The effortless path to installing your designer curtains.
Embrace our straightforward guide for mounting your new, bespoke designer curtains.
Prior to getting started:
Are you aware of the surface where your curtains will be fixed?
For drilling into wood, adhere to the steps outlined below.
When drilling into plaster, you’re presented with two approaches:
1. Utilise a stud finder to pinpoint the location of wall studs, then proceed with the steps as indicated below.
2. Employ Ramset 10 mm Grip Hollow Wall Anchors, helping to secure attachment for your curtains to plaster.
For drilling into concrete, stone, brick, or tile, employ a Masonry drill alongside suitable plugs, anchors, or screws.
If you’re uncertain, don’t hesitate to reach out via call or email for assistance.
Have you ensured that your window, floor, and hands are clean?
When installing curtains, it’s crucial to maintain cleanliness; dirty hands or floors can soil the fabric. Consider using clean cotton gloves to ensure a pristine installation process.
Ensure you have everything you need listed below. You may be supplied with a few extra spares.
Installation Pre-Requisites
2 people are recommended
20-30 Minutes
Equipment:
• Metal tape measure
• Step ladder
• Pencil
• Cordless drill with a Phillips head drill bit
• 3mm drill bit
• Stud finder
• Eyewear protection
Curtain Panel(s)
Your Track(s)
Curtain Wand (If you ordered one)
Ceiling Fit Brackets (If you ordered this mount type)
Face Fit Brackets (If you ordered this mount type)
Regular screws for fixing into timber batten and wall studs. (You’ll need to source your own 10mm Ramset hollow grip wall anchors and other fixings for installing brackets into plaster or masonry)
Spare Hooks (If you ordered pinch pleat or pencil pleat headings)
Track Joiners (If your curtains are oversized)
Wall fit brackets (for motorised tracks)
Ceiling fix butterfly brackets (For motorised tracks)
Alright, it’s time to begin the installation process. Let’s approach it one step at a time.
Select Ceiling or Wall Fit
Step 1: Prepare yourself
Unpack your delivery and carefully spread everything out on a clean, sturdy surface or utilise the provided cardboard packaging (ensure the cardboard has not gotten dirty during transport).
Position your track close to your window to verify its width and make a mental note of the installation location.
If you have two or more track pieces (joins), place your track joiner(s) on the floor and securely connect the ends of two tracks into it, ensuring they meet in the middle of the track joiner.
Determine the number of brackets required based on your track’s width. Position the brackets alongside your track, spacing them 600 mm apart, which aligns with the standard distance between ceiling battens.
If you have two or more track pieces (joins), ensure there are an additional two brackets on each side of the track joiner(s). Place these brackets at least 85 mm apart to accommodate the 85 mm length of the joiner. These additional brackets may not align with your ceiling battens, so be sure to use appropriate fixings if installing brackets into your plaster.
Step 2: Mark the position of your ceiling battens
For ceilings with lengthwise running battens, utilise a stud finder to locate them. Mark each batten, positioned 35 mm away from the wall or any protruding window frames or roller blinds, indicating where the brackets will align.
For double tracks, create a second set of marks on the same battens, positioned 145 mm away from the wall or any protrusions. These marks signify the alignment for the front track brackets.
Your brackets will later screw into your ceiling battens, and you’ll need to ensure placement of the brackets near both ends, the middle of the track, and 85mm either side next to any track joiners.
Note: These measurements will change slightly for 225% and 250% spacing S-fold Tape.
For 200% Fullness S-Fold tape: As previously, 35mm and 145mm respectively.
For 225% Fullness S-Fold tape: This measurement will be 40mm for the first track bracket marking, and 155mm for the second track respectively if using double S-Fold.
For 250% Fullness S-Fold tape: This measurement will be 45mm for the first track bracket marking, and 165mm for the second track respectively if using double S-Fold.
For Pencil, Pinch, and Inverted Pleat headings, you won’t need as much spacing as the headings do not protrude a lot either side of the track, if you’re unsure what to measure the markings of your brackets at for these headings, you can use the standard and lowest measurements stated above (35mm and 145mm).
For ceilings with widthwise running battens, employ a stud finder to locate the batten where your curtains will be suspended. Mark along this batten, ensuring it’s positioned at least 35 mm away from the wall.
For double tracks, repeat this process to identify the batten for the front track, marking it accordingly. This batten should be at least 145 mm away from the wall to accommodate both tracks.
Brackets will eventually be attached to these marked positions on the ceiling batten, with placements required near both ends, middle of the track, and either side of the joiners.
Note: These measurements will change slightly for 225% and 250% spacing S-fold Tape.
For 200% Fullness S-Fold tape: As previously, 35mm and 145mm respectively.
