Curtain Poles & Tracks Buying Guide
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Curtain poles and tracks both offer unique benefits when hanging your curtains. In this handy guide, we&#;ve put together all of the questions you may have about curtain drapery.
Curtain poles offer multiple hanging options, with the choice of rings and gliders, and the ability to fit eyelet curtains. In comparison, curtain tracks are minimal, practical and bend at a tighter radius. They are suitable for all types of headings, excluding tab and eyelet fit. If you&#;re looking for an alternative to eyelets, Wave is a great option.
While curtain tracks offer a discrete look, curtain poles can be accessorised to make a statement. Our curtain poles come in a range of stylish colours, and you can choose from a matching range of finials, midials and holdbacks. They are also available in a variety of diameters to create either a bold or minimalist appearance.
Tracks are suitable for any type of fixing, whereas poles with rings are generally not appropriate for top fixing. Eyelets aren&#;t the best option for bay windows unless you opt for multiple curtains, as the eyelets can&#;t pass the brackets. The majority of curtain tracks tend to run smoother than poles due to their roller gliders. The exception is our metro pole, which is practical and can be flush fixed.
If you purchase a curtain pole with rings, we recommend using ten rings per metre. Bay windows with a custom bent pole require C-rings and passing brackets to enable smooth drawing.
If you&#;d like a pole with gliders, select a glider type when you purchase your pole. The glider poles are only suitable for curtains with hooks. All of our tracks and our metro pole come with 10 gliders per metre included and one bracket for every 60 cm.
Once you have all the parts needed to hold your curtains, you need brackets to fix your pole or track into place. There are many types of brackets, so check our glossary to find out the function of each type.
Curtains can be fixed to a curtain pole using rings and gliders, or around the pole with eyelets.
Poles with rings are a traditional way to hang curtains and require manual opening. They can be trickier to draw as the rings run across the pole, but you can attach draw rods to help.
Poles with gliders offer smoother operation and can either be uncorded (hand drawn) or corded for ease of use. Both options are ideal for drawing heavier curtains thanks to their smooth movement. For ultimate simplicity, electric models can be operated by remote, switch, radio or timer.
Corded poles and tracks are easily operated with a pull-cord, meaning you won&#;t have to handle the curtain. This means they are ideal for hanging delicate fabrics and heavier curtains. Uncorded designs keep the focus on the curtains, offering a more modern style.
Electric poles and tracks are either operated by remote, switch, radio or timer. Electric poles are great for drawing attention to the pole design, while electric tracks keep the focus on your curtains.
They make drawing your curtains easier than ever and can be controlled right from your sofa. Models with timers and light sensors can even open and close automatically, ideal if you are away from home.
Electric models add a sense of luxury to your home and make life easier. If you have tall windows or heavy curtains, you won&#;t have to pull the curtains by hand. As you won&#;t need to handle the fabric, it will suffer less wear and tear.
You&#;ll need to measure your window using a metal tape, following our measuring and ordering guide. The method required depends on the shape of your window, and bay windows require a number of measurements.
You should allow around 15 &#; 30cm either side of the window for straight windows that aren&#;t in a recess. Also, bear in mind that finials will add to the overall pole length.
Select a diameter based on how prominent you would like the pole to be. Larger diameters complement tall windows, while more delicate fabrics often suit smaller diameters. If you use eyelet curtains, choose a diameter to fit into the eyelets. It&#;s worth noting that pole diameter does not dictate strength.
Provide measurements of your bay window when you purchase a suitable pole or track, and we can bend it to fit. Choose from a range of high-quality aluminium curtain tracks or if you prefer poles, take a look at the Bradbury design. All of our poles can be bent for bay windows, which makes them very strong and suitable for heavy curtains. Please note, your outer wall will need to be thick enough to withstand the fitting process.
If you choose a curtain pole, you&#;ll need passing brackets and C-rings for the curtains to pass along the window smoothly.
Layering up curtains adds a stylish look to a room and is easy to achieve with a double curtain track system. This is a track that has two channels to hang two layers of curtains.
We stock high-quality aluminium tracks that can be easily bent and cut to size. These are more durable than plastic alternatives, making them a reliable option.
Curtain poles are more customisable and are available in a range of materials and finishes. Wooden poles provide a rustic look, perfect for more traditional homes. Metal poles flatter any interior style and come in a range of finishes. Our Bradbury pole can even be bent to suit bay windows, saving you from connecting multiple poles.
You can dress your curtain pole with matching finials, midials and holdbacks. These complete the look of your pole and create a style statement in your room. If you prefer a more understated look, you can fix end caps to the ends of your pole as an alternative to finials.
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Browse our large range of high-quality poles and tracks, or get in touch to specify your requirements.
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The curtain rod is a popular interior design solution, used in many rooms. It allows us to hang curtains or blinds, which not only have a decorative function, but also effectively protect us from neighbors peeking in the windows. However, despite the high functionality of this solution, a rail or rod left in plain sight can look unsightly against a polished and stylized interior. The simplest solution is camouflage curtain rail strips.
