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How can I fix the Screw Eyes to PVC window frames?

I have Net Curtains on some of my windows. Since they have been replaced with PVC window frames I have found it very difficult to keep the Net Curtains up because the Screw Eyes I use can't be put into the plastic window frame. Instead I screw these into the brick work. The tension on the Net Curtain rod pulls the screw eyes out after a while. I have drilled larger holes and bonded the screw eyes to the wall with strong adhesives but even this only works for a while.

Anyone got any tips?

John R.
September 2003

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lm
July 2009

if your are puting up roman blinds, there is no need to screw the baton to the window frame. just Put a strip of adhesive hook velcro above the window where you want the blind to hang from, make it the same length as the baton on your roman blind, then stick an adhesive loop velcro the full length of the baton which is attached to the top of the blind and attach the blind to the window frame. Your blinds will stay firm in place and can be romoved as many times as you wish without disturbing the effectivness of the velcro.

vee
December 2008

Use tension rods

Deb
August 2008

just drill small holes in upvc and screw self tap screws a bit larger than hole and use hook instead of eyes to hang your rail

a glazier
June 2004

Use net rods & stick on holders to hold the rods in place.

Elle
June 2004

Put a strip of Velcro on the window frame and the opposite on the net you can bye rolls of it (strip)

Stan the Man
January 2004

I drill holes into the wall as close to the window frame as possible and put in a screw eye. To ensure that these hold I bond them into place with Araldite.

Pete Young
September 2003