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Types of Curtain Track

Flexible Curtain Track

It is possible to purchase flexible tracks, which are ideal for bay or bow windows if you want to follow their line with the curtains.

They are made of PVC and are very strong. (Flexible track used here curving over the top of a curved window).

Extendable Curtain Track

These are by far the most common today. They are purchased in standard sizes with a range that they can be extended to.

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They are ideal as you can alter them to suit different window widths without having to cut them, and it leaves room for human error, which often occurs when measuring curtains.

They are generally made of metal and are often powder coated colors. The have slides or guides on the back side which curtain hooks fix to.

They are generally hand drawn tracks, but are available as cord drawn. This means that you use cords at the end of the drapes to pull the curtains across the track. It protects your curtains from dirty hands frequently pulling them across which happens if they are hand drawn.

Flexible Curtain Track shown here curved over a semi circular window.

Fixed Curtain Track

These are what are used when you have your drapes custom made. The windows are measured and the tracks are made exactly the correct width. They function the same as an extendable track i.e. they have slides or guides on the back which hold the curtain hooks.

A variation of this is the motorized track. This has a remote controlled motor which draws the curtains for you. Great for areas that are hard to reach, tall windows in two story atriums, or high level borrowed lights, or for people with disabilities, they are an ideal solution.

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