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How to install Curtains
in 20 minutes or less

What You’ll Need
  • Cordless drill
  • Phillips head drill bit (PH2 size)
  • A step ladder
  • A pencil - Not Pen
  • 3mm drill bit
  • Tape measure
Estimated Time
  • 20 Minutes
What You’ll Need
  • Cordless drill
  • Phillips head drill bit (PH2 size)
  • A step ladder
  • A pencil - Not Pen
  • 3mm drill bit
  • Tape measure
Estimated Time
  • 20 Minutes

Before Getting Started

Organise your parts and check you have everything before commencing installation.

Double check the fitting location

Is the curtain being attached to the Ceiling (top fix) or the wall (face fix)?

Make sure you have clean hands!

The last thing you want to do is get your curtains dirty whilst installing them.

How to Install Your Curtain Track

Face Fit - Attached to your wall

Joining the Tracks

Identify the Matching Tracks: Each track piece is labeled with letters (e.g., A to A, B to B) to ensure you join the correct sections. Locate the labels before proceeding.

Connect the Tracks: Take the track joiner and slide it halfway into one end of the first track. Then align the labeled end of the second track with the first and slide it onto the joiner until the tracks meet seamlessly in the middle.

Determine your bracket positions

Every window is different. You need to figure out how many brackets you need, where they will be placed, and how they will be attached to the wall.

Bracket requirements:

The end brackets must be right at the end of the track

The remaining brackets should be no more than 700mm apart, centre

Joined Tracks require a bracket directly over the join.

Identify which brackets can be attached to your wall studs

Locate studs using a stud finder. Your window should have studs either side of it.
Place a bracket next to the track inline with each stud it can be attached to

Identify which other brackets are required

Using the bracket requirements above, place the remaining required brackets next to the track. These can be installed using ramset hollow wall anchors.

For example: If your studs are more than 700mm apart, or not in the end bracket locations

Install Brackets

Mark your wall for each bracket at the exact height you measured for your track to sit. For most curtains, this will be the drop measurement you supplied. You can check your order details.

Position the brackets so that the top of the bracket is inline with your first marks
Mark the two outside oval shaped holes, in their center, this is where your screws will go

Drill pilot holes/attach hollow wall anchors

  1. For hollow wall anchors: Attach hollow wall anchors into position following the product instructions
  2. For stud locations: Using a 3mm drill bit, drill your pilot holes
Attach your brackets tightly using your drill and screws provided

Install the track

Your curtain track is designed to simply clip into the bracket

With two people, lift the track into place and clip it into all brackets.
Once clipped in, slide left and right to centre the track.

Joined tracks: Ensure the tracks line up straight by adjusting the bracket forward or back.

Secure the Track

When it’s positioned perfectly, tighten all screws to lock brackets in place.
For curtains with returns: Clip the return clip into the outside hole on top of the end brackets which will have returns.
Attach your bracket covers.

Top Fit - Attached to your ceiling

Joining the Tracks

Identify the Matching Tracks: Each track piece is labeled with letters (e.g., A to A, B to B) to ensure you join the correct sections. Locate the labels before proceeding.

Connect the Tracks: Take the track joiner and slide it halfway into one end of the first track. Then align the labeled end of the second track with the first and slide it onto the joiner until the tracks meet seamlessly in the middle.

Determine your bracket positions

Every window is different. You need to figure out how many brackets you need, where they will be placed, and how they will be attached to the ceiling.

Bracket requirements:

The end brackets must be right at the end of the track

The remaining brackets should be no more than 700mm apart, centre

Joined Tracks require a bracket directly over the join.

Identify which brackets can be attached to your wall studs

Locate battens using a stud finder
Place a bracket next to the track inline with each batten it can be attached to

Identify which other brackets are required

Using the bracket requirements above, place the remaining required brackets next to the track. These can be installed using ramset hollow wall anchors.

For example: If your studs are more than 700mm apart, or not in the end bracket locations

Install Brackets

Mark your ceiling

Measure and mark the pilot hole locations for your brackets before drilling.

  • For single curtains:
    Measure 55mm out from the wall or cornice and make a mark at each bracket location. This mark indicates where the pilot hole or hollow wall anchor will go.
  • For double curtains:
    The rear track uses the 55mm measurement as above.
    The front track pilot hole should be positioned 145mm out from the wall or cornice.
    Ensure both tracks are parallel and aligned along the full length of the window for a neat, professional finish.

Double-check all measurements before drilling to ensure your tracks are evenly spaced and positioned correctly.

Drill pilot holes/attach hollow wall anchors

For batten locations: Using a 3mm drill bit, drill your pilot holes
For hollow wall anchors: Attach hollow wall anchors into position following the product instructions
Attach your brackets using the rear screw hole — do not overtighten initially

Install the track

Your curtain track is designed to simply clip into the bracket

With two people, lift the track into place and clip it into all brackets.
Once clipped in, slide left and right to centre the track.
When it’s positioned perfectly, tighten all screws to lock brackets in place.

How To Hang Your Curtains

S-Fold Curtains

Attach your curtain wand

Clip your wand into the second runner on the leading end of the curtain. The runner will be slightly longer than the others
Starting at the leading or inside end of the curtain, clip the first hook into the runner, so that the fabric faces towards the window.
Continue hooking the curtain onto all other runners, ensure that the fabric waves from the front to the back
For curtains with returns: You will have an extra hook on the curtain that wraps around the end of the track, and hooks to the return clip you installed earlier

How To Dress Your S-Fold Curtains

When it comes to getting the best look from your curtains, the way you hand and dress them makes all the difference.
Here’s a quick video on how to dress your S-Fold curtains:

Woohoo, you’re done!

Pleated Curtains

Attach your curtain wand

Clip your wand into the second runner on the leading end of the curtain. The runner will be slightly longer than the others
Starting at the leading or inside end of the curtain, clip the first hook into the runner.
Continue hooking the curtain onto all other runners
Put a crease between each pleat by putting your finger behind the fabric, pulling it forward and putting in a crease.
For curtains with returns: You will have an extra hook on the curtain that wraps around the end of the track, and hooks to the return clip you installed earlier

Woohoo, you’re done!

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