Made To Measure
Medium Weight
British Made
5 Year Guarantee
Hidden Recess Curtain Track (Ceiling Mounted)
Made To Measure
Medium Weight
British Made
5 Year Guarantee
Per Linea Metre - This is the width of the fabric and the quantity is the number of metres rolled off the roll
5-7 Working Days
UK Mainland Over £250
FREE
Important installation notes
- Wave clearance: Leave 8 cm from the wall for 60 mm Wave, or 10 cm for 80 mm.
- Fixings: Track is pre-drilled every 50 cm. Use screws with a 2.9 mm head for secure fixing into joists.
- Long lengths: Tracks over 300 cm ship in multiple pieces. Gliders pass smoothly across joins.
Heavy Weight
Heavy Duty to 30kg
Exceptional Quality
Aluminium Profile with gliders - Contract Duty
Hand Operated
Pull across by hand
Complete Kit
Everything for 1 Installation
Hidden Recess Curtain Track – Sunken Into Ceiling Curtain Track
Transform your space with the sleek, modern look of a recess curtain track. Designed to sit within a ceiling cut-out, it delivers an “invisible track” appearance—minimal, clean, and compatible with most interior styles—while ensuring smooth, reliable curtain operation.
Built from high-quality aluminium, the track is durable and versatile—even for shaped windows such as arches and circles. UV-protected, clickable carriers help the fabric traverse smoothly and maintain straight, tidy pleats—ideal for both residential and commercial projects.
Compatible with Wave curtains when supplied with Wave gliders. For correct clearance, leave 7 cm from the wall for 60 mm Wave and 9 cm for 80 mm Wave.
Installer notes
- Retrospective installs: you’ll need to cut a perfectly straight channel in the ceiling for a flush fit. Prefer to avoid this? Choose our surface-mounted alternative.
- New builds: fix into the joists first, then bring plasterboard neatly up to the track edge.
- Prefer a low-profile surface-mounted option? See the slimline contract track.
Ceiling-mount alternative (no groove required)
The slimline contract track uses the same profile but comes with brackets for direct ceiling fixing. At under 2 cm deep, it’s a discreet, easy-install option when you don’t want to cut a groove in your ceiling.
Features of the Recess Curtain Track (Hand Drawn)
- Efficient hand-drawn system for medium-weight draperies.
- Ceiling installation with cover caps to conceal fixings.
- Factory bendable (curves and reverse curves) to a minimum 10 cm (4″) radius; supplied to your template.
- Suitable for circular, arch and triangle window shapes.
- Heavy-duty, UV-protected clickable carriers for smooth travel and straight hanging pleats.
- Maximum fabric weight: 8 kg per metre (6 lbs/ft).
- Chromate powder-coated finish with a factory-applied dry lubricant.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the track fit into the ceiling?
How much will the curtains stack back?
Is this track compatible with 60mm and 80mm wave curtains?
Can this track be used in bay windows or curved spaces?
How do I protect the track during decorating?
Any tips for installing the track in a recessed groove?
Can I fit this track retrospectively into an existing ceiling?
What weight curtains can this track hold?
Does the track come with all the fixings and gliders?
Roomshots of Recess Curtain Track
Compatible Curtains for Wave Curtain Tracks
Our wave curtain tracks pair perfectly with a range of curtain styles. Browse our made-to-measure curtain options designed to work flawlessly with wave systems for a premium, professional finish.
Wave Curtains
Perfect spacing and modern flow, designed specifically to operate smoothly on wave curtain tracks.
Blackout Curtains
Pair wave headings with blackout performance for superior light control in bedrooms, hotels and media rooms.
Made to Measure Curtains
Create your perfect wave-compatible curtains with custom sizing and hundreds of commercial-grade fabrics.
| Composition | Aluminium Tracks, Metal Brackets, Plastic Gliders |
|---|---|
| Features | Standard Gliders, 60 or 80mm Wave |
| Operation | Hand |
| Weight Guide | Stage 40kg+ |
| Delivery | 5-7 Working Days |
What are the different curtain heading options?
How to Calculate Curtain Weight?
