Recessed Curtain Tracks
Only the curtain should show. Not the track.
Your client wants a clean ceiling, nothing on show but the fabric. The moment the track shows, the high-end look you promised falls apart.
New Way recessed curtain tracks sit in the ceiling pocket, so only the drapery shows. Spec the manual Standard Recessed line, or the Lutron recessed system for motorised work.
Both run from one authorized fabricator: local stock behind the house line, Lutron’s 8-year warranty behind the flagship. Plan the pocket before the ceiling closes, then request pricing and the catalogue.
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Bid the briefs you used to refer out
Your client wants a clean ceiling. The moment a track shows, the contemporary look falls apart. A recessed track sits inside the ceiling pocket, so only the drapery shows from the room, and the minimalist brief stays yours.
Bid the briefs you used to refer out
Your client wants a clean ceiling. The moment a track shows, the contemporary look falls apart. A recessed track sits inside the ceiling pocket, so only the drapery shows from the room, and the minimalist brief stays yours.
Hidden hardware: only the fabric shows
A recessed track sits up inside a ceiling pocket or pelmet, out of the sightline. From the room, your client sees drapery falling from the ceiling, not a rail bolted under it. That is the look contemporary briefs ask for, and the one visible hardware breaks. You deliver the clean line without specifying around the format.
Bid briefs you used to refer out
Modern interiors reject visible rods and exposed track. Without a concealed option, those jobs route away from drapery, and often away from you. A recessed line puts them back on your quote. You bid the architectural and minimalist projects you once passed on, and keep the whole job instead of handing off the curtains.
Built for pocket and pelmet detailing
The track is purpose-built to disappear into ceiling detailing. It sits in a recessed pocket, behind a pelmet, or above a shadow gap. Brackets and clips are made for top-fix mounting, so the rail tucks up where a wall-mount track never could. When the brief calls for a pocket, you specify the track made for it.
Plan the pocket before the ceiling closes
Most recessed problems start before the rail goes up. The pocket shrinks on site, clearance gets tight, or another trade shifts the line. Plan it early and you cut the improvisation that quietly eats your margin.
Plan the pocket before the ceiling closes
Most recessed problems start before the rail goes up. The pocket shrinks on site, clearance gets tight, or another trade shifts the line. Plan it early and you cut the improvisation that quietly eats your margin.
Lock the pocket before the ceiling closes
Set the pocket depth and access clearance at design stage, not on install day. A recessed track is built into the ceiling, so reversing it after closure means tearing the ceiling open. Confirm the dimensions before the drywall goes up and the install stays clean. Get this detail in early and most on-site surprises never happen.
Coordinate the pocket with other trades
Painters, electricians, and plasterers all work around the pocket after the track is set. That is where dust ingress and clearance shifts creep in. Pre-assemble the track outside the pocket and time the final install to avoid the mess. A short coordination step keeps the runners from jamming on handover.
Design service access in from the start
Plan how the motor and runners come out before the ceiling closes around them. Once it is sealed, swaps and corrections turn destructive. On the Lutron recessed system, the track lowers out of the pocket on the same screws that mount it, so future service never means opening the ceiling. Build that access in and you protect your callback rate.
Two recessed tiers, one fabricator
Not every brief needs the same tier. New Way fabricates recessed curtain track in two tiers, so you match the manual house line or the Lutron flagship to the job. Here is how they line up.
Two recessed tiers, one fabricator
Not every brief needs the same tier. New Way fabricates recessed curtain track in two tiers, so you match the manual house line or the Lutron flagship to the job. Here is how they line up.
Standard Recessed: the manual house line
The Standard Recessed Curtain Track is New Way’s own aluminum pocket-mount track for residential and light-commercial briefs. It draws manually, sits in a ceiling pocket, and ships on local stock at dealer pricing. When a brief runs to heavier or daily-cycle curtains, step up to the Premium Hotel Silent track on the same chassis. It is the recessed track you quote most often.
