Traverse Drapery Rod Not Working. Problem solved!

[@AlanTrulock]

Perfect! We were gifted a used traversing rod that is adjustable. Of course, my window is not the same size. This meant when I adjusted the length of the rod, the left side did not open all of the way. Same solution is applied in this instance.

[@michaelhelgeson3048]

Thanks! I would have spent hours trying to figure out the problem and probably just gotten frustrated.

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

I’m glad it helped thanks for watching!

[@joanpetroni3194]

Thank you Scott. I have been dreading getting some one to fix my curtains. They are very wide and heavy. They got to where I couldn't open them, the draw string was loose as well. I am grateful for your simple explanation of where to start when it won't draw. I was also able to tighten up the pull cord. In a matter of 10 minutes, they are working perfectly THANK YOU

[@martinweston7144]

THANK YOU!!! Like you said at the beginning of your video, there are never any instruction that come with these rods that tell you how to diagnose / fix this problem. I've been suffering this problem for ages, now thanks your video I can finally fix it.

[@calgrizzlybear2982]

Fantasic!!!! Great job explaining and showing Scott. You fixed our rod problem. Maybe title needs to be 'Quick Fix to Traverse Drapery Rod Not Working. Problem solved!'👏

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

Good idea! I’m glad it helped!

[@grahamstewart3827]

Thank you! Just couldn't figure out the problem you just solved for me. Very well explained.

[@reginaferree3530]

You are a genius. We have been having trouble that our drapes would not close all the way in the middle for FOREVER! thank you. Great video!!

[@LOLA-kr7vn]

Mr. Scott THANK YOU SO MUCH for such a detailed explanation on what's wrong and how to fix it! I just followed your instructions and my curtains are fixed!!!😁 Bless you ❤️

[@egmcginnis]

Thank you! This is the most complete explanation of this I've found. Saved my sanity at the end of the project.

[@simiseriously1465]

The BEST video I’ve seen on this. Fix the problem IMMEDIATELY. THANK YOU!

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

Glad it helped!

[@JanetConant-yl2oz]

Thank you so much Scott. My drapes have not worked properly in three years. Problem finally solved thanks to you !!

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

Great to hear!

[@lysh9608]

Thank you so much!! We just bought our home and the curtains were driving me crazy! You saved me tossing these out and having to get cheap curtain rods. Such a simple fix.

[@anthonypetty9288]

Thank you Scott, your easy to follow explanation and instructions saved us from quite a bit of stress. Simply unhooking the master carriers, moving them back, and rehooking them solved what we thought was a broken system. Best wishes from New Zealand.

[@GideonScholz]

OMG! If only I had seen this before. Lifesaver! Brilliant video!

[@jamesm2426]

THANKS for this! I'd been trying to figure this out for about a week now!

[@teb6278]

I haven't used my curtain track for over ten years and was just about to purchase an entirely new system when something said just try again to see if you can find an instructional video and this was it! Thank you so much for your clear and concise guidance!

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

Glad I could help!

[@Gillespies]

Thanks so much. The rope broke on an old rod set that we inherited with the house purchase 42 years ago. We managed to restring the rod with the assistance of another video (very helpful!) but there was no mention of the critical critical hook. We thought the problem was weight of the recently hung curtains. Thanks so much for the fix!!

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

Glad it helped!

[@kathysheola4900]

Thanks Scott. I rarely install these so I forgot about the string having to be over that hook. Shame on Kirsch for not showing that in their directions that come with the rod.

[@susanlawlor3729]

THANK YOU A TRILLION !!! 🤦🏻‍♀️I’ve lost my mind. Great video!

[@irshadmir748]

Thank you Scott. You are the Master you are the one saved my lots of time when I got stuck on the process.

[@lindawilliams1208]

Thank you! This video helped me resolve two different drapery rod issues on two different curtains. Much appreciated!

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

You are welcome Linda, thanks for watching!

[@vivianchiu2969]

Thank you Scott, I would never have figured this out on my own! Great video! :)

[@shmoozy4508]

Many thanks for this instructive and clear video Problem solved!!!

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

Great to hear!

[@sarahpercy-dove2158]

Scott you are legend all the way in Australia!

[@jackzouyuquan9094]

Very good for finding fault and solving the problem 🙄 👏

[@texnncali]

My instructions did show tab but did not explain. Thank you very much! Excellent video!

