Cord-operated
Corded curtain tracks
One pull of the cord and both curtains travel together, meeting neatly in the middle. Corded tracks are the classic choice for tall windows, heavy interlined curtains and fabrics you'd rather nobody handled.
- Operation
- Single cord, both curtains
- Safety
- Cord tensioner fitted as standard
- Windows
- Straight runs and many bays
- Suits
- Heavy, interlined, delicate fabrics
Why choose a corded track
- The fabric stays clean, because hands never touch the leading edge.
- Overlap arms let the two curtains meet without a gap.
- Heavy curtains are easy to draw on a tall window.
- Many corded tracks can be bent for bay windows.
Child safety as standard
Looped cords are a strangulation risk for young children. Every corded track we fit has the cord secured to the wall or floor with a tension device, set at a safe height, as the safety standards for window coverings require.
Already have a corded track?
Snapped cords, slipping pulleys and arms that no longer meet in the middle are some of the most common jobs we see. Many can be repaired rather than replaced, and we'll tell you honestly which is which. See curtain track repairs.
Corded curtain tracks: common questions
Can a corded track go round a bay?
Many can. The bends have to be made carefully so the cord runs freely round each corner. We confirm the right system at the survey.
My cord has snapped. Do I need a new track?
Usually not. Most corded tracks can be re-corded and re-tensioned. Call us with the make if you know it, or send a photo.
Can I still draw the curtains by hand?
Corded tracks are designed to be operated by the cord. Pulling the fabric by hand strains the system, so we fit them where cord operation suits how you use the room.
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