For 225% Fullness S-Fold tape: This measurement will be 40mm for the first track bracket marking, and 155mm for the second track respectively if using double S-Fold.
For 250% Fullness S-Fold tape: This measurement will be 45mm for the first track bracket marking, and 165mm for the second track respectively if using double S-Fold.
For Pencil, Pinch, and Inverted Pleat headings, you won’t need as much spacing as the headings do not protrude a lot either side of the track, if you’re unsure what to measure the markings of your brackets at for these headings, you can use the standard and lowest measurements stated above (35mm and 145mm).
Struggling to locate your ceiling battens? No worries, ceiling battens provide the ideal surface for curtain attachment, however if ceiling battens are elusive, consider using plaster wall anchors instead.
If you’re screwing into concrete, stone, brick, or tile, you can bypass this step entirely.
Step 3: Install your brackets by screwing them in
Align the back of each bracket with the pencil marks on your ceiling battens, then use a pencil to mark the screw holes.
For setups with two or more track pieces (joins), ensure you have appropriately spaced two brackets approximately 80mm apart from each other, placed either side of your joiner(s), preferably into wall studs, or using appropriate fixings depending on the material you are mounting into. You may have to measure each separate piece of track prior in order to know where these joins will be on your wall, so that you can determine where to place the brackets.
With your protective eyewear on, use a cordless drill fitted with a 3 mm drill bit to drill holes at each marked position. Watch for wood shavings, indicating successful penetration into the ceiling battens.
Secure your brackets partially into the ceiling, leaving them slightly loose, using your cordless drill equipped with the Phillips head drill bit and the screws provided with your delivery.
If screwing into brick use appropriate wall anchors, plugs or fixings.
For fixing into plaster employ Ramset 10mm Grip Hollow Wall Anchors.
Step 4: Snap your track into place onto the brackets provided
Lift your track and snap it securely into the middle bracket.
Tighten the screws in the middle bracket using your cordless drill to secure the track in place.
Click the track into the remaining brackets and tighten the screws, ensuring the track is securely fixed at each point.
For a double track, repeat the same steps for both tracks.
If you’re working with two or more track pieces (joins), ensure you have appropriately spaced two brackets approximately 80mm apart from each other, placed either side of your joiner(s), preferably into wall studs, or using appropriate fixings depending on the material you are mounting into.
Step 5: Attach your curtains by hooking them into the track runners
For manual traverse S-Fold headings, Inspect the top of your curtain panels to ensure that each spaced pocket on the tape has a plastic hook in it. For motorised tracks with an S-Fold heading, the studs are on the tape already, there are no hooks.
If any hook is missing, retrieve a spare one that we’ve provided and slot it the curtain panel tape at the appropriate marked spacing.
For S fold curtains, begin by slotting each plastic hook into your track runners, starting from one edge. Ensure not to overlook any hooks. As you proceed, create the S shape by folding the fabric alternately forwards and backwards.
If you’re using a double track, first hook the curtains into the rear track nearest to your wall, then repeat the process for the front track.
To hang pleated curtains, secure each hook into your track, ensuring none are overlooked.
For double tracks, begin by attaching the curtains to the rear track nearest to your wall, then proceed to the front track.
To hang motorised curtains, secure each stud into your track runners, ensuring none are overlooked.
For double tracks, begin by attaching the curtains to the rear track nearest to your wall, then proceed to the front track.
Step 6: Dress your curtains
For S fold curtains, ensure the heading forms a perfect S shape, starting from the top. The fabric should curve towards the back of the wall at the ends of the track, concealing it. Once the heading is dressed, proceed to arrange the body of the curtain. Work methodically from one side to the other, ensuring each S fold aligns seamlessly from top to bottom when the curtains are drawn open.
The structured heading of S fold curtains eliminates the need for constant dressing; it provides effortless luxury. If the folds ever become disheveled, simply run your fingers through the curtains and manipulate the fabric to follow the folds from the top heading to the bottom. It’s that simple.
Well done, you’ve accomplished the install. Before you relax and revel in your success, remember to capture some photos and share your achievement with us. Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram to brighten our day even more.
Step 1: Prepare Yourself
Unpack your delivery and carefully spread everything out on a clean, sturdy surface or utilise the provided cardboard packaging.
Position your track close to your window to verify its width and make a mental note of the installation location.
If you have two or more track pieces, place your track joiner(s) on the floor and securely connect the ends of two tracks into it, ensuring they meet in the middle of the track joiner.
Determine the number of brackets required based on your track’s width. Position the brackets alongside your track, spacing them 600 mm apart, which aligns with the standard distance between wall studs.
