You have chosen your curtains, brought them home and are ready to hang them. But the tracks or poles have not been installed. What looked like the final small task can involve careful measuring, suitable wall fixings and decisions about the position of each support. FFS can help assess and prepare curtain track and pole installation in Brussels and the surrounding area.
The curtains are ready. The windows are not.
Picture a recently furnished flat. The curtains have arrived, the colours suit the rooms and the fabric is the right length. Yet the windows are still bare because no tracks were fitted when the property was completed.
Where should the brackets go? Is there enough space above the window frame? Is the wall solid or hollow? Can the supplied fixings carry the weight of the curtains?
What appears to be a straightforward drilling job can quickly become a series of technical decisions.
In newly built homes, the difficulty may be even more apparent: the room is finished, but nobody has planned where the curtain supports will be anchored.
Start with how the curtains should work
Before marking the first fixing point, consider the intended result.
Should the curtains cover only the window or extend beyond both sides? Do you want a discreet ceiling track, a decorative wall-mounted pole or two separate tracks for sheers and blackout curtains?
There may be a radiator beneath the window, a roller-shutter housing above it or limited clearance near a corner.
The curtain fabric also needs space to move. Rings, runners and folds all affect the positioning of the support.
A satisfactory installation therefore involves more than making the brackets level. It must also allow the curtains to open and close as intended.
Why the wall material matters
The type of surface behind the finish can make a substantial difference.
Concrete, brick, plasterboard, composite materials and lined walls do not all accept the same fixings. Some buildings have several layers of material that are not obvious from the room itself.
The appropriate anchoring method depends on the actual substrate, the expected load, the spacing of the supports and the forces created when the curtains are used.
A heavy curtain opened and closed every day places different demands on its brackets from a lightweight sheer.
The aim is not to drill at any cost, but to establish whether a suitable fixing method is available.
If the wall construction is uncertain, that uncertainty needs to be addressed before the installation method can be confirmed.
Wall-mounted poles or ceiling tracks?
A wall-mounted pole may suit a window with accessible fixing points and enough space around the frame. It can also be part of the room's decorative finish.
A ceiling track may be preferable for a wide glazed opening, a full-height curtain or a more discreet appearance.
However, ceilings have their own constraints. A suspended ceiling, concealed services or an unsuitable anchoring surface may affect what can be fitted.
Neither option is automatically better. The choice depends on the room, the curtains and the construction of the available supports.
Several windows can turn a small job into a project
Installing one curtain pole is one thing. Equipping an entire flat is another.
Imagine a living room with a wide glazed door, two bedrooms with different window sizes and a home office where the ceiling is lower.
The curtains have already been purchased, but the support systems are not identical. Some lengths may need adjusting. One room appears suitable for wall brackets, while another may require a ceiling-mounted track.
It helps to prepare a short description for each window: its approximate width and height, the curtain type, the available track or pole, the likely wall material and any particular obstacles.
Looking at the windows together also helps identify missing components before installation begins.
Already bought the tracks and poles?
Many customers provide their own curtains and mounting hardware.
That is a useful starting point, but the components still need to be checked against the actual installation.
The track length, bracket spacing, fixing method and accessories should suit the window and the curtain weight.
Wall plugs supplied in a standard kit are not necessarily suitable for every wall.
Photographs of the packaging, the parts and the intended fixing area can help clarify what is already available and what may still be required.
What affects the cost of fitting?
The number of windows is only one factor.
The length of the tracks, access to the fixing points, the nature of the wall or ceiling and any adjustments to the supplied hardware can all affect the work involved.
A single difficult ceiling installation may need more preparation than several straightforward wall-mounted poles.
For an initial enquiry, send the approximate dimensions, the number of windows, photographs of the rooms and details of the products purchased.
If you know the walls are plasterboard or have previously encountered drilling difficulties, mention this from the outset.
Curtains that can finally do their job
Once the supports are appropriately fitted, the curtains can serve their intended purpose: providing privacy, controlling light and completing the room.
Appearance matters, but so does everyday operation. The curtains should be able to move normally without unnecessary strain on the supports.
That is why measuring, choosing suitable fixings and positioning the installation deserve attention before drilling begins.
Frequently asked questions
Can you fit tracks or poles I have already purchased?
Send details of the products and the windows. Their compatibility and fixing requirements can then be assessed.
Can a curtain pole be fitted to a hollow wall?
That depends on the wall construction, the expected load and the available anchoring options. The support needs to be checked.
Can several windows be included in one request?
Yes. Describe each window so the overall installation requirements can be considered.
Does FFS make curtains?
This article concerns the fitting of curtain tracks, poles and supports. Curtain making is a separate request and should be discussed independently.
Still waiting to hang your curtains?
Send FFS photographs of your windows and the tracks or poles you have purchased. We can discuss the installation requirements and any fixing difficulties.
Phone: +32 472 88 08 66
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