Here are some guidelines to bear in mind:
- Battens should be fixed to rafters set at centres not more than 600mm apart.
- They should span at least three rafters and be at least 1.2m long.
- No more than one in four battens should be joined over one truss for gauges over 200mm.
- For gauges less than 200mm there can be a maximum of three consecutive joins in any twelve coursing of battens.
How thick of a batten do I Need?
Treated 1” thick timber is what you want for battens. Nowt wrong with using the 1x4 you’ve got, if you can rip it into 2 or 3 narrower bits it’s ideal. Usual choice would be 25x38 treated tile batten which is good stuff for a £1 per metre. Essential I would say.
How do you fix a crooked batten board?
Install the battens to cover the gaps. Drive nails (which will need to be longer than the board nails) through the gaps; avoid driving through the boards. Use a level to make sure the boards are plumb. If a batten is crooked, stretch a string alongside it and force it straight as you nail.
How far apart should vertical battens be?
The spacing of the vertical battens will depend on the width of your wall. It's best to space them evenly, about 10-12 inches apart, but they don't have to be exact. For example, if your wall is 100 inches wide, you'll install a 2-inch board on either side, then have 96 inches left to fill.
What kind of wood do you use to make battens?
To seal out moisture, the boards should be in sound condition and free of any open knots—the battens themselves should lap at least 3/4 inch onto the boards on both sides. Cedar is a good lumber of choice because it's soft; harder wood, such as pressure-treated pine, will not seal as well and is more likely to crack after installation.
How to make a batten for a blind?
Prepare your batten. With your batten is cut to size, lay it across the top of your blind, in line with its final position; this will allow you to see where the cords need to be attached. Make a mark on the batten in line with each cord – this is where you need to place the eyelets. Now drill small pilot holes on the marks ready for the eyelets.
How to fix blinds with two people?
To make sure you’re fixing the blind in the right place, Attach your blind to the batten by the velcro, fully extend the blind and hold it in front of the window.
Can you fix a roman blind batten?
How you choose to fix the roman blind batten will depend on the type of window frame – wood, metal or UPVC – and whether you are happy to fix the blind directly to this. If you cannot fix directly to the window frame (e.g. if you are renting the property or you simply don’t want to mark the frame) you may be able to fix a bracket to ...
How many screws are needed for a wall?
4-5 screws will be more than enough, brown wall plugs, 7mm masonry drill and some suitable screws.
Can you use a plinth instead of a batten?
Screws, only screws. Rather than a batten, I'd use a plinth (ie bit wider). Paint it then according to the colour scheme of your room.
Can you screw curtain poles into battens?
It is much easier to screw curtain poles into battens/plinths, you are right. Need a masonry drill, bit and some decent sized (1.5 inch long min (depends on how thick the batten/plinth is) and fairly fat) screws - sorry, can' t remember offhand what size I used.
How long is a 38x25mm batten?
Length of 38 x 25mm wood batten—approximately 3.3m in length if fitting a side panel or 2.3m if fitting an end panel
What is a wooden bath panel?
A wooden bath panel is commonly used with straight baths, to provide a neat finish and to hide the unsightly plumbing and underside of the bath itself.
What type of wood is used for a bath?
Wooden panels (most usually engineered wood or MDF bath panels) are a great choice, as they can be designed to blend seamlessly with the rest of your furniture. Your choice of bath and its position within your bathroom will ultimately dictate how many wooden panels you'll need. Most straight baths will require at least a front panel (the long panel that runs down one side), but you may also need to fit an end panel (the shorter panel that fits on one end).
When to unpack solid bath panel?
Always unpack your solid bath panel immediately after delivery. Check for any damage or faults as it’s better to find them now, rather than during installation.
Do you need to cut down a plinth?
Once the main panels are joined, you’ll need to cut down the plinth. Any cuts that you make should be from the wall end of the plinth and you’ll also need to allow for any skirting boards or pipes.
Do you need a front panel for a straight bath?
Most straight baths will require at least a front panel (the long panel that runs down one side), but you may also need to fit an end panel (the shorter panel that fits on one end). You can find fitting instructions for other bathroom products by clicking the links below: How to fit an acrylic bath panel. How to fit a bath.
