Installation
Fitting Curtain Tracks Into Timber Joists
Locate structural timber and use it to create a secure ceiling-track installation.
TrackFit guide
Fitting Curtain Tracks Into Timber Joists
Quick answer
Fixing into timber joists or noggins provides strong support for many curtain tracks. The challenge is locating the timber accurately and aligning the track without missing the fixing zone.
Locating joists
Locating joists 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.
Joist direction
Joist direction 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.
Pilot holes
Pilot holes 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.
Bracket spacing
Bracket 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.
- 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.
Plasterboard beneath timber
Plasterboard beneath timber 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
How do I find ceiling joists?
How do I find ceiling joists 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 every bracket hit a joist?
Can every bracket hit a joist 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 noggins suitable?
Are noggins suitable 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.
What screws should be used in timber?
What screws should be used in timber 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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