Can You Use Voile and Blackout Curtains on a Double Curtain Track?

Soft voiles and blackout curtains can work beautifully together, giving your window a layered look with flexible light control. A double curtain track allows each layer to open and close independently. Here’s what to consider when choosing a system that suits your curtains, window and the finish you have in mind.

Yes, voile and blackout curtains can share a double curtain track, provided the system is suitable for your chosen curtains and installation. With a separate channel for each layer, you can enjoy the appearance of both fabrics without having to move them together.

How does a double curtain track work?

A double curtain track system has two channels, each carrying its own curtain layer on separate gliders.

The voile usually sits nearest the window, with the decorative or blackout curtains in front. You might leave the voile drawn across the glass while your main curtains are open, then close the blackout curtains when you want greater light control. Both layers can also be drawn back.

This gives you more choice over how the window looks and functions throughout the day, while keeping the track arrangement neat.

If you have been searching for a double curtain rail, our double curtain track systems page explains the options and what to consider when choosing one.

Which double curtain track can you use for voile and blackout curtains?

The Bradbury Double Curtain Track System is designed to carry two separate layers, including sheer voiles paired with decorative or blackout curtains.

The two channels sit within one aluminium profile, so each fabric can move independently while the track provides a neat finish above the curtains.

Available in white and made to your required length, it is designed for straight, ceiling-fixed installations. You can choose a surface-mounted or recessed version, depending on the look you would like and how the track will fit into your ceiling.

Should you choose a surface-mounted or recessed double track?

The finish above your curtains is part of the overall look of the window. Both options carry two layers; the difference is where the track sits.

Surface-mounted double curtain tracks

A surface-mounted track fixes directly to the ceiling surface. It is an option to consider when you want layered curtains in an existing room where no ceiling recess has been prepared.

Recessed double curtain tracks

A recessed track sits within a prepared ceiling recess, giving a more concealed appearance.

If you are planning this finish as part of a renovation or new room, discuss the track requirements before the ceiling work begins. That way, the curtain arrangement can be considered alongside the rest of the design.

Will voile and blackout curtains make the room completely dark?

A double track gives you a way to hang both fabrics, but it does not guarantee complete darkness.

Light can still enter around the curtain edges, so the finished result needs to be considered beyond the fabric alone. Our guidance on blackout installations highlights reducing gaps at the sides as one way to improve light control.

For a bedroom where darkness matters, explain what you want to achieve when discussing your track and curtains. This helps keep the focus on the complete window treatment.

What should you check before ordering?

Before settling on a track, bring together the details of both curtain layers—not just the main curtains.

Useful things to discuss with the team include:

• The required track length and the shape of your window.
• The fabric, lining and weight of each curtain layer.
• Your chosen curtain headings, so compatibility can be checked.
• Whether you prefer a surface-mounted or recessed finish.
• How important light control is in the room.

You do not need to have every answer before asking for help. A conversation about your window and the curtains you have in mind is a useful starting point.

One customer described their experience of choosing and ordering curtain tracks:

“The ordering process was straightforward with advice provided to help you make the right decision, and the items arrived quickly.”
— Mandy Watson, five-star Trustpilot review, 15 July 2026. Read customer reviews on Trustpilot.

Can you use the Bradbury Double Track in a bay window?

The Bradbury Double Track is suitable for straight runs only. It cannot be bent around a bay window or used for a curved installation.

If you would like voile and blackout curtains at a shaped window, contact the team to discuss an alternative arrangement suited to your window and fabrics.

Choosing a double curtain track for your room

Start with the appearance you would like and how you want to use each curtain layer. The right track should support both.

Explore our double curtain track systems, or speak to team about your curtains, window and preferred finish.