Repairs
Can a Broken Curtain Track Be Repaired?
Decide whether to replace gliders, brackets, joins or the full track.
TrackFit guide
Can a Broken Curtain Track Be Repaired?
Quick answer
Some failures can be repaired by replacing gliders, end stops or brackets. Bent, cracked or badly worn tracks are often better replaced, particularly when the original system is undersized.
Identify the failed part
Identify the failed part should be considered as part of the complete installation rather than in isolation.
The correct choice depends on the window, curtain weight, available fixing surface and how the curtains need to operate each day.
Repairable components
Repairable components should be considered as part of the complete installation rather than in isolation.
The correct choice depends on the window, curtain weight, available fixing surface and how the curtains need to operate each day.
- Check the fixing surface before ordering.
- Allow enough room for the curtains to move freely.
- Match the track and gliders to the curtain weight.
- Plan the finished appearance as well as the practical operation.
When replacement is better
When replacement is better should be considered as part of the complete installation rather than in isolation.
The correct choice depends on the window, curtain weight, available fixing surface and how the curtains need to operate each day.
Fixing damage
Fixing damage should be considered as part of the complete installation rather than in isolation.
The correct choice depends on the window, curtain weight, available fixing surface and how the curtains need to operate each day.
- Check the fixing surface before ordering.
- Allow enough room for the curtains to move freely.
- Match the track and gliders to the curtain weight.
- Plan the finished appearance as well as the practical operation.
Matching old systems
Matching old systems should be considered as part of the complete installation rather than in isolation.
The correct choice depends on the window, curtain weight, available fixing surface and how the curtains need to operate each day.
TrackFit installer note
A reliable installation comes from matching the track, brackets, fixings and curtain load as one complete system.
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
Can cracked plastic tracks be repaired?
Can cracked plastic tracks be repaired depends on the track system, curtain weight and fixing conditions. Check the manufacturer's guidance and assess the full installation rather than one component alone.
Can bent aluminium tracks be straightened?
Can bent aluminium tracks be straightened depends on the track system, curtain weight and fixing conditions. Check the manufacturer's guidance and assess the full installation rather than one component alone.
Are replacement gliders universal?
Are replacement gliders universal depends on the track system, curtain weight and fixing conditions. Check the manufacturer's guidance and assess the full installation rather than one component alone.
Can old brackets be reused?
Can old brackets be reused depends on the track system, curtain weight and fixing conditions. Check the manufacturer's guidance and assess the full installation rather than one component alone.
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