Living room arrangement with Mardom Decor curtain railsWhen choosing ceiling curtain tracks, it is worth betting on a quality solution that not only looks aesthetically pleasing, but will also be durable and resistant to environmental factors.
The curtain rod cover is mounted directly to the window, so it is exposed to constant contact with sunlight, changing temperatures and moisture. Long-term exposure to UV radiation and water vapor in the case of low-quality stucco can cause a change of color on the surface, and deformation of the material. Because of this, even the most elegant interior will lose its former splendor, and we will be forced to incur additional costs associated with replacing curtain rails with new ones.
Mardom Decor molding is made of high quality materials &#; ProFoam and PolyForce plastic is characterized by high resistance to UV, and water. Special production technology means that the impact of sunlight does not cause yellowing of the molding, and water vapor molecules do not penetrate deep into the structure. As a result, the molding is fully protected against shade change or deformation. Importantly, the products are dimensionally stable, which means that they do not expand and contract under the influence of temperature changes. As a result, you can open windows without worrying about the temperature difference between outside and inside. With moldings that are not dimensionally stable, there is a risk, for example, of glue cracking at the joints of the moldings or damaging the painted surface of the molding. Thanks to all these properties, the curtain rod masking strip can be installed in any room &#; living room, bedroom, but also kitchen, laundry room and even bathroom.
Nowadays on the market there are curtain rail developments in a variety of sizes. When choosing the ideal trim, it is important to keep in mind the dimensions of our room, as well as the windows. In the case of a high ceiling and a wide window recess, long and deep curtain rails will work well to balance our space. It is also worth betting on high-quality, heavy curtains that will complete the whole arrangement. For lower apartments and small windows, we recommend shorter minimalist products. Ornamental decorations can make the curtain rail look heavy and unnatural in a low room. To complete the look of the interior, subtle curtains made of light fabrics will suffice. By following this rule, we will maintain balance in the room, so that the grille will become a consistent element of the arrangement, and not just an accessory to cover an unsightly curtain rail.
Stucco curtain moldings are not only a functional architectural solution, but also decorative elements to compliment our interiors. When attaching them to the wall and ceiling, we want them to be consistent with our chosen interior style. Details have a huge impact on the effect of the arrangement, so when deciding on ceiling curtain rod moldings, it is important to pay attention to their appearance.
Simple slats, devoid of decor, square-shaped will perfectly compliment minimalist interiors. They will work well for apartments decorated in modern or industrial (loft) style. Curtain rail enclosures with delicate curves and subtle grooves will complement rooms decorated in boho, Parisian style, but will also look beautiful in classic rooms. On the other hand, richly decorated curtain rods with ornamental patterns will be ideal for glamour or art deco style.
MD137 curtain rail Curtain rail QL011 Curtain rail QL046The most popular curtain rod masking strip is the one in the shade of white. According to a popular rule of interior design, stucco should correspond to the shade of the wall or ceiling. Most apartments in Poland have a ceiling in just this color scheme, so the popularity of white stucco should not surprise anyone. A light-colored curtain rail not only perfectly harmonizes with its surroundings, but also brightens up the interior and looks light, even when increased in size.
However, you can opt for a completely different solution and match the ceiling moldings to the shade of the wall or even paint them a contrasting shade. Mardom Decor curtain moldings have been coated with a special primer that smooths the surface and prepares the molding for painting. Thanks to this, the paint gains a more intense color and better adhesion, which translates into a long-lasting and beautiful painting effect. The curtain rail can be painted in any color with water-based paint.
In modern design, it is important to decorate spaces with simple solutions. This is exactly what curtain rod covers with patented LightGuard® technology offer. Mardom Decor ceiling curtain rod trims allow installation with LED lighting, and the innovative LightGuard® technology, which consists of preventing the LED light from spotlighting through the surface of the trim, makes the light diffuse subtly around the room, guaranteeing a pleasant atmosphere and excellent lighting effect.
The curtain rod cover should also be easy to install. No one has time to drill holes in the ceiling and the extra work involved in fixing them. All Mardom Decor curtain rods are easy to install &#; all you need to do is use a dedicated adhesive available in our offer.
See our article on Mardom Decor adhesives
Read more about the correct installation method in the post Best adhesive for polymer stucco
Installation: just apply the appropriate amount of glue to the edge of the strip and press it into the designated place on the ceiling. After the time listed on the package, the glue will set, and the attachment will be permanent and stable.
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Ceiling moldings are a durable, practical and elegant interior design solution. The masking strip from Mardom Decor is a high-quality curtain rod masking strip, which will cover rail curtain rods as well as rod curtain rods in an impressive way. Their installation is hassle-free &#; using only glue, you will be able to do it yourself in your own interior, without the help of a specialist. Our offer includes a wide selection of curtain rails, matching many interior styles. The varied dimensions of our products allow you to find the perfect length that will fit both the height of the ceiling and the size of the window recess. Choose the perfect curtain rail for your interior and create a unique arrangement that will maintain a perfect look for many years.
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