How to Fit a Regular Wall-Fix Curtain Track
If you’ve chosen one of our regular curtain tracks and you’re fitting it directly to the wall, this step-by-step video will show you exactly how to do it.
I’m Lee from Ezecurtains, and in the video below I’ll walk you through bracket positioning, fixing to the wall, and a few simple checks that help everything line up properly.
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Tools & Fixings You’ll Need
- Drill / driver
- Suitable drill bit for your wall type (often a 6mm masonry bit)
- Wall plugs and screws appropriate for your wall
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Spirit level
- Step ladder
Step-by-Step: Fitting a Regular Wall-Fix Track
1) Decide the track height and position
Start by deciding how high the track needs to sit above the window. This is usually just above the window frame so the curtains hang neatly without brushing the wall or sill.
Use a pencil and spirit level to mark a straight guide line along the wall. This will help keep the track level as you fit the brackets.
2) Position the wall brackets
Offer the track up to the wall and mark through the fixing holes in the brackets. Regular tracks use sturdy wall brackets, so accurate marking helps everything fit neatly and evenly.
Space the brackets evenly along the length of the track to give good support once the curtains are hung.
3) Drill and fix the brackets
Drill the fixing holes using the correct drill bit for your wall type, insert the wall plugs, and fix the brackets securely to the wall.
If one fixing doesn’t feel as solid as you’d like, it’s usually a quick fix — adjust slightly, re-drill if needed, and use the most suitable plug for that section of wall.
4) Clip the track into the brackets
Once the brackets are fitted, the track simply clips into place. You should feel it locate firmly into each bracket as you work along the track.
Check that the track sits level and straight before moving on.
5) Final checks before hanging curtains
Give the track a gentle pull along its length to make sure everything feels secure and evenly supported.
Once you’re happy, you’re ready to hang your curtains.
FAQs
Yes — regular curtain tracks are designed to be wall fixed using the correct brackets and suitable wall fixings.
Plasterboard walls are common. The key is using fixings that spread the load, rather than relying on basic rawl plugs alone. You can switch to using toggle bolts if you don’t get a firm enough fixing.
It is best to fit the top of the track somewhere between 15cm to 20cm over the top of your window recess. Any lower and it starts to look a bit wrong when the curtains are hanging.
Yes — fitting a regular track is generally straightforward to do on your own, especially if you take your time marking out accurately. I start from the middle and work to the ends.
If you’re not sure what you’re fixing into, send me a quick photo of the wall and I’ll advise on the best fixing method before you start drilling.
If fitting the track has raised any questions, or you’d like me to check your wall type or bracket positions before you start, you don’t have to guess. You can get an instant price for the right track below, or send me a photo and I’ll advise.