How to mount curtain rods to a brick wall?

Question

Looking to figure out the best method for attaching the curtain rod brackets to my brick wall.

I've tried to drill with a masonry bit but it seems almost impossible.

Are there types of glue that would suffice?

Answer 1

Drilling into the mortar joints should be relatively easy using a carbide drill bit. Use plastic expansion shields in the holes, then run the screws right in. It's best to avoid drilling into the brickwork itself, since bricks are notoriously hard and brittle and would stand a good chance of breaking or cracking.

Answer 2

A decent masonry bit on a regular drill will work but only if you go into the mortar joints. You'll just have to adjust the bracket placement a little. For less than $10 you should be able to get everything you need someplace like Walmart. Unless you have a really good hammer drill and plenty of time you won't be putting anchors in the brick. No glue will hold it permanently unless you get some high grade epoxy and hold each one in place until it sets - could take 20 minutes each.

Answer 3

Brick drills relatively easily with a good masonry bit. Make sure what you had was really a masonry bit. If you still have a problem, buy a new bit. They are pretty inexpensive. Get some inserts, the right size bit for the inserts, and the right size scres for the inserts. Once you mark your holes, you should be done in 5-minutes!

Answer 4

If you just want to hang light lacy kitchen type curtains then glue ought to work.

I'm surprised that you're having trouble with masonry drills though. If you have a big job, there's a disturbingly powerful tool that uses a .22 mm bullet casing to SHOOT nails into masonry. That works pretty good.

Answer 5

I had to hang a very large mirror over my fireplace last week. I used a masonry drill bit, and it worked fine. One thing I can definately recommend is that you use a corded drill. When I used my 22V cordless drill, I discovered that it did not have the torque to drill the hole. When I switched to mh 15 year old craftsman corded drill, I got the job done in about 10 seconds per hole drilled (I drilled 4 holes)

Answer 6

Try masonry nails. 1/4" masonry nails should be ok, depending on the weight of the curtains and rod. If you need to screw it in you could use self tapping masonry screws, go to home depot and ask the guy in hardware for recommendations. Good luck.

Answer 7

glues on brick? nono. i advise you visit a hardware store and talk to a masonry guy. visit e-how.com rent or buy a very powerful drill designed for drilling masonry. hope i helped.

Answer 8

Get full measurements of your windows. That is side to side, top to bottom. Go to a store that semi speacilizes in curtians. They will have the correct rods for you. Be prepared to pay a pretty price.

Answer 9

when u drill u have 2 use a hammer drill

Answer 10

in my old apt i had cinder block walls and i bought a black & decker heavy duty drill and it made holes in the walls. sure the landlord loved that... anyway, not sure if it's the same thing, but it might work.