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If you've been searching for tab top curtains or tape curtains that actually look as good in your home as they do online, you're in the right place. At Curtainly Decor, we've put together a range of taped curtains and tab top styles that suit every room — bedroom, lounge, living room or dining area — and every style of Australian home.

Whether you're after a relaxed casual look with visible tab tops, a clean contemporary finish with concealed tape, or a classic pencil pleat tape curtain for a formal room, our range covers it all. Every pair is sold as one set — two panels — so what you see in the photo is exactly what arrives at your door.

✓ Sold as a Pair — 2 Panels      ✓ Fast QLD Dispatch      ✓ Australia Wide Delivery      ✓ From $29.99      ✓ Easy to Hang — No Hooks Required

THE BASICS

What Are Tape Curtains?

Tape curtains — sometimes called taped curtains, tape top curtains or hook tape curtains — refer to curtains that use a woven heading tape sewn along the top of the curtain panel. This tape is what gives the curtain its shape, its fullness and the way it gathers when hung. It's one of the most widely used curtain heading systems in Australia — and for good reason.

Tab top curtains are a close relative. Instead of tape, they have fabric loops (tabs) sewn along the top of the panel that slide directly onto the curtain rod. The result is a relaxed, casual drape that's been popular in Australian homes for years.

Here's a quick guide to the different types:

• Pencil tape curtains — creates tight, evenly spaced pencil-thin pleats across the top. The classic Australian heading style. Works with hooks on both rods and tracks.
• Hook tape curtains (back tape curtains) — woven tape sewn to the back of the panel. Hooks slot into pockets in the tape and hang from rings or gliders on a curtain track.
• Tab top curtains — fabric loops slide directly onto the rod. Relaxed and casual. No hooks needed.
• Concealed tab top curtains — like tab top but with a flat panel at the front hiding the tabs. A cleaner, more contemporary look.

If you're not sure which style you need — whether you have a rod or a track, and what look you're going for — call us on 0449 997 412 and we'll help you work it out.

RELAXED STYLE

Tab Top Curtains — Easy Hanging, Casual Look

Tab top curtains are the go-to choice for anyone who wants a relaxed, natural look without the fuss of hooks or heading tape. The fabric tabs at the top of the curtain slide directly onto the rod, and the curtain hangs in soft, natural folds below. Simple, practical and genuinely good looking.

Tape top curtains like this work particularly well with:

• Timber curtain rods — the visible tab creates a lovely contrast with natural timber, making the rod a feature of the window rather than something to hide
• Coastal, Hamptons and relaxed contemporary interiors — the laid-back drape of a tab top curtain suits the Queensland lifestyle perfectly
• Lightweight and sheer fabrics — tab tops work best with lighter weight fabrics. For heavy blockout curtains, a hook tape or concealed tab top heading is usually the better choice
• Living rooms and bedrooms — anywhere you want a soft, relaxed window treatment that's easy to open and close every day

PRO TIP — If you love the look of tab top curtains but need good light blocking performance, try pairing a sheer tab top curtain with a blockout roller blind behind it. You get the beautiful relaxed drape from the curtain plus proper darkness when you need it.

TRACK SYSTEMS

Hook Tape Curtains & Back Tape Curtains

Hook tape curtains — also called back tape curtains — are the standard heading for curtain track systems throughout Australia. A woven heading tape is sewn to the back of the curtain panel, and hooks are inserted into pockets along the tape. These hooks then clip onto rings or gliders that run along the track.

If you live in an apartment, a new build, or any home with a curtain track rather than a rod, back tape curtains are almost certainly what you need. Here's where they work best:

• Curtain tracks — hook tape is the standard heading for all track systems. If you have an existing track and are replacing curtains, hook tape is the heading to go for
• Formal dining rooms and master bedrooms — the structured gather of a hook tape heading creates a more polished, formal appearance than a tab top
• Heavy blockout fabrics — hook tape provides a secure, stable hanging system for heavier curtain weights that would put too much strain on tab tops
• Apartments and rental properties — hook tape curtains can be easily unhooked and rehung, making them ideal for rental situations where you need flexibility

Not sure if you have a rod or a track? A rod is a single pole — the curtain slides directly onto it. A track is a flat rail with gliders that run along it. If you can see the rail but can't see a pole, you have a track.

THE CLASSIC CHOICE

Pencil Tape Curtains — Australia's Most Popular Heading

Pencil tape curtain style — also called pencil pleat — is the most widely used curtain heading in Australia. The woven tape creates a row of tight, evenly spaced pleats across the top of the panel, giving a classic, neat appearance that works beautifully in almost any room.

