Curtain Poles & Tracks

A curtain can only hang as well as the thing that holds it up. A pole that stops short of the frame, a track that judders, or a bracket working loose from old plaster will spoil even the loveliest fabric. We supply and fit curtain poles and tracks across Birmingham and the West Midlands, whether you’re ordering new curtains from us or replacing a pole that has seen better days.

Getting the hardware right is mostly about matching it to the curtain, the window and the wall. That’s why we look at all three when we measure, rather than picking a pole from a catalogue and hoping for the best.

Pole or track?

Both do the same basic job, but they look and behave differently.

	Curtain pole	Curtain track
The look	A feature in its own right, with rings and finials on show	Slim and discreet, usually hidden behind the heading
Headings	Eyelet, pencil pleat, pinch pleat on rings	Pencil pleat, pinch pleat, wave
Bay windows	Possible on some bays	Can be shaped to follow the bay
Fixing	Wall-fixed	Wall or ceiling-fixed

A pole suits rooms where you want the hardware to show. A turned wooden pole looks at home in a cottage-style bedroom, while a slim metal pole in brushed brass or matt black suits a modern living room. A track is the practical choice for bays, ceiling fixing and heavy curtains, and wave headings need a track or a pole designed for them. If you’re having new made-to-measure curtains, we’ll recommend the hardware that suits your chosen heading.

Bay window tracks

Bay windows are a feature of many Victorian and Edwardian terraces and 1930s semis across the region, and they can be awkward to dress. A straight pole across the front of the bay is possible, but it leaves the bay itself bare. A bay track is shaped to follow the angles or curve of the window, so your curtains can sit inside the bay and draw right round it.

We measure every angle and every section carefully, because a track that doesn’t follow the bay closely leaves curtains snagging at the bends. If you’re weighing up curtains against blinds or shutters for a bay, our guide on how to dress a bay window covers the pros and cons of each.

Getting the position right

Where the pole or track goes makes a surprising difference to how the window looks.

• Go wider than the frame. Extending the pole or track beyond the sides of the window lets your curtains stack back clear of the glass. You get more daylight, and the window looks bigger.
• Go higher if you can. Fixing a little higher above the frame makes a room feel taller and lets full-length curtains hang with real presence.
• Think about weight. Long, lined curtains are heavy. We add support brackets where they’re needed, so the pole stays straight.

For very wide or tall windows where drawing curtains by hand is a stretch, an electric curtain track might be the better choice.

How it works

1. Tell us about your windows. Call or WhatsApp 07902 945533, or book a visit online. Appointments are available 7 days a week.
2. We measure up. We measure each window, check the walls and ceiling for fixing and show you finishes. Your quote is free, with no obligation.
3. Your pole or track is prepared. Everything is made ready to your measurements, with bay tracks shaped to the angles we recorded.
4. Fixed firmly and level. We fit it securely, hang your curtains and check that everything runs smoothly. Fitting is included in your quote.

Good poles and tracks are easy to overlook until they go wrong. With 20 years of fitting curtains, blinds and shutters, our team knows how to fix them so they stay put, in old houses and new builds alike.