Installation
Fitting Curtain Tracks to Concrete Ceilings
Understand drilling, fixings, services and track positioning on concrete ceilings.
Illustrative design reference. Image: Corona Contracts
Quick answer
Concrete ceilings can provide a very strong fixing, but the correct drill, masonry fixing and service checks are essential. Track alignment and accurate hole placement matter because repositioning holes is difficult.
Visual planning
Start with the shape of your window.
A continuous run across the opening. Plan space at each end for the curtains to stack clear of the glass.
Illustrative top view. Not a scale drawing or a fitting specification.
SECTION 01
Confirm the substrate
Confirm the substrate 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.
SECTION 02
Check for services
Check for services 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.
SECTION 03
Choose suitable fixings
Choose suitable fixings 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.
SECTION 04
Drilling accurately
Drilling accurately 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.
SECTION 05
Dust and access
Dust and access 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 any track be fixed to concrete?
Can any track be fixed to concrete 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.
Do concrete ceilings need wall plugs?
Do concrete ceilings need wall plugs 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 drilling damage reinforcement?
Can drilling damage reinforcement 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.
Is ceiling mounting stronger than wall mounting?
Is ceiling mounting stronger than wall mounting 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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