⚙️ Motorised Curtain Tracks
Explore Motorisation Options
Motorised curtain tracks bring smooth, quiet, automated control to both sheer and blockout curtains. Whether you’re upgrading an existing track or installing a new system, Taylor & Stirling supply and install motorised curtain tracks across Ballarat , Daylesford, Hobart, Huonville and surrounding regions.
Curtain motors are different to blind motors — they require pull force, not tube rotation — and the right motor depends on fabric weight, track type and installation space.
🪟 Where Motorised Curtain Tracks Are Used
Perfect for:
- Living rooms and open‑plan areas
- Bedrooms and master suites
- Media rooms and home theatres
- High ceilings and large windows
- Architectural homes with raked ceilings
- Heritage homes with heavy drapes
Why homeowners choose motorised curtains
- Smooth, quiet travel
- No cords — fully child‑safe
- Perfect for large or tall windows
- Smart home control
- Ideal for sheer + blockout combinations
🔧 Curtain Track Types
Straight Tracks
The most common option, suitable for sheers, blockouts and double‑track systems.
Curved Tracks
Custom‑bent for bay windows, corner windows and architectural spaces.
Double Tracks (Sheer + Blockout)
Independent control of day and night curtains.
S‑Fold / Wave Fold
Modern, flowing look — extremely popular in Hobart’s contemporary homes.
Pinch Pleat / Pencil Pleat
Classic style — common in Ballarat heritage homes.
⚙️ Curtain Motor Types
Curtain motors fall into three engineering categories:
1️⃣ Belt‑Drive Motors (Standard)
- Motor pulls a belt inside the track
- Smooth, quiet operation
- Ideal for new tracks
- Supports long runs and heavy curtains
2️⃣ Rod‑Drive Motors (Heavy Duty)
- Motor drives a rod instead of a belt
- Best for very heavy drapes
- Suitable for wide spans and tall windows
3️⃣ Luna Clip‑In Retrofit Motor (Series 51/78)
A major advantage unique to Taylor & Stirling
- Clips directly into existing Series 51 or Series 78 tracks
- No belts, no pulleys, no track replacement
- Uses the track’s internal channel as the drive path
- Quiet, compact, low‑profile
- Ideal for retrofitting existing homes
- Works with S‑fold, pinch pleat and pencil pleat
- Smart home compatible
This is the hero retrofit solution for Ballarat & Hobart homes.
🔋 Power Options – Battery, Hardwired & Solar
Battery Motors
- No electrician required
- Ideal for retrofits
- Works with Luna and some belt‑drive systems
- 6–12 months between charges
Hardwired Motors
- Best for large or heavy curtains
- Ideal for new builds and renovations
- No recharging
- Supports advanced automation
Solar Assistance
- Rare for curtains but possible in some installations
🧮 Motor Strength & Fabric Weight
Curtains vary dramatically in weight:
- Sheers = light
- Blockouts = medium
- Lined drapes = heavy
- Interlined drapes = very heavy
Motor selection depends on:
- Track length
- Curtain weight
- Fabric type
- Mounting height
- Single vs double track
We size motors correctly to ensure:
- Smooth travel
- Quiet operation
- Long motor life
⭐ Luna Retrofit Motor – Motorise Existing Tracks
The Luna motor is a game‑changer for existing homes.
Works with:
- Series 51 tracks
- Series 78 tracks
Benefits
- Clips inside the track — no belts
- No need to replace the track
- No plaster damage
- No repainting
- No re‑mounting
- No need to remove curtains
- Ideal for Ballarat & Hobart retrofits
Limitations
- Cannot motorise triangle tracks
- Not suitable for extremely heavy drapes
- Not suitable for very long runs
⛰️ Motorised Triangles & Raked Ceilings (Forrest Drapery Track)
Taylor & Stirling supply the Forrest Drapery motorised track, one of the only systems capable of:
- Motorised triangle windows
- Motorised raked ceilings
- Motorised gable windows
Perfect for:
- Hobart architectural homes
- Huon Valley chalets and A‑frames
- Ballarat extensions with raked ceilings
This is a premium specialist solution that almost no competitor offers.
📱 Smart Home Integration
Motorised curtain tracks can be controlled via:
Consumer Platforms
- Google Home
- Amazon Alexa
- Apple Home
- Samsung SmartThings
Manufacturer Hubs
- Somfy TaHoma
- Automate Pulse 2
- Alpha Neo
Enthusiast Platforms
- Home Assistant
- Hubitat
- Aqara
- Eve
Professional Systems
- Control4
- Crestron
- Savant
- Elan
- C‑Bus
Protocols
- Matter
- Zigbee
- Wi‑Fi
- RTS
- Dry‑contact
🏡 Ballarat & Hobart Local Installation Considerations
Ballarat
- Many homes have existing Series 51/78 tracks → Luna ideal
- Heritage homes with heavy drapes → belt or rod‑drive motors
- High ceilings → hardwired motors recommended
Hobart
- Modern homes with S‑fold sheers → belt‑drive or Luna
- Architectural windows → Forrest Drapery triangle track
- Strong sun exposure → automation helps manage heat
Huon Valley / Kingston / Sandy Bay
- Large windows common → hardwired motors
- Coastal exposure → fabric weight and track strength matter
🛠️ Retrofit Motorisation
We can motorise many existing curtain tracks using:
Luna Clip‑In Motor
- Works with Series 51/78
- No track replacement
- Minimal disruption
When a new track is required
- Triangles
- Raked ceilings
- Very heavy drapes
- Very long runs
- Non‑compatible track profiles
❓ Technical FAQ – Motorised Curtain Tracks
Can you motorise my existing curtain track?
Yes — if it’s Series 51 or 78, the Luna motor can clip in without replacing the track.
Can you motorise triangle windows?
Yes — using the Forrest Drapery motorised track.
Which system is quietest?
Belt‑drive motors and the Luna motor are both extremely quiet.
Do motorised curtains work with smart home systems?
Yes — Google, Apple, Alexa, Matter, Zigbee, Somfy, Automate, Alpha, Home Assistant and more.
Do motorised curtains remove cords?
Yes — motorisation eliminates cords entirely, making them fully child‑safe.
Do I need wiring installed?
Battery motors require no wiring. Hardwired motors require a 240V feed.
More Motorisation Solutions
- Motorisation Hub – Complete automation guide
- Indoor Motorisation – Blinds, curtains & internal shading
- Outdoor Motorisation – Outdoor blinds & awnings
- Smart Home Automation – Voice control & integration
Book an Curtain Motorisation Consultation
Local Indoor Motorisation Specialists Servicing Ballarat, Buninyong, Creswick, Hobart, Kingston, Sandy Bay, Huonville and the Huon Valley, we provide expert installation for motorised roller blinds, Roman blinds, honeycomb blinds and curtains.
Ballarat: 22 Sturt St Ballarat Vic 3350 (03) 5333 1441
Huonville: 11 Wilmot Rd, Huonville TAS 7109, (03) 6231 4120