Installing
Mounting and fixing your curtains and blinds into any wall type.
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Are the supplied curtain screws suitable for a steel-frame house?
No. The screws we send suit brick, masonry, and timber, not steel. For a steel-frame home, pick up self-drilling steel screws to match our tracks from...
Can I ceiling-fix roller blinds and curtains, and do I measure differently?
Yes, both curtain tracks and roller blinds can be ceiling-fixed, which is handy when there's no wall room above the window. Measure for the track or...
Can I fit a roman blind where one side of the architrave is narrower?
Yes. We make the blind to the exact width you specify, so an uneven architrave is workable. Note that roman blinds are face fitted above the...
Can I install custom curtains myself?
Yes. Our curtains are built for DIY fit, so most customers hang them without a tradie. Each order ships with the track, brackets, and screws for...
How do I attach a curtain track to the wall?
You face-fix the track to the wall on brackets, or top-fix it to the ceiling or a batten. Your curtains hang underslung from the gliders, so...
How do I clip a cordless honeycomb blind into its brackets, and remove it again?
To release a cordless honeycomb (cellular) blind, push into the mechanism at the base of the bracket to un-pop the headrail from the casing. To remove...
How do I fix curtain track brackets into brick or masonry?
Drill 6mm pilot holes about 35mm deep, insert 8G 6mm wall plugs, then fix the brackets with the supplied screws.
How do I fix curtain track brackets into plasterboard or gyprock?
Fix into a timber stud wherever you can, because a loaded curtain track pulls hard on the wall. Where the bracket lands on bare plasterboard, use...
How do I hide the visible screws on my ceiling mount brackets?
Our ceiling mount brackets don't come with screw caps. The two tidiest fixes are swapping the supplied steel screws for white powder-coated ones, or dabbing matching...
How do I install curtains around wall sconces or furniture?
You can split one track into separate curtains that meet at the sconce, or stack the curtains to one side so they clear a desk. Curved...
How do I install my curtains or blinds?
Every order ships with fitting hardware and step-by-step instructions, and most installs are a confident DIY job with a drill, screws, and a level. Our measure...
How do I install my shutters if the frames aren't pre-drilled?
Follow the install instructions packed with your shutter order. If a frame isn't pre-drilled, you can drill your own pilot holes through the frame to fix...
How do I install sheer curtains above a door with brick edges?
Fix the track straight into the brick with masonry screws, ideally just under the cornice. If you would rather top-fix, screw into a ceiling batten, or...
How do I mount curtain tracks on Masonite walls for a corner window?
Fix your track into solid framing behind the Masonite, or use anchors rated for hollow lining, then mount it above the window or to the ceiling...
How do I put a wand runner back into my curtain track?
You can reinsert a wand runner yourself with a Phillips head screwdriver: remove the end cap, slide the wand runner in between the first and second...
How do I reattach a roller blind that has slipped out of the base rail?
Roll the blind fully down first, then line the fabric edge up with the channel in the base rail and press it firmly back in. If...
How do I remove the control mechanism to adjust my blind chain, and can I get replacement chain clips?
The control mechanism on the end of a chain-operated blind pulls out by hand, so you can access and adjust the chain. When you put it...
How high should the tension clip for a vertical blind cord sit above the floor?
Fix the cord tension clip at least 1,600mm above the finished floor. This keeps the chain or cord out of young children's reach, in line with...
How much depth does a double curtain setup need, and does the heading style change it?
Allow at least 180mm of depth for a double curtain setup. Inside a bulkhead or recess that's the clearance you need; face-fitted, the curtains project about...
How should I position sheer and blackout curtains on a sliding door?
Hang the blockout curtain on the track closest to the window for the most light control, with the sheer on the room side. Leave at least...
Should I mount my curtains to the ceiling or below the cornice?
Both work. A ceiling mount makes the ceiling feel higher and the curtains read floor-to-ceiling, while mounting below the cornice gives a more traditional look. The...
What size screws secure the chain guide on roller blinds?
The chain safety guide takes a small screw, typically around 10mm to 12mm long and 2mm to 3mm wide. Sizes vary by product, so match the...
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