Lutron recessed: the ultra-premium flagship
When the brief is motorised and ultra-premium, specify the Lutron Recessed Drapery System. It mud-ins flush for a 1/16 in (2 mm) reveal, runs below 38 dBA, and carries up to 175 lb (79 kg) on a single track to 30 ft (9.1 m). It is straight-only, backed by Lutron’s 8-year warranty. Reach for it when the ceiling must read as one unbroken plane.
One account, both recessed tiers
Source the manual house line and the Lutron flagship from one authorized fabricator. You quote the right tier per brief without opening a second supplier, keep the margin, and run parts and after-sales through one relationship. New Way builds the house line and is the authorized Lutron fabricator, so both tiers come from one account.
Complete technical specifications for recessed curtain tracks
Specifications
Complete Technical Specifications 
for Outdoor Shading Solutions
What is a recessed curtain track, and when should you specify one?
A recessed curtain track mounts inside a ceiling pocket so only the drapery shows from the room. New Way fabricates two tiers: the manual Standard Recessed Curtain Track house line, and the motorised Lutron Recessed Drapery System (Lutron Application Note #843). As of 2026, both are indoor ceiling-pocket systems.
Dealers and specifiers serving minimalist and architectural briefs where visible curtain hardware is not acceptable.
Concealed ceiling mount
Both tiers sit in a recessed pocket or pelmet, out of the sightline. The Lutron system mud-ins flush to a 1/16 in (2 mm) reveal per Application Note #843, Rev. B (October 2024).
Two tiers, one fabricator
The Standard Recessed track is the manual aluminum house line; the Lutron system is the motorised ultra-premium tier.
When to specify
New builds and renovations where the ceiling is open and the curtain line is set at design stage. The Lutron system is straight-only.
How deep does the ceiling pocket need to be, and what clearance does it need?
The Lutron Recessed Drapery System needs a 1.25 in (32 mm) pocket depth, from double 5/8 in (16 mm) drywall or a single layer with a 5/8 in notched joist, and leaves a 1/16 in (2 mm) reveal. As of 2026.
Contractors and M&E coordinators locking the ceiling-pocket detail before drywall closes.
Pocket depth (Lutron)
1.25 in (32 mm), via two layers of 5/8 in (16 mm) drywall or a single 5/8 in layer with the joist notched 5/8 in. The installer is responsible for code compliance on joist modification.
Reveal and drive clearance (Lutron)
a 1/16 in (2 mm) idler-side gap, plus 3/8 in (10 mm) drive-side clearance; screws within 1 in (25 mm) of each end, maximum 16 in (406 mm) along the run.
Standard Recessed pocket
Industry-reference 1.25 in (31.75 mm) depth and 20 to 40 mm of access clearance.
How much curtain weight and how wide can a recessed track carry?
The Lutron Recessed Drapery System carries drapery up to 175 lb (79 kg) on a single track and runs up to 30 ft (9.1 m) with up to two splices. As of 2026.
Specifiers sizing recessed tracks for tall, lined, or floor-to-ceiling curtains.
Drive capacity (Lutron)
Up to 105 lb (48 kg) on the D105, 145 lb (66 kg) on the D145, and 175 lb (79 kg) on the D175, each on a single track. Tandem layouts combine drives for heavier drapery.
Run length (Lutron)
Up to 30 ft (9.1 m) per single track with up to two splices, butt-joined from 8 ft (2.4 m) pocket sections using the Lutron WIN-DREC-TOOL jig.
Standard Recessed capacity
industry-reference 20 to 30 kg at a typical 6.1 m rail length; route heavier briefs to the Premium Hotel Silent track at 30 to 60 kg manual.
Can a recessed curtain track be motorised and smart-controlled?
Yes. The Lutron Recessed Drapery System is natively motorised and integrates with Lutron HomeWorks QSX, RadioRA 3, and Caseta (Drapery Lite). The manual Standard Recessed track supports a motorisation pathway via partner ecosystems where pocket geometry allows. As of 2026.
Specifiers running a mixed-platform smart home who want the curtain on the same scenes as the lighting.
