Curtain Track Gliders

Curtain Track Gliders

Gliders are designed and manufactured to fit specific tracks and poles. There are many types and styles ranging from roller gliders to silicon impregnated, giving a smooth running action. Gliders are normally made from plastic, with only a few types made of metal.

Curtains are hooked to the glider through an eyelet which is a part of the moulded design. Gliders run along the bottom or the back of a channel section of the track. In some cases, the hook gliders may clip over the front of the track. These positions may vary depending on design and type of the pole or track.

Adding extra gliders to a curtain track will give your curtain extra support. If the top of the curtain is sagging between each hook/glider this is a sure sign you need to add on additional curtain track gliders and hooks. A curtain with the correct amount of gliders and hooks will result in a curtain which is better supported and therefore hang a lot neater. As a guide, you should have a curtain hook hooked in to a curtain glider every 8cm of curtain track.

When selecting curtain track gliders, it is very important to purchase the correct type, as most gliders look the same at first glance. Gliders which are incompatible with your curtain track will result in jamming or the gliders simply not fitting in or on the curtain track.