Hang them yourself
How to hang wave curtains
Your wave curtains come with the hooks already inserted. Hang your curtain in the wave gliders and set the waves by hand. Below you can see how the end spreaders work and how to make the fabric fall nicely.
View the four stepsFor 6 and 8 cm wave · one or two curtain panels
A quick check before you start
The right gliders in your track
Check two things: does the glider fit the track and is the spacing on the cord correct? A curtain with a 8 cm wave needs gliders with 8 cm spacing. With a 6 cm wave, it is 6 cm. The gliders must be able to run freely through the track, including through a bend or past a joint.
Most tracks are wide channel, but always look at your own track profile. The photos show wide channel and narrow channel, both with a 8 cm wave. We also have both models with 6 cm spacing, in white and black.
Did you order gliders with your curtains? Then we will send the right number for your order. Black gliders come with black end spreaders; white gliders with white end spreaders. The gliders can only be ordered together with curtains.
View all 8 types and how to order them with your curtains →Unsure whether they fit? Send us a photo of your track and glider. We are happy to take a look with you.
From package to window
How to hang wave curtains in four steps
The wave tape, inserted hooks and bottom finish are already attached. We supply the end spreaders with them. Make sure the track is installed and contains suitable wave gliders on a cord. Did you order them with your curtains? Then fit them according to the instructions for your track system.
Check the gliders
If you ordered a 8 cm wave, it needs 8 cm spacing between the gliders. For a 6 cm wave you use 6 cm. With two panels, lay out both curtains and check the configuration before you start.
Check the model and the spacing ↑Click the end spreaders into place
Click an end spreader into the first glider and an end spreader into the last glider of each curtain panel. Each end spreader takes two curtain hooks: one on each side. This gives the start and end of the curtain the right shape too.
Hang the curtain hooks
Work from one side to the other. Hang the two outermost hooks in the end spreader, the remaining hooks one by one in the gliders in between and the last two in the other end spreader. Leave the hooks in their inserted position in the tape.
Set the waves
Shape the fabric alternately forwards and backwards. Let each wave run continuously from top to bottom. Then open and close the curtain gently and check that the fabric can move freely everywhere.
View the drawings below ↓
This is how the fabric should run
One wave in front of the track.
One wave behind it.
The fabric keeps changing sides. The drawings show the gliders, the cord and the end spreaders at the ends. The 6 or 8 cm measurement is the distance between the gliders; the fabric forms the wave in between.
8 cm wave
Wider waves
6 cm wave
Smaller waves
A fold can sit correctly at the top and still twist at the bottom. Run your hands down the fabric, from the top downwards. The outer edges should end on the window side, as in the drawings.
Give the fabric time
Letting wave curtains drop out and training the folds
Curtains rarely look their best straight away. Curtain fabric needs to drop out. The waves and the fall can still change after hanging.
Do the waves still spread out wide after hanging them correctly? Then you can loosely tie the folds. This helps the fabric take on the desired shape.
Is your curtain hanging slightly shorter or longer?
Curtain fabric is still fabric: it can move a little. As a result, a curtain may hang slightly shorter or longer than the ordered drop after hanging. Warm and cold days, as well as humid and dry air in the home, can affect the fabric.
First let the curtain drop out undisturbed for a few weeks. Sometimes the fabric needs a few months to fall nicely. During that time, the fabric may still shrink a little or drop further. How much and how quickly this happens differs per fabric.
Creases from transport
Creases that arose during packing and transport usually disappear by themselves as the curtain drops out. Gently set the waves in the right shape and give the fabric time.
Curtain fabric cannot always be forced. Do not pull hard on it to make the curtain longer. Would you like to iron or steam the fabric? Then first check the care instructions for your fabric.
Is the difference in length large, does it persist, or are you unsure about the size? Contact us with your order number, the measured drop and a photo. We will take a look with you.
How to go about it
Help the folds along
without squeezing the fabric.
Use a soft cord or tie. Tie it loosely around the folds, so that the fabric is not squeezed and no marks are left.
- Open the curtain.Lay the waves neatly one behind the other and follow each fold down to the bottom.
- Tie the stack together loosely.Place the soft cord or tie around the formed folds. Leave enough room and do not pull it tight.
- Give it about one to two weeks.For example, during a period when you hardly use the curtains, such as a holiday. The time needed differs per fabric.
- Untie it and look at the fall.Open and close the curtain gently. While the folds are tied, check that the cord or tie is not leaving a mark. If necessary, loosen it or move it to a different height.
Training the folds helps with the fall. It will not solve an incorrect glider spacing or a curtain that is caught against the wall. So check the hanging first. Only iron or steam according to the care instructions for your fabric.
A quick check
Not hanging
quite right yet?
First look at the top: the gliders, hooks and end spreaders. Then follow the fabric down to the floor.
Check the measurements and clearance →One wave falls the wrong way
Look from the top to see where the pattern changes. Set the fabric forwards or backwards again at that point and follow the wave down to the bottom. Also check that you have not skipped a hook or glider.
The first or last fold twists away
Check the end spreader: is it firmly in the first or last glider of this curtain panel? Are the two curtain hooks on the correct sides of the end spreader? Compare the position with the drawing above.
The wave is right at the top, but not yet at the bottom
Help the fabric follow the same wave with your hands, from top to bottom. A new curtain needs time to drop out. If the fabric keeps spreading out wide, loosely tying the folds can help.
The curtain does not slide smoothly
Check that the fabric hangs clear of the floor, wall, windowsill and window handles. Then check that the gliders fit and can move freely through the track. Do not pull harder if something gets stuck. The track supplier can help with a problem in the running channel.
The two curtain panels do not close properly
Check that each panel hangs from the correct gliders and that the spacing on the cord matches the ordered 6 or 8 cm. Also check whether an end spreader or glider is catching somewhere. Do not move the hooks to make up missing width; first send us a photo and your order number.
A crease or mark remains in the fabric
Untie the cord or tie if it leaves a mark and let the fabric hang freely. Only iron or steam the curtain if the care instructions for your fabric allow it. If the spot remains visible, send us a clear photo.
If the curtain needs to come down later
Rehanging after washing
Before taking the curtain down, take a photo of the hooks in the tape and of both ends. With two panels, note which curtain hangs on the left and which on the right. After washing, put the hooks back in the same place: their position determines the wave.
All fabrics in our collection are washable at 30 °C. Before washing, read how to protect the hooks, wash and spin.
Then hang the curtains back on the track and draw them closed. That way the fabric stays spread out while drying. Leave them to hang for 24 hours, or longer if they are still damp. Protect the floor against drips.
We are happy to take a look with you
A photo often makes
your question clear.
Send a photo of the whole curtain and a close-up of the track, hooks or end spreader. Include your order number if you ordered from us.