Put up a blind without drilling
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Dunelm's No Drill blind bracket has a size limit but no weight figure, so we give no recommendation. Dunelm also says a drill is still needed to fit the blind's P-clip.
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| Product and set-up | Maker's figure | Surfaces, in the maker's words | In a bathroom | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunelm made to measure roller blind, the No Drill bracket | None published | Not stated by Dunelm | Not stated by Dunelm | Dunelm, checked |
Can you put up a roller blind without drilling?
Yes for the blind itself, with a blind sold with no-drill brackets, but if it comes with a P-clip, Dunelm says a drill is needed to fit that clip (see below). Wickes, the DIY retailer, says you don’t need a drill to put up a roller blind if it comes with no-drill brackets
. Dunelm describes its own as a twist-to-tighten No-Drill bracket
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Dunelm's limit is the blind's size: Please note, our No Drill bracket is made to hold roller blinds up to their recommended maximum weight (maximum width 180cm, maximum drop 220cm).
It names a maximum weight but gives no figure for it, so we have nothing to compare your blind with, and we give no maker rating. Dunelm adds: To ensure long-lasting performance, we advise against usage beyond normal everyday operation.
Sources: Wickes, How to fit roller blinds. Checked ; Dunelm, Windsor Blackout Made to Measure Roller Blind, No Drill Bracket option. Checked .
Why does a no-drill blind still need a drill?
Because of the P-clip. Dunelm says Installation of our No Drill blind does not require a drill, but a drill is required to fit the P-clip.
Source: Dunelm, Windsor Blackout Made to Measure Roller Blind, No Drill Bracket option. Checked .
How do you put up a roller blind with brackets?
With brackets screwed to the wall. Dunelm says Our standard bracket option includes brackets and screws designed to be installed on the inside or outside of your window recess. A drill and screwdriver are required to install.
Wickes' steps for a blind inside the window recess, in plain words, follow the two checks below.
Dunelm's made-to-measure roller blind has a chain device of its own: A breakaway device is fitted to this blind. This is designed to ensure the chain loop is broken when force is applied to the chain.
- Put the brackets at the top of the window recess, and measure so they are spaced evenly either side of the window.
- Mark the screw holes in pencil.
- Choose a drill bit that suits the wall, then drill the holes gently at the marks.
If you’re working with plaster, brick or another hard surface, we recommend using wall plugs before securing your screws.
- Line the brackets up with the holes and screw them on tightly with the screws that came with the blind. Check they are straight and firm before the blind goes in.
- When the brackets are where you want them, slide the roller tube into the clips.
Source: Wickes, How to fit roller blinds. Checked .
Source: Dunelm, Windsor Blackout Made to Measure Roller Blind. Checked .
Questions
Which drill bit do I need for blind brackets?
It depends on your wall. B&Q says If you're drilling into a plasterboard wall, a multi-surface drill bit is recommended. For brick walls, always use a masonry drill bit.
What's my wall? gives the plug, drill bit and screw for yours.
How do I take a roller blind down?
Wickes says to pull the blind up, locate the brackets and the release mechanism on one of the sides.
This is often a clip or a lever, and by releasing it, you can gently slide the blind out of the brackets.
Sources: B&Q, How to fit wall plugs. Checked ; Wickes, How to fit roller blinds. Checked .