This hidden track is amazing, our builder installed when doing our ceilings. Direct Fabrics supplied it for an L shaped window and so happy with the result. Once we have finished building we will get some curtains up.
How to Measure For Curtains, Blinds and Tracks.
Pen and Paper
For recording your
measurements.
Helper
Someone to assist if your
windows are large .
Metal Tape Measure
As this will allow you to get a
rigid full length measurement.
Make sure your curtain tracks and poles are fitted in the position you want.
Choose the type of curtains that you would like and how you want to hang your curtains. See our heading styles guide
We recommend fitting your hardware first before measuring, this avoids any issues with not getting the perfect fit.
Measure your window using our main guide. Quick summary below. Remember wave, pinch, and designer headings require slightly different measurement
Measure in 3 places and take the shortest drop – Floors and ceilings can run out.
Double / Triple check your measurements
Choosing your Curtain Track Width
The width of the curtain track should extend past your window this allows for the curtains to stack back away from your window and allow light in.
Measure your recess and then add on 15cm on either side. For acoustics , we recommend further to fully cover the window and the surrounding area. In our test we added an additional 30cm to the width and also made the curtain floor length.
Wave curtains, for every 100cm of track the curtains will stack circa *18cm
Eyelet curtains, they will stack back circa 10cm per *70cm of track width
Pencil Pleat will stack approx 25% of the track width. eg. 210cm track will stack 52.5%
* all dependent on thickness of fabric
Selecting your Curtain Drop
Where to Measure From for Different Type of Curtains
|
Type of Curtains |
Fitted On |
Where to Measure from - to desired length |
|
Pencil Pleat Curtains |
Curtain Track |
Top of the Track - If using a extra wide track or designer track like silent gliss metropole, then measure from the underside of the track. |
|
Pencil Pleat Curtains |
Curtain Pole |
Measure from small ring at the bottom of eye under the ring, this is where your curtain clips into. |
|
Eyelet Curtains |
Curtain Pole – Only |
Top of the pole *we add on the upstand to our curtains, |
|
Pinch Pleat Curtains |
Curtain Track |
The underside of the track |
|
Wave Curtains |
Curtain Track Designer Pole |
The glider underneath the track. The curtain will sit under the track. |
|
Acoustic Curtains |
See Heading Style of Choice above |
Same but make sure wider than normal ideally 30cm past either side and 30 above. Also to the floor. |
How to Measure for Blinds going Inside the Recess
- Measure the exact width of the recess in three places; at the top of the recess, in the centre of the recess and near the bottom - then take the smallest size.
- Measure the exact drop of the recess in three places on the left hand side of the recess, in the centre of the recess and on the right hand side of the recess - then take the smallest size.
- We will take one cm off the finished width size you have given us, to allow for the blind to pull up and down easily.
- Double check your measurements
- Cord Safety - Mounting Height - We ask for the mounting height of your blinds to allow for the cord to be 150cm off the ground. If mounting at 210cm This is what you enter in the Fitting height box. We make a deduction to ensure the cord is 150cm from the floor. Thus the cord loop will be 60cm
How to Measure Outside of the Recess
- Measure the recess in 3 places on the width and also 3 places on the drop. Take the widest measurement.
- Measure the width of the actual recess plus an additional amount – Usually from 7cm-15cm whatever you think looks appropriate. This is for overlap.
- Measure the exact drop of the recess. The blind would be fitted above the recess, so check the space above and add an amount on to the drop – usually from 7-15cm
- These sizes you have taken will be the size of the finished blind.
- Double check your measurements
- Cord Safety - Mounting Height - We ask for the mounting height of your blinds to allow for the cord to be 150cm off the ground. If mounting at 210cm This is what you enter in the fitting height box. We make a deduction to ensure the cord is 150cm from the floor. Thus the cord loop will be 60cm
Cubicle Tracks you have to measure with right angles from wall to wall where you want the track to go
Draw your room on a piece of paper with a sky view
Now measure from the wall to wall for straight tracks,
L Shape Tracks Measure to a point on the floor and mark with a piece of tape. Then for the other sides measure from the other wall to that point.
Always check for obstructions and fitting issues you may need to work around
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