Fitting the Ceiling Brackets

This is a ceiling bracket, already fitted in place. These brackets are click-fit. You’ll notice a small lip on the bracket, and your curtain track has a ridge along both the front and back. That lip hooks onto the ridge, and the track clicks into place.

Once you’ve driven the screw through the bracket, it locks the track firmly in position. After fitting, you can add the supplied covers to neaten up the look.

Understanding Cord Safety Requirements

At the cord end, we have a cord loop. By law, this must sit at least 1.5 metres from the floor once the track is installed. We’ll ask for the installation height when you order, so we can make sure the cord drop meets safety regulations.

Fitting Wall Brackets at Each End

Now let’s look at fitting the wall brackets at each side of the bay window. These brackets have fixing holes on the top and bottom. Hold the bracket in place above the window, mark the fixing holes, then drill using a 6mm masonry drill bit. Use the supplied wall plugs and screws.

Measure a straight pencil line across the ceiling, then mark 2cm above that line. This ensures the top of the bracket sits 2cm higher than the ceiling line. You’ll also want to position the bracket about 14–15cm out from the corner of the bay.

The front lip of the bracket allows the track to hook in. Just twist upwards until it clicks, then secure it using the screw underneath. Repeat the process on the opposite side.

Securing the Wall Brackets

Today I’m working on a display setup with plasterboard and timber behind, so no drilling is needed. But normally, you’d secure the brackets using plugs and screws.

Once the bracket is fixed, add the neat cover over the top to hide the screws. Do the same on the other side of the bay: pencil line across, 2cm up, 14–15cm out.

Clicking the Track into the Wall Brackets

Now take your curtain track and click it into the wall brackets. You’ll need someone to hold one end while you secure the other. Hook the track into the bracket lip, twist it upwards until it clicks, and then tighten the screw underneath to lock it in place. Repeat for the opposite end.

Fixing the Ceiling Brackets Within the Bay

Next, drive the screws directly into the ceiling to support the track within the bay. Do this for all brackets around the bay. If you’re not confident the screw fixings are secure enough, you can move each bracket slightly, drill and plug the ceiling, and screw it in properly.

Reinforcing a Ceiling Bracket (If Needed)

If a bracket isn’t secure, remove the screw, slide the bracket slightly, and drill a new hole using a 6mm masonry bit. Insert a wall plug, reposition the bracket, and refit the screw. This gives you a nice firm fixing. Then, clip the cover over the bracket for a tidy finish.

Installing the Cord Tensioner for Safety

The cord loop running down the side of the window must be secured for safety. This is where the cord tensioner comes in. Hook the cord through the front into the pulley. I’ve already pre-drilled the holes and added plugs.

To install it properly, remove the cord from the tensioner first. Then hold the unit in position, mark your drill holes, and screw it in place. Once secured, pull up the spring ring and rethread the cord into the tensioner. This holds everything neatly and safely in place.

Final Step – Hanging Your Curtains

Once everything is installed, your corded bay track is ready. Just pull one cord to open the curtains, and the other to close them so they meet in the middle.

You’re now ready to start hanging your curtains using the gliders in the track. Pin hooks or nylon curtain hooks will both work depending on your curtain style.

Thanks very much for watching — I hope this video was helpful!