How to Install Ceiling Mount Curtains, by I Seek Blinds Official Channel on YouTube. 6 min 51 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 51 s
- Time to do it
- 1 to 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Measure the window width and decide how far the track should extend past each side. Mark the track position on the ceiling with a pencil.
Check the ceiling for joists or solid fixing points using a stud finder or by tapping. Mark bracket positions along the track line at the spacing the kit recommends.
Drill pilot holes at each bracket mark. Use wall plugs or ceiling anchors if you are not drilling into a joist.
Screw the mounting brackets to the ceiling and check they are level with a spirit level. Ask a helper to hold long tracks while you line them up.
Clip or slide the track into the brackets and tighten the fixing screws. Make sure the track sits firmly and does not wobble.
Thread the curtain hooks or carriers onto the track runners, following the spacing the kit sets out for even folds.
Hang the sheer curtain panel on the runners, starting from one end. Have a helper support the fabric as you work along the track.
Shape the s-folds by hand, pushing each fold into a neat curve along the whole width. Adjust the hooks or carriers until the folds are even.
Tips and common mistakes
Always fix into a joist or use proper ceiling anchors, as plasterboard alone will not hold a loaded track.
Use a ladder on a firm, level floor and keep it steady while you drill overhead.
Hang the curtains soon after installing the track so you can check the fold spacing before the job is finished.
Measure twice before drilling, since extra holes in a ceiling are hard to hide.
Questions
Can I fit a ceiling track without finding a joist?
Yes, if you use the correct hollow-wall or plasterboard anchors rated for the curtain weight. Fixing into a joist is stronger where one is available.
How do I get even s-folds?
Space the hooks or carriers evenly along the track and shape each fold by hand after hanging. Adjust the spacing until the folds look uniform.
Do I need two people?
For long tracks and full-width sheer panels, a helper makes it much easier to hold and line up the track and fabric.
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.
