Forest Rotterdam Rectangle Rail Traversing System: a 1 3/4 inch rectangle baton-draw rail
Rotterdam rectangle rail by Forest, with 2026 retail prices, sizes, finishes and specifications.
What is the Forest Rotterdam Rectangle Rail Traversing System?
The Forest Rotterdam Rectangle Rail is a 1 3/4 inch rectangle aluminum traversing system for baton-drawn pinch pleat or ripplefold drapery, rated for 4 lb per foot, on the wall or the ceiling. A 6 ft Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail (single) costs $1,444.23; a 12 ft one costs $2,756.01. A 6 ft Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail (double) costs $2,888.43; a 12 ft one costs $5,511.93.
Rotterdam is the taller sister of Amsterdam, in the same five finishes: matte white, matte black, stone grey, antique bronze and taupe. The longest one-piece rail is 19 feet with splicing available, and it works with the Forest Easyflex system for a set fold depth. Single and double assembled sets include the rectangle end cap, carriers, end stop, masters, brackets and a baton.
Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail specifications
Forest's published figures for the US market (forestdh.com, the 2026 brochure and the 2026 catalog).
| Profile | 1 3/4 in rectangle aluminum rail |
|---|---|
| Maximum fabric weight | 4 lb per foot, depending on the application |
| Longest one-piece rail | 19 ft; splicing available |
| Mounting | Wall or ceiling |
| Operation | Baton draw, one-way or center-open, pinch pleat or ripplefold; works with Easyflex |
| Brackets | 2 up to 60 in, 3 to 120 in, 4 to 180 in, 5 to 240 in |
| Finishes | 5: 48 Matte White, 59 Matte Black, 79 Stone Grey, 81 Antique Bronze, 95 Taupe |
| Assembled set | Rail with its end cap finial and end stop, masters, carriers, brackets and a 36 in white fiberglass baton |
How much does a Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail cost?
A 6 ft Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail (single) costs $1,444.23; a 12 ft one costs $2,756.01.
A 6 ft Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail (double) costs $2,888.43; a 12 ft one costs $5,511.93.
| Length | Single | Double |
|---|---|---|
| 3 ft | $1,006.97 | $2,013.93 |
| 4 ft | $1,006.97 | $2,013.93 |
| 5 ft | $1,225.60 | $2,451.18 |
| 6 ft | $1,444.23 | $2,888.43 |
| 8 ft | $1,881.49 | $3,762.93 |
| 10 ft | $2,318.75 | $4,637.43 |
| 12 ft | $2,756.01 | $5,511.93 |
| 14 ft | $3,193.27 | $6,386.43 |
| 16 ft | $3,630.53 | $7,260.93 |
| 20 ft | $4,505.05 | $9,009.93 |
| Option | First 4 feet | Each additional foot | Catalog page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $1,006.97 | $218.63 | p. 43 |
| Double | $2,013.93 | $437.25 | p. 43 |
Forest prices an assembled system as one amount for the first 4 feet plus a fixed amount for each additional foot; the catalog prints no price for part of a foot, so a length between two whole feet is priced at the next whole foot, and anything up to 4 feet costs the 4-foot price. Longer runs are quoted at the measure.
Hardware only. Professional installation is quoted at the measure. Prices are 2026 retail, before tax, and may change.
Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail parts and 2026 prices
19 parts and accessories with their 2026 retail prices, as printed in the Forest 2026 catalog. Parts sold by the box show the price each when bought by the full box, the box quantity, and the price each for a broken box. XX in a part number stands for the finish code; see the finishes below.
Show all 19 parts and prices
| Part number | Description | Finish or option | Price | Unit | Pack | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50219-XX | 1 3/4" Aluminum Rectangle | $49.36 | per ft | p. 44 | ||
| 52002-25 | Slim Line Ball Bearing Carrier | 59 black, 65 brown, 90 silver + 10% | $0.80 | each | box of 1000; broken box $0.98 each | p. 44 |
| 53415-90 | Rail Connector | $57.55 | each | p. 44 | ||
| 52504-25 | Underlap L Standard Multi-Functional Master Use stiffener w/ exposed | 59 black + 10% | $8.81 | each | box of 10; broken box $10.56 each | p. 44 |
| 52434-XX | Rectangle End Cap | $81.56 | each | p. 44 | ||
| 52504-25A | Underlap L Standard Multi-Functional Master w/ snaps | 59A black +10% | $10.67 | each | box of 100; broken box $12.79 each | p. 44 |
| 53405-XX | Single Wall Bracket | $264.11 | each | p. 44 | ||
| 53411-XX | Double Wall Bracket | $316.92 | each | p. 44 | ||
| 52504-25B | Underlap L Standard Multi-Functional | 59B black +10% | $8.81 | each | box of 100; broken box $10.56 each | p. 44 |
| 53408-XX | Flush Ceiling Bracket | 25 white, 29 satin nickel, 59 black, 70 bronze | $30.67 | each | p. 44 | |
| 52412-25A | Butt L Wheeled Butt Master w/snap | 59A black, 65A brown, 90A silver +10% | $37.73 | each | box of 50; broken box $45.29 each | p. 44 |
| 2207-25 | 60% fullness, 2 5/8" OC | $2.38 | each | box of 500; broken box $2.84 each | p. 44 | |
| 2551-25 | Small Extension Arm | $5.22 | each | box of 50; broken box $6.29 each | p. 44 | |
| 2206-25 | 80% fullness, 2 3/8" OC | $1,190.00 | per roll | p. 44 | ||
| V799-2-00 | End Stop | $1.06 | each | box of 100; broken box $1.28 each | p. 44 | |
| 52502-25 | Overlap R | $8.81 | each | box of 10; broken box $10.56 each | p. 44 | |
| 52502-25A | Overlap R | $10.67 | each | box of 100; broken box $12.79 each | p. 44 | |
| 52502-25B | Overlap R | $8.81 | each | box of 100; broken box $10.56 each | p. 44 | |
| 52411-25A | Butt R | $37.73 | each | box of 50; broken box $45.29 each | p. 44 |
Hardware only. Professional installation is quoted at the measure. Prices are 2026 retail, before tax, and may change.
What finishes does the Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail come in?
Finish codes as Forest prints them; the code replaces XX in the part number.
- 48Matte White
- 59Matte Black
- 79Stone Grey
- 81Antique Bronze
- 95Taupe
Where the Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail fits
The rectangle face gives a stronger line than a round rod across a modern window wall. It pairs well with ripplefold in contemporary condos where the client wants hardware that is seen but not ornamental.
Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail: frequently asked
How much does a Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail cost?
A 6 ft Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail (single) costs $1,444.23; a 12 ft one costs $2,756.01. A 6 ft Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail (double) costs $2,888.43; a 12 ft one costs $5,511.93. Prices are Forest's 2026 retail for the hardware only; installation is quoted at the measure.
What is the weight limit of the Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail?
Forest rates it at 4 lb per foot, depending on the application.
What finishes does the Forest Rotterdam rectangle rail come in?
48 Matte White, 59 Matte Black, 79 Stone Grey, 81 Antique Bronze, 95 Taupe. XX in a part number stands for the finish code.
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