Curtain Track Advice – Get It Right First Time
Practical help and step-by-step guidance for measuring, ordering, and fitting your curtain track — whether it’s a straight window, a bay, or something in between.
If you’ve never bought a curtain track before, you’re not alone! Getting the right one (and making sure it fits properly) can feel confusing at first — especially with awkward bay shapes or tricky recesses. That’s exactly why this page exists.
Here you’ll find plain-English advice, measuring videos, and quick links to help you choose the right track, fix it securely, and hang your curtains perfectly.
Whether you’re wondering which brackets to use, how to avoid gaps at the sides, or what “wave gliders” even are — it’s all explained here.
All the advice here comes from over 30 years of hands-on experience measuring, bending, and fitting curtain tracks of every shape imaginable.
And since getting your measurements right is where everything begins, you’ll find our measuring section just below — the perfect place to start.
If I could have given a higher rating, I would have. If I was unsure about anything ?, I contacted Ezecurtains and got fantastic help quickly”
–Lesley O, Romford
Measuring Help
Start here if you’re not sure how to measure your bay window or what details we need before making your track.
Learn How to Measure Your Bay Window
A simple overview showing how to measure your bay window and plan where you would like your curtains to hang.
Printable Bay Measuring Templates
Want an easy way to measure your bay? Print the closest matching template and fill in your sizes clearly before ordering.
How to Measure for Wave Curtains
Want wave curtains for your window but are not sure how wide or long they need to be?
Discover how simple it is to calculate the curtain width and drop, including access to our free wave curtain calculator.
Bay Help
Bay windows can be a little awkward at first — not because they’re difficult, but because there are a few planning choices that affect everything that comes after.
These mini guides cover the most common bay window basics, so you can understand the options clearly before you start measuring, choosing a track or ordering.
Choosing the Right Bay Window Curtain Track
Compare bay window curtain track options, avoid common fitting problems and learn why some tracks glide more smoothly than others.
Bay Window Help & Planning
Not sure about returns, pelmets or how your bay window layout affects your curtains? These guides help you understand the options before measuring or ordering.
Curved Bay Curtain Advice
Do you have a curved bay window and are not sure how best to hang your curtains? Explore options for curtains finishing at the top of the sill or continuing down to the floor.
You can also compare curtains that hang only within the bay with curtains that return out into the room.
Fitting Help
Once your track arrives, these pages show exactly how to fit and adjust it, with short videos and step-by-step guides.
Bay Window Curtain Track Fitting Guides
Find all our bay track fitting guides here, including step-by-step instructions and videos showing how simple our bay window curtain tracks are to fit.
How to Fit Our Straight Curtain Tracks
These guides cover our complete straight curtain track range, including both wall-fixed and ceiling-fixed tracks.
How to Add or Remove Curtain Track Gliders
Practical guides showing how to add or remove gliders from our standard, slimline and cord-operated curtain tracks.
How to Fit a Curtain Track to a Bay Window Ceiling
Fixing a curtain track to a bay window ceiling can raise a few questions, especially when dealing with plasterboard, heavy curtains or an older property.
Got a Problem?
If your curtains don’t look right, don’t move smoothly or simply aren’t behaving as expected, you’re not alone. Many common bay window curtain problems have straightforward causes once you know what to look for.
Whether your curtains stick around corners, look uneven, don’t hang properly or refuse to close neatly, these guides explain the most likely causes and practical ways to improve the situation.
Bay Window Curtain Problems
Troubleshoot common bay window curtain problems, including sticking corners, uneven hanging, poor movement and curtains that don’t sit or drape as expected.
Curtain Advice
Not sure which curtains are best for your bay window? Ready-made or made-to-measure? These guides will help you understand the options and choose the right curtains for your room.
Choosing Curtains for a Bay Window
Not sure which curtains will work best on your bay window? Compare the most popular curtain styles and discover the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
Why Choose a Custom-Made Bay Window Curtain Track?
Not sure whether a custom-made bay window curtain track is worth it? Compare DIY and custom options, understand the differences and discover when a made-to-measure track makes the most sense.
Bay Window Blinds, Curtains & Privacy Ideas
Practical advice on using blinds, curtains, sheers and layered window treatments in bay windows. Compare privacy ideas, modern styling options and ways to create a softer, more coordinated look.
How Should Bay Window Curtains Hang?
Explore practical guides covering curtain length, returns, blinds, radiators, floor-length layouts and curtain headings.
Ready-Made Curtains for Bay Windows
If you’ve been looking for ready-made curtains for a bay window that fit properly, you’ll already know it isn’t always straightforward.
❌ Not wide enough
❌ Not long enough
❌ Not the right colour or design
Bay Window Blackout & Light Control Ideas
Practical advice for making bay windows darker, more private and better at controlling light. Explore blackout curtains, blackout roller blinds, curtain overlap problems and layered window ideas.
Bay Window Curtain Poles vs Tracks
Honest, practical advice comparing bay window curtain poles and tracks, including curtain movement, heavy curtains, bends, everyday usability and which option works best in real homes.
How to Hang Pencil Pleat Curtains
Discover how easy it is to prepare and hang pencil pleat curtains so they look their best, with a simple step-by-step guide and video.
Wave Curtains for Bay Windows
Wave curtains create soft, even folds and a clean, modern appearance. They can work beautifully in bay windows when the track is designed and positioned correctly.
Learn how wave curtains work, whether they are suitable for your bay, how to measure correctly and how to achieve the best results once fitted.
Accessories and Hardware
Find practical advice about accessories that can make your curtains easier to operate, position and live with every day.
Curtain Accessories & Hardware Advice
Practical advice on curtain draw rods, tieback hooks and other small finishing details that help curtains hang better, move more smoothly and feel easier to use.
Frequently asked questions
It’s simple — measure the full width of your window, then add an extra 15–30 cm on each side so your curtains can sit clear of the glass when open. That’s your total track width. Then decide if you’re fitting to the ceiling or the wall above the window.
Tip from Lee: if you’re unsure, send Ezecurtains a quick photo of your window and I’ll confirm exactly what to measure.
We deliver across the whole of mainland UK — from Cornwall to the Highlands (excluding islands). Most orders arrive within 5–7 working days.
Your track will arrive well packed in strong, recyclable, plastic-free packaging.
Our tracks are DIY-friendly and we include step-by-step fitting videos with every order. If you’d prefer not to fit it yourself, a local handyman can usually install a bay track in under an hour. Most of our customers tell us it was much easier than they expected.
A corded track uses a pull cord (like a blind), so you don’t have to touch the fabric — ideal for tall or wide windows, or delicate linings. A hand-drawn track is just as smooth, but you pull the curtains across by hand.
In most cases, yes! If your curtains have heading tape with hooks (pencil pleat or double/triple pleat), they’ll work perfectly with our tracks. The only styles that won’t work are eyelet, tab top, or slot top curtains — those need a pole instead.
Most tracks are custom-made and dispatched within 5–7 working days. You’ll receive a dispatch email with tracking details so you can follow your delivery all the way to your door.
Because every track is made to measure, they can’t be returned or reused. But don’t worry — follow our measuring guides and we’ll make sure it’s right first time. If you’re not sure, get in touch before ordering — Lee at Ezecurtains is always happy to double-check your measurements with you.
Still Unsure then Let Us Help You
Let the curtain track finder help you decide which track is best for your window. Or you can get advice on how to deal with your bay window by send a couple of photos.