Curtain rod, blind and shade installation in Long Island City
Rods, blinds and blackout shades — including the wide floor-to-ceiling glass in Long Island City towers.
Floor-to-ceiling windows look great until the afternoon sun comes in. Covering them in a Long Island City, Queens tower usually means a long rod or a ceiling track across a wide span, often into a concrete ceiling or a metal-stud wall. We mount rods, blinds and shades level across the whole run, with brackets placed so a long rod doesn't sag in the middle.
What’s included
- Curtain rods and ceiling-mounted tracks
- Blinds and shades, inside or outside the frame
- Blackout and room-darkening shades
- Wide spans with center support brackets
- Concrete ceilings and metal-stud walls
- Prewar window frames and plaster walls
Big glass, long spans
A rod across a 10-foot window needs support in the middle, and a ceiling track needs anchors that suit the ceiling — masonry anchors and a hammer drill for concrete, toggles for hollow ceilings. We plan the bracket spacing before the first hole.
Inside or outside the frame
Inside-mounted blinds look cleaner but need enough frame depth. Outside mounts block more light at the edges and hide an uneven frame. Send the measurements and we'll tell you which fits your window.
Useful to send us
- Window width and height, or a photo with a tape measure in it
- The rods, blinds or shades, if you've bought them
- Where you want them — ceiling, wall or inside the frame
- Your building's rules on drilling
A photo does most of the work. It’s how the quote gets accurate.
Work we refer out
- Motorized shades that need a new outlet or hardwired power — electrical work for a licensed master electrician.
- Window replacement, or repairs to the window itself — that's your building or a window company.
We'll tell you when you need a licensed pro. Everything we refer out →
Straight answers
How do I cover floor-to-ceiling windows in a high-rise?
A ceiling-mounted track, or a long rod with center supports, carrying curtains or blackout panels. Mounting into a concrete ceiling takes masonry anchors and a hammer drill.
Can you install blinds I bought online?
Yes. Send the product link and your window measurements, and we confirm the fit and the mounting before the visit.
Should blinds go inside or outside the window frame?
Inside looks cleaner and needs enough frame depth. Outside blocks more light at the edges and hides an uneven frame. Send measurements and we'll tell you which fits.
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Send a photo. Get a quote.
Describe the job and your building's rules. You get a quote before we start.