Curtain tracks are an easy and simple way to add shade and privacy to your room. For those looking to buy a curtain track - we are on hand to help! DotcomBlinds make and supply smooth running, high quality curtain tracks for homeowners who want to feel quality every time they draw their blinds.
Our curtain tracks come in three types: light weight, medium weight and heavy weight, increasing in thickness and strength each time. Currently we only supply curtain tracks for standard windows, which means we are unable to cater for bay or angled windows.
Types of Curtain Track
We like to provide as much choice as possible to help you find the ideal track for you. Not everyone needs a curtain track capable of carrying curtains in a theatre - sometimes you need curtain tracks for caravans, which need to be slim and lightweight. As a result, we have three types of hand drawn track sizes and a cord drawn variety too.
Light Weight Curtain Track
A lightweight curtain track is the thinnest and lightest of our curtain track options. Made from aluminium and consisting of a slim profile, this track is ideal for handling net curtains or lighter or smaller curtains that need a more discreate track. The light nature of these curtain tracks makes it ideal for caravans and boats, where the windows are typically smaller than average, and weight needs to be kept to a minimum. Ideal for curtains with a total weight of less than 5kg.
Medium Weight Curtain Track
A medium weight track is a great all-rounder in the curtain world. Capable of handling most domestic installations, this track is substantial enough to support your curtains yet discreate enough to not dominate a window - after all, it's best to let your curtains do the talking and not the track! This track can hold up to 6kg of curtain weight for up to three metres
Heavy Weight Curtain Track
Our heavy weight curtain track is a robust means of hanging your curtains over large distances. Capable of holding up to 22kg and spanning a total length of three metres, this curtain track is strong enough to cater for larger installations as well as domestic needs that may have a particularly heavy fabric. This track has 12 roller runners per linear metre and can be top fixed or face fixed, making it perfect for a whole variety of locations.
Cord Drawn Curtain Track
The ability to open and close your curtains with a cord, similar to that of a blind, is not something to be overlooked. It offers ease and convenience with its choice of draw – left, right or split. This track has 12 roller runners per linear metre and comes with the operating cord and pulley system already fitted, making for simple installation.
How to Measure and Fit Curtain Tracks
Curtain tracks are very easy to measure for. Simply measure the width of the recess you wish to install it in and select the ‘recess’ fit option when placing your order This indicates to us that we need to a small deduction to account for the fittings to ensure the track fits perfectly within the recess.
If your curtain track is going to be fitted outside of a recess, or if a recess isn’t available, measure the width of the window and then add a few extra millimetres to ensure it is wider than the window to prevent any light from bleeding around the edges when the curtain is drawn. Select ‘exact’ when you come to order and we will make the track to your exact width measurement.
If you are choosing a cord drawn curtain track, please measure the window’s drop. This is the length of a recess (if the track is going inside a window recess) or the length of the window if a recess isn’t present. This measurement allows us to ensure the cord will be the correct length and in keeping with child safety regulations.
Installing curtain tracks is very easy. We supply all of the fittings and instructions. Simply ensure the brackets are spaced evenly the wall or ceiling that the track will be fitted to, drill a hole and screw in the bracket. Next attach the track to the brackets using the specific method found on our fitting pages or on the instructions, and check to ensure the runner are free and operate uninterrupted. Hang your curtain and you’re good to go!
Next Day Delivery Curtain Tracks
We are proud to offer next day delivery on all of our curtain tracks, allowing you to place your order before 11am and receive your track the very next working day.
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