchellMc]

Hi @softkun123,

You could use the screw extractors I linked to above, try unscrewing them by gripping the heads with pliers, or use a flathead screwdriver instead of the phillips. 

Mitchell

[softkun123]

Do I need to apply force to pull it ? Or it should unscrew whilst anchors remaining inside wall cavity. I am afraid wall might damage.

[MitchellMc · Accepted solution]

You would use the pliers to try and unscrew the screws @softkun123. You might need to pull slightly as you do to prevent the inside section from spinning within the wall.

Mitchell

[softkun123]

Thanks it's fixed and I was able to remove screws and rod.

[softkun123]

 hi 

I need to fix this hole as seen in pics. I had removed curtain rod. How can I fix it?