If you have two or more track pieces, ensure there are an additional two brackets on each side of the track joiner(s). Place these brackets at least 85 mm apart to accommodate the 85 mm length of the joiner. These additional brackets may not align with your wall studs, so be sure to use appropriate fixings if installing into your plaster.
Step 2: Mark the position of your wall studs
If your wall studs run lengthwise, employ your stud finder to locate them. Mark each wall stud, precisely at the height where your curtains will begin, referring back to the drop measurement you recorded.
Your brackets will be anchored into these wall studs, ensure bracket placement is spaced near both ends and the middle of the track.
If your wall studs run widthwise, employ your stud finder to locate them. Mark along the wall stud with your pencil, precisely at the height where your curtains will begin, referencing the drop measurement you recorded earlier.
Your brackets will be anchored into these wall studs, ensure bracket placement is spaced near both ends and the middle of the track.
Struggling to locate your wall studs? No worries, wall studs provide the ideal surface for curtain attachment, however if your wall studs are elusive, consider using plaster wall anchors instead.
If you’re screwing into concrete, stone, brick, or tile, you can bypass this step entirely.
Step 3: Install your brackets by screwing them in
Align the arm of each bracket with the pencil marks on your wall studs and use a pencil to mark the screw holes.
For setups with two or more track pieces, ensure you have appropriately spaced two brackets approximately 80mm apart from each other, placed either side of your joiner(s), preferably into wall studs, or using appropriate fixings depending on the material you are mounting into. You may have to measure each separate piece of track prior in order to know where these joins will be on your wall, so that you can determine where to place the brackets.
With your protective eyewear on, use a cordless drill fitted with a 3 mm drill bit to drill holes at each marked position. Watch for wood shavings, indicating successful penetration into the wall stud.
Secure your brackets tightly into the wall, using your cordless drill equipped with the Phillips head drill bit and the screws provided with your delivery.
If screwing into brick use appropriate wall anchors, plugs or fixings. For fixing into plaster employ Ramset 10mm Grip Hollow Wall Anchors.
Step 4: Slot your track onto the brackets
Loosen the top screw in each bracket and adjust the attachment head of the bracket to the position desired. Re tighten these screws firmly afterward. Ensure the adjustment position of all brackets are the same, so the track is running straight.
Open the swivel arms underneath your brackets so that they are in the 2 o’clock position (from your point of view, whilst looking at the brackets on the wall). This will allow the track to be slotted in on an angle, hook the front groove of the track in first onto the front lip of your bracket, then make the track sit flat on the top of the bracket. You should now be able to close the swivel arm back to the 12 o’clock position firmly with someone helping to hold the track in place whilst doing so, where it will grab into the track groove.
If you’re working with two or more track pieces, ensure you have appropriately spaced two brackets approximately 80mm apart from each other, placed either side of your joiner(s), preferably into wall studs, or using appropriate fixings depending on the material you are mounting into.
Step 5: Attach your curtains by hooking them into the track runners
For manual traverse S-Fold headings, Inspect the top of your curtain panels to ensure that each spaced pocket on the tape has a plastic hook in it. For motorised tracks with an S-Fold heading, the studs are on the tape already, there are no hooks.
If any hook is missing, retrieve a spare one that we’ve provided and slot it the curtain panel tape at the appropriate marked spacing.
For S fold curtains, begin by slotting each plastic hook into your track runners, starting from one edge. Ensure not to overlook any hooks. As you proceed, create the S shape by folding the fabric alternately forwards and backwards.
If you’re using a double track, first hook the curtains into the rear track nearest to your wall, then repeat the process for the front track.
To hang pleated curtains, secure each hook into your track, ensuring none are overlooked.
For double tracks, begin by attaching the curtains to the rear track nearest to your wall, then proceed to the front track.
To hang motorised s-fold curtains, secure each stud into your track, ensuring none are overlooked.
For double tracks, begin by attaching the curtains to the rear track nearest to your wall, then proceed to the front track.
Step 6: Dress your curtains
For S fold curtains, ensure the heading forms a perfect S shape, starting from the top. The fabric should curve towards the back of the wall at the ends of the track, concealing it. Once the heading is dressed, proceed to arrange the body of the curtain. Work methodically from one side to the other, ensuring each S fold aligns seamlessly from top to bottom when the curtains are drawn open.
The structured heading of S fold curtains eliminates the need for constant dressing; it provides effortless luxury. If the folds ever become disheveled, simply run your fingers through the curtains and manipulate the fabric to follow the folds from the top heading to the bottom. It’s that simple.
Well done, you’ve accomplished the install. Before you relax and revel in your success, remember to capture some photos and share your achievement with us. Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram to brighten our day even more.
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