If this curtain rod is going above the window than you also try to move your bracket over to the side so that they are in line with the vertical window frame an 1 inch from the edge of the window framing there should be a stud on the each side of the window.
How to hang a curtain rod on plaster wall.
How to hang curtains on plaster walls.
Tape the area around the pilot hole to prevent the plaster from chipping.
If the window does not have a stud on each side you may need to use a plastic wall anchor.
After you ve decided where the curtains should go you can determine where the brackets should be placed.
How to install curtain hardware on plaster walls.
Goal is to screw mounting brackets in to one of these wood strips or in to the stud.
Step 2 nail and drill through cross cuts.
How to hang curtains on plaster walls.
Select the smallest size of anchor that will work with the screws that you need to use to hang the curtain rod.
It may be easier to.
Basically lath is what s locking up plaster in place.
Step 1 mark rod placement.
Hold up your curtain rod where you want to install it and use the level to make sure it is even.
Mark both sides of each stud with a light pencil mark.
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Drill holes through the plaster for toggle bolts or molly bolts where no studs or header framing is.
You want to hang them as high above your window frame as you can.
Scan the wall with a studfinder to locate the studs in the installation area.
Decide on curtain placement.
As long as they re at least a few inches below.