Which rail is better for heavy curtains

[beaky]

We are getting curtains made for a 16 foot long window. They will be fairly heavy, interlined etc.

Were quoted 450 euro for a 19 foot heavy duty swish rail (corded) and we will need a pelmet to cover it on top of that.

It must be cheaper to put the curtains on a pole and have no pelmet but we welcome opinions please on which system would be more suitable for the curtain described, ie there is a lot of dragging if those curtains were on a pole, etc....

 

[Sue Ellen]

If it were me I would ring somewhere like Curtain Services and ask their advice.

When using heavy curtains in the past I did go for the heavy duty Swish rail and have used a standard pole for lighter curtains. You may be able to get a heavy duty pole to cater for the weight.

I'm totally out of touch but just wondering if pelmets are still in fashion.

 

[kbie]

Can I suggest you dont use a metal rail with metal rings as the weight of the curtains will leave it difficult for the rings to pass along the rail.

This happened in my case and I have to regularly polish the rail and the inside of the rings to make the running friction free.

 

[dubgem]

we will need a pelmet to cover it on top of that

Er, will you? Unless your personal style preference is for a pelmet then do not let a curtain company foist one on you. Even heavy curtains should have enough fabric above the rail system to disguise it when closed, there is no need for a pelmet other than for style.