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

Glad it helped!

[@traceycameron8471]

Same here Scott. Seriously simple to fix due to your easy to follow video. I love the fact you don't need to take the curtains right off. Ezzy pezzy lemon and squezzy

[@sabahahmad6706]

One of the best demonstration. Very clear. Thank you.

[@BruiserFL]

Thank you for your expertise and explanation.

[@amandawatts4260]

Thank you ! Very clear and helpful video and it now works

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

Glad it helped

[@andrewhazenberg3398]

Thank you for this video . Extremely well explained. 👍

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mamacutsi33]

Thank you so much Scott your video is very helpful!

[@lindabruce1878]

Thank you Mr. Weaver for that string/hook tip applying to a center-draw-pull. My problem at my new airb&b is with 1. the living room right-side-draw and 2. bedroom left-side-draw traverse rods over sliding doors. Both traverse rods get stuck at the center-support-piece and neither open or close properly. I'm afraid tugging hard will break the cords or pull the rods off the wall! Guests arrive next week! Please, what is your advice?

[@steinbergkopf]

What an absolute legend. Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

Thank you!!!

[@MV2024WDC]

Awesome!! Thank you! Fixed my issue straight away!

[@DesignForRealPeople]

Very helpful, thank you!!

[@brekips273]

How about a video on a long traverse rod where the curtain catches on the extension? Thanks

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

The most common reason for the drape/glides to catch on the extension is a cheap rod! Traverse rods sold in big box stores and online our junk! The only rod I use are Kirsch super fine rods, they offer a tight tolerance with little play in them. I’m sure if you google you will find them, not cheap but worth the money! You can also reach behind the rod and use silicone spray to lubricate. Silicone is non-staining.

[@bspike8683]

@@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom Bummer - I was hoping for a tip on how to manage that. the rod is 12.5 and it was the one we found at the time at that length. Six months later the we received the curtain so we were unaware that there would be a problem. I'll have to try the silicone.

[@bspike8683]

FYI I was just told by the boss that we have Kirsh rods.

[@s.a.2181]

Thank you so much!!! ❤

[@loft4me]

For a complete beginner, would it be easier to take the rod off the wall to restring? I have the double traverse rod.

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

Yes if you need to restring the rod it is much easier if you take it off the wall. Good luck!

[@loft4me]

@@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom Scott, thank you.

[@loft4me]

@@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom Success, Scott. Thank you. A bit of a snafu, when one carrier was moving towards the middle, the other carrier wanted to travel in the same direction, in effect stopping all movement. Figured out the left carrier had to be on the other string and not the same one as the right carrier. Oops.

[@wendywilson1736]

We have a one way rod at a sliding door. The cord just seems to have quit working when it comes to closing. It will open, but it won't close.

[@TheBjjninja]

Does the rod need to be taken off the wall to do this ?

[@traceycameron8471]

No neither do the curtains which is great just make sure you take the curtains of the steal masters

[@Mark-kn6bc]

Thank You, Scott!!!! You saved me!!!!!

[@chowdhurymuttakin5628]

Hi I need help I lose one part mine is gold and heavy but is the same kind please help me out haw can I order that

[@mikedunn7795]

Thanks for your informative video. However,my problem is a little different. My curtains close to a certain point,and then something jams,and the curtains will not close the rest of the way. This has been coming on gradually.

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

Try removing the drapes and see if both sides fully open to the same distance. I think you may find one side to open further than the other side. To fix this issue you will need to make sure the draw cord is not tensioned and just like in this video reach up and take the cord out of the hook like I show and push both center carriers all the way back so they are equal and then put the cord back on the hook. Good luck!

[@runbou3485]

អរគុណThank

[@michelleantonelli5236]

Thanks.

[@carolweber3045]

I have 1980s traverse rods that do not have a hook on the back side like you are showing

[@unkawill7077]

Setting the master carriers, Drapery 101

[@RenaeDixon-o5f]

You're a legend!!!

[@nzlotrfan]

LIFE SAVER THANK YOU.

[@Factorydirectdesignersworkroom]

You’re welcome!

[@محمودبغدادي-ذ9ث]

تسلم ايدك انت فنان

[@Synycom1]

Great thanks