How to Put Up A Curtain Pole

In this short but informative video, blacksmith Richard Fishenden, shows you the best way to put up a metal curtain pole.
Made by the Forge’s wrought iron Curtain Poles are hand-forged with great expertise and look great once up above your window and securely on the wall. But before the curtains go up, the curtain pole has to be correctly installed.
In this step by step video Richard talks through some of the most commonly asked questions and explains clearly and concisely what you need to consider and do before putting up your rail. He talks you through the tools you will need so the process is as easy as possible. This tutorial is designed to be helpful for anyone looking to install a Made by the Forge pole.
Made by the Forge is a British company making wrought iron products for your home and garden. The ironwork is individually handmade, affordable, forged in the UK and guaranteed for life. They offer you an exceptional personal service. Shipping worldwide to most destinations.
For more information, ideas, prices, ordering, ideas and pictures go to: madebytheforge.co.uk

[@paulcarrmusicandvideo]

A great tip on how to get the pole straight, thank you : )

[@madebytheforge6042]

No problem Paul, glad we helped.

[@TranceHeed]

No wall plugs needed?

[@harrythebear]

Incredibly helpful video Richard, thank you, and thanks for all your patience and advice helping me out on the phone now that I'm a customer of MBTF - sometimes, idiots like me really NEED that idiot's guide to what seems (but actually isn't) a simple job, and your input has been genuinely invaluable! Very best, Harry Harrison!!

[@MentalMindFork]

Thank you so much. Managed to put mine up today :)

[@500gsma3]

Very useful video, appreciated.

[@wisdommorepreciousthanrubi8321]

Thanks a lot.

[@bridigetanderson6685]

Very helpful! Thank You!

[@madebytheforge6042]

You're welcome!

[@SuzyElzaharOfficial]

Thanks for the video

[@fragileearth992]

Thank you so much, i know what i hv to do, u explained very well.

[@madebytheforge6042]

Great, glad we can help and sorry for the delay as we only just found these messages.

[@davidjeffreys9063]

That curtain pole looks like it's been found in an archaeological dig

[@khadarabdi531]

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[@angiebamfo473]

Exactly😂

[@fatimaahmed1031]

Thank u ,nicely explained..

[@madebytheforge6042]

No problem, thanks for watching.

[@TammyJ7628]

Thankyou so much

[@siuzuwln]

Hi there, I wanna ask why you don’t use a drywall anchor? My wall is built by wood. Just see if it’s the same🙏🏼

[@a.856]

Thanks alot

[@jacig2083]

Clear instructions and demonstration, much appreciated thankyou.

[@sarhette12]

How do you know how far to drill?

[@lewisner]

Measure the length of the rawl plugs you are using and drill the hole deep enough for them.

[@sabine7864]

Hi Richard
Wonder if you can advise, I have moved into a new bedroom and struggling to put up a curtain rail. Your curtain pole holder has small holes, mine has big hole in the middle so I can't use normal screws, they need to have big heads otherwise they fall through. I have attempted a few different screws but it seems as though nothing holds the curtain pole up.
Prior there were some plastic screw holders in the wall so I wonder if I need to use them to hold the screws in. Can you please show how to drill them into the wall, would appreciate it - thank you very much

[@crimesacrosstheglobe1885]

Best type drill? Volt?? Always 7-8 cm above window.

[@one-off3264]

What do you recommend doing if the pole has a centre bracket? You would then hit the lintel when drilling. Do you recommend drilling a concrete lintel with an SDS and a steel one with a non masonry bit a bit smaller than the screw size? That pole was hollow but you do solid ones as well right? What fixings do you recommend for something very heavy?

[@ellenfitzhenry8885]

Does he mean curtain rod?

[@786superman]

What type of drill do I need, ??? Wall plugs, what about 2 x1 timber fir extra support. Do you offer live chat

[@jkj1459]

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[@thumperliciouz]

Do I have to worry about drilling into any pipes or electrical ?

[@ChrisSmith-br3gm]

should the wall be drilled with rawl plugs?

[@davidwaddington9414]

yes.

[@InTheFlatField]

Shouldn't you have a ring the other side of the bracket each end? How can the curtain be pulled fully else?

[@madebytheforge6042]

Yes you should. Well spotted. I guess that was camera nerves! I might look super cool but I found making these quite hard. Once you forget to do something there is no adding it in later!

[@Jenny-xk6ir]

Are you drilling into drywall or wood? If drywall, don't you need an anchor?

[@madebytheforge6042]

Drywall in as much as blockwork of some kind and yes you need a rawl plug to fix the bracket firm.

[@usbcloud5340]

Master

[@lewisner]

Just a little tip, a lady whose video I watched said the pole should be two thirds up from the top of the window to the ceiling.

[@slickchick5811]

I saw that. She's sticking to the one size fits all method.

[@Jakie24]

What are the hooks called to put the pole on?

[@madebytheforge6042]

These are called Brackets. We sell them on our website www.madebytheforge.co.uk and I hope you like them.

[@jayjayceltic431]

What if im drilling n hitting metal or sreel

[@rs-qt1qg]

Then you drill about 100mm either side or higher

[@fouadnasser5646]

Where did you buy the pole?

[@madebytheforge6042]

www.madebytheforge.co.uk is the shape where you can find them.

[@kingofenglandthethir]

That’s a medieval curtain pole , I guess.

[@suzannemanktelow2005]

No rawl plugs or tape measures were harmed during the making of this video... 😂

[@MudasiruMohammedSuraj]

Hi

[@c.m5043]

How the tits did he do this without rawl plugs?