Common Issues Installing Curtain Poles

Curtains are an essential feature of any domestic home but installation has to be done properly, or it can have a negative impact on the comfort and practicality of a room. Professional curtain pole installation in London is a specialist area where expertise is required to ensure curtain poles meet the standards expected by the homeowner.

Poor installation of curtains can leave a room feeling unbalanced, unfinished and untidy. Planning and preparation is key to this, but in some cases there is no substitute for skills, knowledge and experience.

The most frequent problems found with installing curtain poles

Here are the most common issues:

• Incorrect wall fixings – You need to adapt your wall fixings to the wall you are installing on, there isn’t a catch-all solution. Standard plugs may not work in some walls, and the curtain pole brackets will subsequently be pulled out of the wall. So check the structure and condition of the wall and choose a suitable wall fixing.
• No middle bracket – Any curtain pole that extends over 1.5 metres needs a middle support bracket. If you don’t install this then the pole will soon start to sag in the middle under the weight of the curtain. Shorter spans may get away with his, but if there is any doubt, always install a middle bracket.  
• Not using a spirit level – If you are in a rush it is easy to make a judgement and assume you have found a level line for installing your curtain pole. However, even a few millimetres out can result in a very visible error. Always use a sprit level to line up the position of your fixings and to ensure they are level.
• Incorrect curtain pole – Heavy, lined or blackout curtains carry some weight, and generally speaking, the better the quality of your curtains, the heavier they will be. But this has to be matched by the thickness and strength of your curtain pole. Using a pole that is too thin for the weight of your curtains will force the pole to bend and sag.
• Unsafe drilling – Drilling into walls can be dangerous if you use the wrong drill-bit or not enough pressure. You can also drill into steel lintels or hidden utilities, such as gas pipes and electrical wiring.
• Incorrect placement – Locating your curtain pole too close to a wall or a window can imbalance a room and ruin the proportions of the room.

Professional curtain pole fitters in Essex

The solution to all these problems is to call the professionals, and at CTS London Ltd we have over 40 years’ experience in the business. So for skilled and experienced curtain pole installation in London, contact CTS London today.