A broken draw cord on a traverse curtain can be replaced inexpensively with a new cord. Traverse curtain rods utilize a cord over a pulley to draw the curtains open or closed. If the cord in the curtain rod breaks or becomes damaged, the curtains will be stuck in one position. You can fit new cord to curtain tracks to replace the damaged or broken cord in a matter of a few minutes, which will be far less expensive than replacing the entire curtain rod. Position a stepladder in front of the curtain, and lift the curtain hooks out of the curtain rod and carriers. Set the curtains aside. Measure the length of the curtain rod with a tape measure. Measure also from the top of the curtain rod to the floor, and add these two figures together. Double the total and add 6 inches to determine the length of new cord needed. Measure and cut this length of cord from a roll of heavy-duty curtain cord, cutting the length of cord cleanly from the roll with a pair of scissors. Lift the curtain rod off of the the mounting hooks and place it face down on the floor.

Untie the knots securing the old cord to the carriers, and pull the old cord sections out of the rod. Push the upper and lower carriers to the center of the rod. Slide one end of the new cord over the top pulley on the end of the rod where you want the draw string to hang, and pull the cord toward the upper carrier. Slip the end of the cord through the leading edge of the upper carrier and tie a knot in the end of the cord to secure it to the carrier. Insert the opposite end of the new cord over the lower pulley on the side of the rod where the draw string will hang, and feed the cord through the rod, beneath the upper carrier and toward the lower carrier. Loop the cord through the lower carrier and pull a few feet of cord past the lower carrier. Pull the end of the cord over the lower pulley on the end of the rod, then loop the cord over the upper pulley. Insert the cord into the upper carrier, and attach it to the carrier with a knot. Adjust the position of the cord in the lower carrier to take up any slack in the cord.

Re-hang the curtain rod on the hangers and pull on the hanging draw strings to test the action of the carriers. Make any adjustments to the position of the lower carrier on the cord so that both carriers arrive at the center of the rod or along the edges simultaneously when the respective sides of the draw strings are pulled. Mount the curtain by attaching the hooks to the rod, with the leading hook of each half of the curtain connected to each carrier. Test the opening and closing of the curtain by pulling on the draw strings. blackout curtains sears canadaThings You Will Need Stepladder Tape measure Curtain cord Scissors References Linda's Curtain Studio: How to Restring a Traverse Curtain RodInterior Mall: How to Restring a Traverse Rod Photo Credits Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images Suggest a Correction4 pics 1 word red curtain ticket stub

Curtain tracks buying guide The right curtain track, correctly fitted, will make a big difference to the hang of your curtains and the whole look of your room. We stock a wide selection of curtain tracks and accessories, and you can also order custom-made tracks from Silent Gliss in our shops. If you'd prefer to use a curtain pole, take a look at our buying guide and shop here. Make sure that the track you choose is suitable for the weight of the curtains you're using. We sell two types of track online:curtains fishpools PVC is inexpensive, flexible and suitable for light and medium weight curtains, but a corded option isn't available with this type of track, so you can't open your curtains via a pull cord and will need to handle the fabric itself to open and close them.curtain rod holders bunnings

Aluminium is more expensive but stronger and more durable, as well as being bendable. It's also suitable for light and medium weight fabric and gives you smoother drawing curtains. Corded and uncorded options are available with this type of track. Two other types of track are available in our shops: Steel is suitable for heavy weight curtains. This type of track is always corded, but not bendable for bay windows. Heavy duty aluminium can be made to exact lengths and can be ordered ready bent.newton black eyelet curtains Corded tracks are threaded with nylon cord at the back which connects to a system of gliders and pulleys. magnetic curtain rod ottawaYou open and close the curtains by using a pull-cord, without having to handle the curtain, protecting more delicate fabrics from damage.ikea aina curtains green

Corded tracks are also useful for heavy curtains or tall or tricky to access windows, making drawing your curtains easier. Corded tracks over 3m (9'10") in length will have cords at both ends rather than just one (see diagram). Outside recesses When measuring, allow a minimum of 15cm (6") each side of the window to let in the maximum amount of daylight. For very full curtains allow even greater width. Again, PVC and aluminium tracks can be cut to fit. Heavy duty aluminium tracks can be ordered in exact lengths from our shops. An extendable steel track can be used where you're unsure of the exact measurements. Narrow windows can be made to appear wider by extending the track on either size (see diagram). To fit a curtain track inside a recess, the overall length of the track should be slightly shorter than the actual width of the recess. Standard size PVC or slim aluminium tracks can be cut to fit using a hacksaw. When measuring, allow for bends. The gentler the bend, the more smoothly your curtains will run.

Most PVC or aluminium track can be bent to fit. If the track is heavy duty aluminium you'll need to order it ready bent – just fill in one of our measurement forms in store and we’ll do the rest. We can also supply and fit the track if your bay has several bends, or if you're unsure about measuring tracks yourself. Please visit one of our shops for details. PVC tracks are easy to cut with a hacksaw. When bending, work with care and make sure the track is at room temperature. Follow the pack instructions which will tell you the angle of bend you can achieve. Aluminium tracks are also easy to cut with a hacksaw. Aluminium can be made into tighter bends but work carefully since once bent, an aluminium track will not spring back. Follow the pack instructions and bend in stages, checking the angle of the bend regularly against the shape of the window. Steel tracks are best for heavy curtains, but they cannot be bent. You may want to consider curtain poles joined by a flexible connector instead.

Tracks should be ordered cut to length or cut by professional fitters. Some can be bent outwards as well as inwards, while others cannot be bent so check with an assistant before you order. Tracks can be bent to your own measurements or our professional fitters will bend them as part of our fitting service. Brackets: Most tracks come with universal brackets that can be fixed either to the wall or ceiling. Wall fixing: Fix the track to a wooden batten above the window frame, or fix to brickwork using long screws and rawlplugs. Ceiling fixing: Attach track to ceiling joists or, if joists are not in the right positions, to a wooden batten. We have a range of accessories to fit, fix and maintain curtain tracks: Spares: tracks come complete with all fittings apart from curtain hooks, but we stock additional gliders, end stops and brackets Extension brackets: use with deep windows or radiators to bring the curtains further out from the wall Draw rods: for drawing curtains on uncorded tracks.