How to Install a Ripple Fold Curtain Track | Step-by-Step Guide | EaseEase Curtains, by easeeasecurtains on YouTube. 1 min 34 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 34 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Measure the window width and decide whether the track goes on the ceiling or the wall. Mark the track position with a pencil so the curtains will cover the window edges.
Hold the track or a bracket against your marks and check it is level with a spirit level. Mark every bracket hole position along the track.
Drill pilot holes at each mark using a bit matched to your plugs. On plasterboard or masonry, use the correct plugs so the screws hold firm.
Push the wall plugs into the holes and screw the brackets in place. Check each one is tight and the row stays level before moving on.
Clip or screw the pre-assembled track onto the brackets. Make sure the track sits fully seated and the open end faces the side where you want the curtains to stack.
Slide the ripple fold carriers into the track channel from the open end. Space them evenly according to the fold spacing your curtains were made for.
Fit the end stop or cap so the carriers cannot slide off the track. Test by sliding the carriers from one end to the other.
Hook the curtain onto the carriers, starting from one end and working across. Keep the hook order the same as the pleats so the folds fall evenly.
Pull the curtain open and closed a few times to check the folds hang straight. Adjust any carrier spacing that looks uneven.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a ladder and a helper for ceiling mounting, and never drill above your head without eye protection.
Check for pipes and cables with a detector before drilling, especially near the ceiling line.
Measure the track length against your curtain width so the curtains can stack clear of the glass.
Keep carrier spacing consistent, as uneven spacing makes the ripple folds look wavy.
Questions
Can I fit a ripple fold track if I rent?
Yes, but check your tenancy agreement first. Wall or ceiling holes may need filling when you move out, so use the smallest fixings that will hold the track safely.
Do I need special curtains for a ripple fold track?
Yes. Ripple fold curtains are made with evenly spaced pleats that match the carrier spacing, so standard pleated curtains will not hang correctly on this track.
How far apart should the carriers be?
Follow the spacing your curtain maker used, usually set when the curtains are ordered. If you change the spacing, the folds will not line up with the pleats.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