Lutron control
Lutron QS wired or Clear Connect wireless, commissioned with HomeWorks QSX, RadioRA 3, or Caseta (Drapery Lite). Voice via Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home through the Lutron processor.
Quiet, precise operation (Lutron)
Below 38 dBA at 3 ft (1 m), up to 6 in/s (152 mm/s) with soft start and soft stop, on a 24 to 35 V DC Class 2 supply.
Standard Recessed motorisation
Pathway via partner ecosystems (Kepta, Lutron, Aqara, Somfy) where pocket geometry permits. Plan power, wiring, and service access before closure.
How is a recessed curtain track installed, serviced, and warranted?
A recessed track installs into a ceiling pocket set at design stage; the Lutron Recessed Drapery System carries an 8-year Lutron limited warranty on the drive, track hardware, and fabric assembly. As of 2026.
Dealers planning install sequence and after-sales on a recessed project.
Install sequence
Lock pocket dimensions, blocking, and low-voltage wiring before the ceiling closes. The Lutron pocket is an 8 ft (2.4 m) extruded aluminum section with mud-in flanges integrated into the drywall during construction.
Service access (Lutron)
The motor and track lower out of the pocket on the same screws that mount them, so routine service does not require opening the ceiling.
Warranty
Lutron's 8-year limited warranty on the drive, track hardware, and fabric assembly. Standard Recessed product-warranty terms are confirmed at quote, and pricing.
A recessed curtain track mounts inside a ceiling pocket so only the drapery shows from the room. New Way fabricates two tiers: the manual Standard Recessed Curtain Track house line, and the motorised Lutron Recessed Drapery System (Lutron Application Note #843). As of 2026, both are indoor ceiling-pocket systems.
Dealers and specifiers serving minimalist and architectural briefs where visible curtain hardware is not acceptable.
Concealed ceiling mount
Both tiers sit in a recessed pocket or pelmet, out of the sightline. The Lutron system mud-ins flush to a 1/16 in (2 mm) reveal per Application Note #843, Rev. B (October 2024).
Two tiers, one fabricator
The Standard Recessed track is the manual aluminum house line; the Lutron system is the motorised ultra-premium tier.
When to specify
New builds and renovations where the ceiling is open and the curtain line is set at design stage. The Lutron system is straight-only.
The Lutron Recessed Drapery System needs a 1.25 in (32 mm) pocket depth, from double 5/8 in (16 mm) drywall or a single layer with a 5/8 in notched joist, and leaves a 1/16 in (2 mm) reveal. As of 2026.
Contractors and M&E coordinators locking the ceiling-pocket detail before drywall closes.
Pocket depth (Lutron)
1.25 in (32 mm), via two layers of 5/8 in (16 mm) drywall or a single 5/8 in layer with the joist notched 5/8 in. The installer is responsible for code compliance on joist modification.
Reveal and drive clearance (Lutron)
a 1/16 in (2 mm) idler-side gap, plus 3/8 in (10 mm) drive-side clearance; screws within 1 in (25 mm) of each end, maximum 16 in (406 mm) along the run.
Standard Recessed pocket
Industry-reference 1.25 in (31.75 mm) depth and 20 to 40 mm of access clearance.
The Lutron Recessed Drapery System carries drapery up to 175 lb (79 kg) on a single track and runs up to 30 ft (9.1 m) with up to two splices. As of 2026.
Specifiers sizing recessed tracks for tall, lined, or floor-to-ceiling curtains.
Drive capacity (Lutron)
Up to 105 lb (48 kg) on the D105, 145 lb (66 kg) on the D145, and 175 lb (79 kg) on the D175, each on a single track. Tandem layouts combine drives for heavier drapery.
Run length (Lutron)
Up to 30 ft (9.1 m) per single track with up to two splices, butt-joined from 8 ft (2.4 m) pocket sections using the Lutron WIN-DREC-TOOL jig.
Standard Recessed capacity
industry-reference 20 to 30 kg at a typical 6.1 m rail length; route heavier briefs to the Premium Hotel Silent track at 30 to 60 kg manual.
