What is the difference between a high and a low curtain hook?

A curtain hook can have a high or low hook, and the placement of the hook determines how high up on the track the curtain sits when it is hung. Curtain track > Low curtain hook Curtain rod > High curtain hook *Gotain curtain tracks are 2.5cm high, if your track is lower than this, you may need to use high curtain hooks instead of low ones, even if you are hanging your curtains on a track.

How do I know which hook I need?

Curtains hung on a track -> Low curtain hook Curtains hung on a rod -> High curtain hook

I can't find the pockets to thread the curtain hooks in, has something gone wrong?

All Gotain's curtains are sewn with a practical folding band. Predefined distances for the placement of the curtain hooks will help you get evenly distributed curtain waves. The folding band is sewn in a transparent material in order to be as fine and discreet as possible, this means that the pockets can sometimes be difficult to see. Do you have difficulty finding your pockets? Hold the folding band near a window or other place with good light and you will find them. In the video above, you can see exactly how to thread the curtain hooks into the pockets.

How closely together should I thread the curtain hooks?

The distance between where you thread your curtain hooks depends on if you are to hang you curtains on a track or rod. Have a look at the video above to see an informative and clear video on exactly how closely you should thread and place your curtain hooks, regardless of how wish to hang your curtains.

How many hooks do I need per curtain?

Are you going to hang your curtains on a track? Then you need 20 low curtain hooks per single width (140cm), and 40 low curtain hooks per double width (280cm). If you are to hang your curtains on a rod, then you need 10 high curtain hooks per single width and 20 high hooks per double width.

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Video guide: Curtain Hooks

Gotain's curtains are sewn with a practical folding band, that has predetermined distances for the placement of the curtain hooks, which will help you get evenly distributed curtain waves.

CEILING MOUNTED CURTAIN TRACK

Low curtain hooks in ceiling-mounted curtain track.

CURTAIN ROD WITH RINGS

High curtain hooks in curtain rod with rings.

CEILING MOUNTED CURTAIN TRACK (LOWER TRACK THAN 2,5CM)

High curtain hooks in ceiling-mounted curtain rail.

How to insert your curtain hooks

Frequently asked questions about curtain hooks

Author: Lovisa Häger · Published March 9, 2022 · Updated October 8, 2026