For most situations simply applying a quality dry silicone spray to the track or pole will ensure a perfect gliding action.
Curtain rings sticking pole.
Other curtain pole accessories like curtain draw rods curtain pulls or curtain pole lubricants are unlikely to solve the problem long term.
How to keep curtain rings from catching.
They should glide smoothly on the rod but if not remove the curtain rings and select a different remedy from the steps above.
This works for standard curtain rails and also curtains rings on a rod and also on shower curtains.
How to fix sticking curtains on curtain rails.
How to make curtains slide easily.
A reader has suggested lakeland s free n easy spray sold to lubricate sticking wooden furniture is also an excellent solution for sticky curtain poles.
The thin part goes in the space between the two sections of tube.
Replace the curtain rings and curtain after using one of the remedies listed.
Here are photos of a split ring step bushing for telescoping curtain rods.
As a diyer you want things to go smoothly.
The step height is same as the thickness of the tube wall.
Pull the curtain across the pole to test the glide of the rings.
Rings catching on the rod causes frustration and can be dangerous if the curtain is handled roughly.
If the above does not have the desired effect or if it is evident that there has been a build up of residue then the pole or track will need to be cleaned.
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One photoshows the cross section.
The ramp allows the curtain or the rod rings to slide across the joint.
A quick and simple solution our simple ezyglide tape should take you less than 5 minutes to implement and then you can enjoy smoother gliding curtains without sticking curtain rings.
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Ezyglide tape solves the issue of curtain rings catching sticking snagging or scratching on curtain poles we are a uk company and our tape is designed especially to fix the problem of curtain rings catching on the join of extendable metal curtain poles the tape is an easy 5 minute diy fix and can be completed without removing your poles or curtains.