Yes. The Lutron Recessed Drapery System is natively motorised and integrates with Lutron HomeWorks QSX, RadioRA 3, and Caseta (Drapery Lite). The manual Standard Recessed track supports a motorisation pathway via partner ecosystems where pocket geometry allows. As of 2026.
Specifiers running a mixed-platform smart home who want the curtain on the same scenes as the lighting.
Lutron control
Lutron QS wired or Clear Connect wireless, commissioned with HomeWorks QSX, RadioRA 3, or Caseta (Drapery Lite). Voice via Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home through the Lutron processor.
Quiet, precise operation (Lutron)
Below 38 dBA at 3 ft (1 m), up to 6 in/s (152 mm/s) with soft start and soft stop, on a 24 to 35 V DC Class 2 supply.
Standard Recessed motorisation
Pathway via partner ecosystems (Kepta, Lutron, Aqara, Somfy) where pocket geometry permits. Plan power, wiring, and service access before closure.
A recessed track installs into a ceiling pocket set at design stage; the Lutron Recessed Drapery System carries an 8-year Lutron limited warranty on the drive, track hardware, and fabric assembly. As of 2026.
Dealers planning install sequence and after-sales on a recessed project.
Install sequence
Lock pocket dimensions, blocking, and low-voltage wiring before the ceiling closes. The Lutron pocket is an 8 ft (2.4 m) extruded aluminum section with mud-in flanges integrated into the drywall during construction.
Service access (Lutron)
The motor and track lower out of the pocket on the same screws that mount them, so routine service does not require opening the ceiling.
Warranty
Lutron's 8-year limited warranty on the drive, track hardware, and fabric assembly. Standard Recessed product-warranty terms are confirmed at quote, and pricing.
Authorized Fabricator for Renson, Aqara, Lutron
New Way is the licensed Renson Fixscreen fabricator and installer for Malaysia and Singapore, a Lutron-approved fabricator since 2022, and an Aqara partner. The Standard Cable-Guided line on this page is the entry rung of the New Way outdoor ladder. For hospitality references and hurricane wind class, route to Renson Fixscreen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-Sales
Should I quote the Standard Recessed track or the Lutron recessed system?
Quote the Standard Recessed Curtain Track for manual, mid-range residential and light-commercial briefs, and the Lutron Recessed Drapery System for motorised, ultra-premium projects. The Standard track is New Way’s own aluminum house line on local stock at dealer pricing. The Lutron system mud-ins to a 1/16 in (2 mm) reveal, runs below 38 dBA, carries up to 175 lb (79 kg) on a single track to 30 ft (9.1 m), and is backed by Lutron’s 8-year warranty. As an authorized Lutron fabricator, New Way supplies both tiers from one account, so you match the tier to each brief without switching suppliers.
Recessed or surface-mount: which should I specify?
Specify a recessed track when the brief calls for a clean ceiling with no visible hardware, and a surface-mount track when the ceiling is already finished or the run is curved. A recessed track sits in a ceiling pocket set at design stage, so only the drapery shows. It cannot be retrofitted into a closed ceiling without rework, and the Lutron recessed system is straight-only, so curved or bay runs route to a surface-mount track. As of 2026, treat recessed as a design-stage decision and confirm the ceiling detail before the drywall closes.
What is a recessed curtain track, and which clients is it for?
A recessed curtain track mounts inside a ceiling pocket, so only the drapery shows from the room. New Way fabricates two tiers: the manual Standard Recessed Curtain Track house line, and the motorised Lutron Recessed Drapery System. It suits dealers serving minimalist and architectural briefs where a visible rod or exposed track would break the look. As of 2026, recessed tracks let you bid the contemporary jobs that otherwise route away from drapery. Specify it on new builds and renovations where the ceiling is open and the curtain line can be set at design stage.
Specifications
How deep does the ceiling pocket need to be?
