Installing IKEA VIDGA floor to ceiling curtain track 👷🏻♀️✨, by michaela witter on YouTube. 1 min 49 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 49 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Measure the floor to ceiling height at the spot where the curtains will hang. Write the number down and check it at both ends of the run.
Lay out the VIDGA track and fittings on the floor. Check the parts list and confirm you have the ceiling mount and floor bracket for each end.
Mark the track position on the ceiling with a pencil. Use a spirit level to keep the line straight along the whole run.
Find the ceiling joists with a stud finder. Mark them so the ceiling bracket screws go into solid timber, not just plasterboard.
Drill pilot holes and screw the ceiling bracket into the joists. Ask a helper to hold the track while you fix it.
Attach the floor bracket or tension foot at the bottom. Adjust it until the track stands straight and tight against the ceiling.
Slide the curtain gliders into the track before you hang the curtains. Check they move freely along the full length.
Hang the curtains on the gliders and check the hem sits just above the floor. Adjust the track height or hem if needed.
Tips and common mistakes
Always drill into ceiling joists or use proper plasterboard fixings, as curtains are heavy and a loose track can fall.
Use a step ladder and have someone steady it while you work overhead.
Leave a small gap at the floor so the curtains do not drag and pick up dust.
Check the track is level before you tighten every screw, as it is hard to correct later.
Questions
Can I fit a VIDGA floor to ceiling track in a rental?
Yes, but it needs screws in the ceiling. Patch and paint the holes when you move out, or ask your landlord first.
What ceiling height does the VIDGA floor to ceiling kit fit?
The kit uses extenders to cover a range of heights. Measure your room and check the IKEA product page for the exact maximum before buying.
Do I need two people to install it?
One person can do it, but a helper makes holding the long track against the ceiling much easier and safer.
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.
