Curtain Box Guide: Gypsum, Wooden and MDF Boxes That Hide Curtain Tracks, Depth and Height, Lighting Inside the Box, Ceiling and Wall Fixing, Finishes, Indicative Rates Per Foot and Fitting Tips in Pakistan
A curtain box is a boxed recess or cover above the window that hides the curtain track and heading, giving a built-in, finished look. It is common in Pakistani homes with false ceilings. Prices run from about PKR 350 to PKR 1,800 per foot. This page covers gypsum, wooden and MDF boxes, depth and height, lighting inside the box, ceiling and wall fixing, finishes, rates and fitting tips. For related pages see curtain pelmet, ceiling curtain track and false ceiling designs.
Types of curtain boxes
- Gypsum curtain box. Built into a false ceiling, painted to match.
- Wooden or MDF box. A separate box fixed above the window.
- PVC or aluminium cover. Light, fast and low maintenance.
- Fabric-covered box. Upholstered boxes matching curtains.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common retail and fabrication figures per foot.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Gypsum box, per foot | PKR 350 - 900 |
| MDF or wooden box, per foot | PKR 500 - 1,400 |
| PVC or aluminium cover, per foot | PKR 250 - 700 |
| Fabric-covered box, per foot | PKR 900 - 1,800 |
| LED strip and driver | PKR 800 - 3,000 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Depth and height
A box is usually 20 to 30 cm deep and 15 to 25 cm high, enough for a single track or a double track with gliders. Make it deep enough that curtains clear the front and the glass.
Lighting inside the box
A warm LED strip behind the front lip washes the curtain with soft light. Plan wiring and a driver access panel before closing the box. Keep light fittings clear of fabric to avoid heat damage.
Ceiling and wall fixing
Gypsum boxes are framed with metal channels and screwed to the ceiling slab, while wooden boxes fix to the wall with brackets. Fix tracks into solid supports, not just board.
Finishes
Paint to match the ceiling, or use veneer, laminate or fabric. Smooth joints and neat corners matter more than decoration.
Fitting tips
Plan the box with the false ceiling, allow access for repairs and keep the track level. Fitting should be done by a trained fixer, and the window frame, wall and fixing points checked for strength first.
Before you decide
Plan the box with the ceiling, allow enough depth and add access for lights and repairs. Measure the window or opening twice, order a small sample or a single panel first if the job is large, compare at least two quotes on the same specification of fabric, hardware and fitting, and keep the invoice and warranty card. Confirm delivery and fitting dates in writing, check the finished work in daylight and at night, and ask the supplier what happens if the colour or size differs from the sample. Prices change with fabric costs and stock, so confirm the current figure before you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
A boxed cover or recess above a window that hides the curtain track. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
Indicative rates run from about PKR 250 to 1,800 per foot depending on material. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
About 20 to 30 cm. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Yes, LED strips with accessible drivers. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Yes, as a wooden or PVC box, but plan with a false ceiling if possible. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Usually the same working day once you send the quantity, the size or rating and a photo. The reply is a written rate with the model, warranty and delivery listed, so you can compare it against other quotes line by line. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Planning a box?
Send the details and a photo. We reply with a written rate.