How To Install Shutter Anchors Through Tile Floor

Repeat for other shutters.

How to install shutter anchors through tile floor.

8 set the cabinets on the wooden frame and align flush with the framing lumber. An alternative to drilling into your tile is to use a tensioned shower curtain rod. Use a hammer to gently tap the fasteners to snug the shutter to the siding. Finish installing the screw with a screwdriver until it is flush.

Overtightening fasteners during shutter installation can create warping or dimples on the surface of vinyl shutters. The anchor screw should be the same size as the screw you will be using. Typical drive in plastic anchors require a 1 4 or 5 16 inch 0 6 or 0 8 cm hole molly anchors and other expansion anchors may require larger holes to allow them to expand properly. Insert the screw into the anchor and twist a few times so it will stay.

The anchor will be flush with the tile once fully inserted. Drive 3 inch screws through the wood and into the tile to anchor the wood frame to the floor. Push shutter locks through the holes in the shutter and into the hole in the wall surface. Place the anchor screw in the pilot hole.

A correct rod placement is when your curtain rests just above the floor or so that when the shower is running all of the water is contained in the shower area. 5 keep the drill cool while drilling through the tile by dipping it into water frequently. Use the screwdriver to insert the anchor screw.