Installation
Curtain Track Installation on Uneven Walls
Keep tracks straight and curtains hanging cleanly when walls or ceilings are not level.
TrackFit guide
Curtain Track Installation on Uneven Walls
Quick answer
Uneven walls and ceilings require careful setting out. The track should be positioned to look visually level while still maintaining safe fixings and enough clearance along the full run.
Check the surface
Check the surface 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.
Visual level versus measured level
Visual level versus measured level 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.
Packing and spacing
Packing and spacing 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.
Curved walls
Curved walls 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.
Curtain clearance
Curtain clearance 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
Should the track follow the ceiling?
Should the track follow the ceiling 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 brackets be packed out?
Can brackets be packed out 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.
Will curtains show an uneven ceiling?
Will curtains show an uneven ceiling 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 a track be scribed to a wall?
Can a track be scribed to a wall 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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