Things You Will Need
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Mark the locations where the screws are meant to be placed. Use a tape measure to find the precise location and use a pencil to mark it to a fine point.
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Drill pilot holes through the points you just marked. Use a bit slightly smaller than the threaded ends of the screws.
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Place a piece of scrap wood -- plywood works well -- beneath the PVC sheet if you're going to be drilling all the way through the sheet. Drilling through the sheet into a second material will prevent damage when breaking through the PVC.
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Use a screwdriver to drive the screws through the PVC sheet. The PVC will be soft enough to be formed into threads but hard enough for the threads to hold.
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Fill in the screw holes using wood putty, caulk or other material, if desired. Wood putty will offer a smooth, paintable finished surface that hides all evidence of the screw.
The Drip Cap
- The term PVC may bring to mind pipes and plumbing, but PVC can be found in many other products.
- Use a screwdriver to drive the screws through the PVC sheet.
- The PVC will be soft enough to be formed into threads but hard enough for the threads to hold.