Pencil tape curtains are a great choice when you want:

• A traditional, timeless look — pencil pleat has been the standard Australian curtain heading for decades and never goes out of style
• Flexibility — pencil pleat curtains work with hooks on both rods and tracks, giving you more options when it comes to how you hang them
• Good fullness — pencil tape creates a generous gather. As a general rule, the fabric width should be 2 to 2.5 times the window width for the best looking result
• A formal or dressed look — the structured pleat gives bedrooms, dining rooms and living areas a polished, considered feel

BUYING TIP — When buying pencil tape curtains, remember that the panels need to be wider than your window to create those beautiful pleats. If your window is 150cm wide, you'll typically need curtain panels that are 300-375cm wide in total. Our team can help you work this out — just call us.

CONTEMPORARY FINISH

Concealed Tab Top Curtains — Clean, Modern Look

Concealed tab top curtains give you the best of both worlds — the easy sliding action of a tab top on the rod, with a clean, flat panel at the front that hides the loops completely. From the front the curtain looks tailored and intentional. From the back, it's still simple to hang.

This style has become increasingly popular in modern Australian homes because it suits the clean, minimal interiors that are so popular right now. It works particularly well:

• In contemporary and modern homes where a clean window treatment is part of the overall aesthetic
• When you want the tab top sliding mechanism without the casual look of visible tabs
• Paired with lightweight to medium weight fabrics — concealed tab tops work best with fabrics that don't put too much strain on the heading
• As an alternative to eyelet curtains where you want a flat, smooth top rather than the wave fold of an eyelet heading

Our Concealed Tab Top Curtains are available now in the range — check them out above.

SHEER & NET OPTIONS

Tape Top Net Curtains — Privacy Without Blocking the Light

Tape top net curtains are a lightweight sheer option designed to provide daytime privacy while still letting plenty of natural light filter through. The tape heading at the top allows them to be hung on a thin wire, slim rod or cafe rod across the window — a simple, effective solution for any room where you want softness without darkness.

Net curtains with tape tops are particularly popular in:

• Kitchens — where you want privacy from neighbours or the street without losing the natural light you rely on when cooking
• Bathrooms — a sheer tape curtain across the window provides privacy while keeping the room light and airy
• Front living rooms and sunrooms — facing the street, a sheer net curtain lets you see out while making it harder for people to see in during the day
• Period and heritage homes — tape top net curtains have a classic charm that suits older Queensland homes, Queenslanders and cottages beautifully

We can source net curtains and tape top sheers in a range of widths and drops to suit your windows. Get in touch for more information.

BUYING OPTIONS

Ready Made & Custom Made Tape Curtains

All the curtains in our online collection are ready made — they're available in standard sizes and ship fast from our Queensland warehouse. If your windows are a standard size, you can order today and have your new curtains in just a few days.

Got windows that are a bit different? We also offer made to measure tape curtains and custom made options through our free in-home measure and quote service. Our team comes to you, measures every window properly, and makes sure your curtains fit perfectly — whether that's floor to ceiling or sill length, whatever works for your space.

• ✓ Standard sizes in stock — order today, dispatched fast from QLD
• ✓ Made to measure available — perfect fit for any window
• ✓ Custom tape curtains via our free measure & quote service
• ✓ Free in-home service for Brisbane & Gold Coast customers
• ✓ Full range of fabric types, colours and opacity levels available

WHY US

Why Shop Curtainly Decor for Tape & Tab Top Curtains?

There are plenty of places to buy curtains online in Australia. Here's why customers keep coming back to us:

• Sold as a Pair — every listing includes two panels so you always know exactly what you're getting. No surprises when your order arrives
• Range of heading styles — tab top, concealed tab top, pencil tape and more. Whatever your window and whatever your look, we have a heading style that works
• Fast QLD Dispatch — dispatched from Queensland. If you're in QLD, your order ships faster and cheaper than buying from interstate retailers
• Real colours — photos taken in natural light so what you see is as close to real life as we can get it
• Custom made available — if your windows aren't standard, we can still help. Free measure and quote for Brisbane and Gold Coast customers
• Great value — tape and tab top curtains from $29.99 for a pair, with regular sale pricing across the range

LOCAL & AUSTRALIA WIDE

Tab Top & Tape Curtains Brisbane & Gold Coast

Based in Ormeau, we're a Queensland business through and through. We know how Queensland homes are built, how much light comes through the windows, and what heading styles work best in the rooms we have here.

Our tape and tab top curtains Brisbane and Gold Coast customers love most are our concealed tab top styles and our pencil tape options — both are endlessly versatile and work with almost any interior style.

• Fast QLD Dispatch — orders ship from our Ormeau warehouse for faster, cheaper delivery across Queensland
• Free Measure & Quote — Brisbane and Gold Coast customers can book a free in-home measure and quote. We take care of every measurement
• Australia Wide Delivery — we deliver to all states including NSW, VIC, WA, SA, TAS and ACT. Wherever you are, we've got you covered
• Built for Queensland — we know Queensland light, Queensland homes and what works here