lol, i think u should install the railing first then do the plaster ceiling, now its very hard to install the railing.

So, this design of hiding the railing, what do you tell your plaster contractor when you wanna do this?

pelmet

its a recessed curtain niche. prior to screwing up n skimming the ceiling boards, they shouldve put timber plank/metal piece on top of the ceiling board and its metal frame for the curtain track to be screwed onto for a firm and secure hold. without that it just wont be able to last, afew pulls with the curtains or using a heavier fabric, and u will see screws losing grip on the plaster board or even the metal frames.

a pelmet is different. it is like a piece of panel, down from the overall ceiling height to cover the track. usually used to maximise low ceiling height.

for my case, the plaster ceiling contractor did not put any timber on top of ceiling board....he say can tahan....

then i went to curtain shop to get advise, they also say just screw to plaster ceiling with helicopter screw....i asked them, can last or not...they say no worry as they've installed quite many times.....

u can try for an experience. btw, whats the height and width of the curtain?

width 144 inch and height is 110 inch

seems ok, though still risky.

xSean, how did you instal your track and curtain? Screw to the plaster or ceiling? Can post photos?

You have to dismantle the plaster syiling for that part only, install the railing, and then, put back.. probably, a new plaster ceiling.

It's a costly approach, but I believe, putting the plaster ceiling back won't be that expensive since all they need to do is screw the plaster board to the ceiling (to it's original rail on the ceiling) and apply the plaster compound..

This post has been edited by zeese: Mar 28 2012, 04:47 PM