curtains

How to measure for curved track curtains

Our curved track system allows your curtain to run continuously across two walls through an internal 90 degree corner. While this always looks stunning, there are a few specific measuring requirements to undertake to get a great outcome. In the below guide, we'll walk you through this process step-by-step!

Things to consider before starting...

When should I go for a curved track?
You should select a curved track for your curtains in situations where the window or the space has a non-linear shape like a corner window or any feature that requires the curtain to follow a curved path. Curved tracks are also ideal for room dividers or creating a more fluid and continuous look in a space with multiple adjoining windows.
Should I have a curve or butt two tracks together?
Alongside some practical considerations, this normally depends on the look and functionality you're aiming for. Curved tracks are ideal for creating a continuous curtain across a narrower window alongside a wider one as there is a total width limit for curved track curtains. It's also important to note that our curved track system will only work for internal 90 degree corners, not external ones. Butting tracks together is better when you want each curtain to operate independently across two longer wall spaces. It's also the only option if you're installing on an external corner.
Can I have an asymmetrical stack?
This is where you select a centre opening, however, one curtain stack is wider than the other. We can accommodate this but we ask you get in touch first to go through how best to measure.
Can I select a curve to go around a corner?
Unfortunately, we only supply curves for tracks that go into a corner, not around.
Measuring the width

Using a metal tape measure, start measuring your left side wall from where you would like your track to start and into the corner where it meets the second (right side) wall. Record this as your left track width. Next, measure from the corner meeting point to where you would like your track to finish on the right side wall and record this as the second track width.

When added together, these two measurements provide the total width of your track and curtain.

Measure the drop (for face fixing)

We generally recommend the track be placed about 150mm above the existing frame, but this is also down to personal preference.

You may want the track to sit just under the cornice to achieve a floor-to-ceiling effect. With this in mind measure where you want the top of the track to sit on the wall down to the floor.

Measure the drop (for top fixing)

Measure from the ceiling surface to the floor. We recommend doing this in several places (left, middle, right side) and recording the shortest measurement to use in your order.

When customising your order, you can choose the finished position of your curtain. We recommend curtains sit just above the floor, but you can also select puddling or just touching the floor. No deductions are necessary on your part; once we know, we'll handle it for you!