How to Fit a Straight Curtain Track
If you’re fitting a straight curtain track for the first time, the method will depend on the type of track you’ve chosen and whether it’s being fixed to the wall or the ceiling.
This page brings together all of our straight curtain track fitting videos, so you can jump straight to the guide that matches your track and fixing method.
Choose the Guide That Matches Your Track
Slimline Wall-Fix Curtain Track
Step-by-step video showing how to fit a slimline straight curtain track when fixing directly to the wall.
Regular Wall-Fix Curtain Track
How to fit a standard straight curtain track using wall brackets, ideal for most domestic windows.
Regular Ceiling-Fix Curtain Track
A clear guide to fitting a regular straight curtain track directly to the ceiling using the correct fixings.
Corded Wall-Fix Curtain Track
How to fit a straight corded curtain track to the wall, including bracket positioning and cord alignment.
Slimline Ceiling-Fix Curtain Track
A step-by-step guide for fitting a slimline straight curtain track directly to the ceiling for a neat, discreet finish.
FAQs
Choose the guide that matches both your track type (regular, slimline or corded) and how it’s being fixed (wall or ceiling).
Yes — if you’re comfortable measuring, drilling and fixing brackets, fitting a straight track is usually straightforward.
Both work well. The best option depends on your window position, ceiling construction and how you want the curtains to hang.
Plasterboard is very common. As long as the correct fixings are used, straight curtain tracks can be fitted securely.
If you’re unsure, send me a quick photo of your window and I’ll help you choose the right track and fitting method before you start.
If watching the fitting guides has raised any questions — or you’d like me to check your wall or ceiling before you start — you don’t need to guess. You can get an instant price for the right track below, or send me a photo and I’ll advise.