Curtains FAQs

Deep creases and fold lines from packaging make even the most expensive drapes look messy. Steaming them or using natural hanging tricks will quickly smooth out the fabric for a polished look.

Curtains that drag, catch or require a two-handed shove every morning are usually down to one of three things, a dirty rod, dried-out rings, or the wrong lubricant applied badly.

Curtains end up the wrong length for all sorts of reasons, poles get moved, you've switched from rings to a track, or they simply came with the house and were never right to begin with.

Sun fading is one of the main reasons curtains wear out early. UV light breaks down fabric dyes over time, and south- or west-facing windows get it worst.

Curtains blow because something is moving air through or around the window, an open window, a gap in the frame, or a poorly sealed sash.

Light bleeds through curtains from all angles: the fabric itself, the sides, the top, and the gap where the pole ends before the wall does.

Uneven curtains are almost always a fixing problem, not a curtain problem. The fabric's fine. Something in the track, pole, or hanging hardware has shifted.

Curtains fall off rods for two reasons: the brackets weren't fixed into anything solid in the first place, or the rod itself can't take the weight it's carrying.

Musty curtains are almost always a moisture problem. Condensation, poor ventilation, or curtains left damp after cleaning gives mould the conditions it needs to take hold.

If passersby can see right into your living space, your window treatments aren't doing their job. Upgrading to sheer layers, heavier fabrics, or strategic positioning is key to reclaiming your home's privacy.