Few things determine the personality of a house better than its curtains. In addition to regulating the light that enters rooms, they are for maintaining the privacy of your home. Curtains say a lot about the tastes, habits, and even the character of the inhabitants of a dwelling.
There are countless curtain models, and also a wide range of track types for hanging them.
What possibilities does the market offer and what can we choose from?
What is a curtain rail and how does it work?
A curtain track is a metal or PVC element that allows curtains to be hung from the ceiling or wall. It differs from a curtain rod in that it includes small sliding runners to which the curtain is attached, guiding its opening and closing by moving them sideways.
Types of curtain tracks
Depending on various factors such as aesthetics, the operating mechanism, or installation conditions, we can identify up to 7 types of curtain tracks:
Cordless drill
This type of track is ideal for those who hate getting tangled up with curtain cords, and for homes with babies or young children. It's not the first time a family has had a scare because their child got caught or hurt playing with this element. When this happens, we always recommend changing all the tracks in the house to cordless systems. To open and close the curtains, you will simply need to move them manually, gripping the fabric pieces directly. One less worry!
Lanyard rail
The corded track is a classic. It's often the most popular choice for centre-opening curtains. This type of track is also used for curtains that draw back to one side.
But it supports plain, pleated or gathered curtains anyway.
Its big advantage? That it never goes out of fashion.
Curved rail
When you want to install a curtain in a rounded space, corner, or at an angle, the ideal option is a curved track. In home decor and DIY stores, we find different models of curved tracks adapted to meet various needs.
Wave curtain track
Perfect wave curtains bring distinction and elegance to your home.
If you've just bought some, choose a type of track with sliders joined together by an internal cord.
It regulates sliding on the rail and ensures the maintenance of the gap distance between the carriage and the carriage when the curtain is closed.
Decorative curtain rail with pelmet
Decorative pelmet rails have a Velcro strip at the top for attaching a valance or a piece of fabric.
The aim is to cover the rail and achieve a more attractive aesthetic effect.
Motorised rail
For those seeking greater comfort and for homes with large curtains, there are motorised tracks, which operate via a remote control. The installation of this type of curtain track is more complex than for others, as they need to be connected to the mains electricity. Once installed, with the touch of a button, we can open and close the curtain as many times as we wish in a smooth and silent manner.
Heavy curtain rail
If you live in a very sunny location or a house with enormous windows, you'll be forced to resort to curtains made from opaque, thick fabrics to block out the light.
Opt for rails for heavy curtains, with a reinforced structure to support them without any problems.
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