Ceiling mount Traverse Rods?

Just do a google search on "ceiling mounted Traverse curtain rods", it looks like there are a few options. Are you looking for a rod type system or a ceiling mounted curtain track type system?

What kind of curtain weight are we talking about? If it's something heavier (12oz and above), you might need a track system like the above poster mentioned. If it's just regular household type stuff, then a traverse rod would be fine.

Frank

I ran across this brand of IR controlled motorized curtain rods a while back,most likely sold under a couple of brand names, but take a look to see if these might meet your needs. You could "Google" the model number "CL-800" & see whom else might sell them. Kits come with wall & ceiling mounts.

http://www.powercurtain.com/product1_800.html

This site has some great photos showing the kit.
6.5' - 10' $195
10' - 13' $285

Some say on this forum, that curtains will ride too far from the screen to mask it well (due to stackback). Read about AVS member Vern Dias's build & he placed another track closer to the screen surface for the vertical masks to ride in & provide a connection 'tween the curtains & that 2nd trach to pull the masks along as the curtains move. See this AVS thread for text @ post # 10

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=764892

Photo of Vern's double curtain tracks;

http://webpages.charter.net/tvdias/Rt_Masking.jpg

Here is a company that makes AL curtain tracks;

www.recmar.com
An eBay seller named "curtaintrax" also sells their products.


The AVS Forum is such a great place.
Maybe Vern will check in & add more details about his great build...


John

I don't own this curtain rod setup, I am a long way from needing them. Not sure the control will permit what you are asking. Write them an email & ask, they should answer. Someone might be able to come up with a "hack" of some sort with limit type switches to shut off the motor at desired AR points. I had asked them a question similar to that & dog gone I erased it...dumb me! Let us know...

John

Cameron,

I ran across this link somewhere on this forum. It will take you to a setup by Shane Mattson, using an Add-A-Motor & controlled by an X-10... Read about how he programed his controller

http://www.soundreproduction.com/art...20masking.html


Another item; an Austrailian eBayer seller "curtaincontrol"
sells an IR controlable curtain rod motor (cord puller type). Guess you would need to get a US 110 VAC wall wart to power the motor. Click on the high lighted word "installation" in the description section to download a pdf of the instructions to see how it mounts to various curtain rods. See item number: 280231026042

Hope this helps.

John