The Lutron Recessed Drapery System needs a 1.25 in (32 mm) pocket depth, from two layers of 5/8 in (16 mm) drywall or a single 5/8 in layer with the joist notched 5/8 in. It leaves a 1/16 in (2 mm) reveal plus 3/8 in (10 mm) of drive-side clearance. For the Standard Recessed track, the industry-reference pocket depth is 1.25 in (31.75 mm) with 20 to 40 mm of access clearance, confirmed per project [verify with team]. As of 2026, confirm pocket dimensions before the ceiling closes, because a recessed track cannot be adjusted after drywall.
How heavy and how wide a curtain can a recessed track carry?
The Lutron Recessed Drapery System carries drapery up to 175 lb (79 kg) on a single track and runs up to 30 ft (9.1 m) with up to two splices. Drive options are the D105 (105 lb), D145 (145 lb), and D175 (175 lb). The Standard Recessed track carries an industry-reference 20 to 30 kg at a typical 6.1 m rail length, confirmed per project [verify with team]; route heavier or daily-cycle curtains to the Premium Hotel Silent track for 30 to 60 kg manual. As of 2026, share the curtain weight and opening width and the team confirms the right tier before you order.
Smart Integration
Can a recessed curtain track be motorised?
Yes. The Lutron Recessed Drapery System is natively motorised and integrates with Lutron HomeWorks QSX, RadioRA 3, and Caseta (Drapery Lite), with voice control through Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. It runs below 38 dBA at 3 ft and travels up to 6 in/s with soft start and soft stop. The manual Standard Recessed track supports a motorisation pathway via partner ecosystems (Kepta, Lutron, Aqara, Somfy) where pocket geometry permits. As of 2026, plan the power feed and control wiring before the ceiling closes, because adding a motor after handover means destructive work.
Installation
How do I plan the pocket so the install does not fail on site?
Lock the pocket depth, clearance, and any low-voltage wiring at design stage, before the drywall closes. Most recessed failures start here: the pocket shrinks on site, clearance gets tight, or another trade shifts the line. The Lutron pocket is an 8 ft (2.4 m) extruded aluminum section with mud-in flanges built into the ceiling during construction, and longer runs butt-join with the WIN-DREC-TOOL jig. Pre-assemble the track outside the pocket and time the final install to avoid dust ingress. As of 2026, sorting the pocket and join details early is what keeps a recessed job off your callback list.
Can the track be serviced after the ceiling closes?
Yes, with planning. On the Lutron Recessed Drapery System, the motor and track lower out of the pocket on the same screws that mount them, so routine service does not require opening the ceiling. For the manual Standard Recessed track, plan motor and runner access before pocket closure, because post-handover swaps can turn destructive. As of 2026, design service access in from the start and confirm how parts come out before the ceiling is sealed. Building that access in protects both the client and your after-sales time.
Warranty
What warranty and after-sales support come with recessed curtain tracks?
The Lutron Recessed Drapery System carries Lutron’s 8-year limited warranty on the electronic drive, track hardware, and fabric assembly, with the dealer installation warranty layering on top. Standard Recessed Curtain Track product-warranty terms are confirmed at quote [verify with team]. New Way backs dealers with after-sales support and proactive quality checks on the first orders with a new client. As of 2026, lead times and pricing are confirmed per order with the team. Register the Lutron system to activate the 8-year term.
Dealer
How do I open a trade account and get dealer pricing for recessed tracks?
New Way supplies recessed curtain track to curtain dealers, fabricators, and interior designers through a trade account, not to homeowners direct. Request pricing and the catalogue, and the dealer team sets up your account and quotes dealer-tier pricing for your project. As an authorized Lutron fabricator that also builds its own house line, New Way supplies both recessed tiers, the manual Standard Recessed and the motorised Lutron system, from one account. As of 2026, include your ceiling-pocket details and target dates so stock can be allocated and the right tier quoted.
What ongoing support do I get as a New Way dealer?
New Way gives dealers a dedicated contact, full catalogue access, and proactive quality follow-up on the first orders with a new client. You source the manual house line and the Lutron recessed system, plus parts and after-sales, from one relationship, which keeps the job and the client with you. New Way today carries a far wider range than it did two years ago, recessed tracks included. As of 2026, get pricing and the catalogue to open your account and quote recessed projects with confidence.
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