Planning Your Curtains

Curtain tracks have a channel containing gliders into which the curtains are hooked, whilst traditional curtain poles use rings that run on the outside, presenting many limitations.

However – there is an alternative offering the best of both worlds!

Silent Gliss Metropole delivers all the benefits of a track with the appearance of a decorative pole. Offered in a range of sizes and colours, you can select from a variety of decorative finials. Follow the link to learn more about Metropole.

The Wave Curtain Heading transforms traditional curtains into a striking, modern design statement. Enjoy undulating curves, when curtains are closed, which transform into a neat stack-back when opened. Learn more about Wave.

If you already have a fabric in mind, you need to check that the weave is suitable for Wave.

Decide how you want to operate your curtains.

• Hand operation, the lowest cost option, allows long tracks. Consider using a draw rod to avoid damaging the fabric.
• Cord operation avoids the need to touch the fabric, and is more convenient, but have length and weight limitations.
• Motorised curtain tracks are the most luxurious, convenient, but more expensive. You can choose from a vast array of control options including switch, handset, app or Smart control system.

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Traditional pleated headings usually use a tape sewn to the top of curtain, which connects the curtain hooks to the gliders in the curtain track.

Alternatively, the Silent Gliss Swiss Pleat uses gliders sewn into the curtain, that fit in the track to deliver a unique, delicate, and understated curtain aligned with more traditional curtain design. Learn more about Swiss Pleat.

Wall fitting uses L-shaped brackets. Double systems are possible, but your curtain heading choice will be limited due to the space required.

Ceiling fitting allows floor-to-ceiling curtains. Double curtain systems are easily accommodated. Often two curtains are required, perhaps a sheer for daytime light diffusion, and a blackout for the evenings and bright early morning sunshine. Consider the space available to accommodate two systems. Where fitting space is limited, consider combining heading styles.

Recess fitting into the ceiling structure makes the curtains appear to hang directly from the ceiling. Learn more about Recessed Curtain Tracks.
 

Understanding the fitting space available for your curtains is critical. Curtain headings vary in the amount of space required.

At the top, pleated headings typically require 100-140mm. Wave requires 140-220mm per system, depending on hook spacing.

Conversely, at the bottom, you need to consider curtain flare. A pleated heading will be bulkier with a stack size of approx. 33% of the overall curtain width. The neat stack of Wave means it requires only approx. 23%.

Where will your curtains stack when opened and how much room will they take up? Will you want them to sit behind a wall, or in a recess?

Pleated curtains tend to stack back into around 33% of the overall curtain width. Wave takes up less space and is usually around 23%.

Still have questions? For more support on planning your curtains, please contact Silent Gliss: infotest@silentgliss.co.uk