Forest RTS Recessed Track System: the heavy recessed track for ceilings and soffits
RTS recessed track by Forest, with 2026 retail prices, sizes, finishes and specifications.
What is the Forest RTS Recessed Track System?
The Forest RTS Recessed Track System is a heavy-duty track that sits inside a recess profile in the ceiling or a soffit, rated for 8 lb of drapery per foot. It is drawn by hand or baton and can be motorized. A 6 ft Forest RTS recessed track (white) costs $396.73; a 12 ft one costs $643.87.
RTS carries the highest load of the Forest hand-drawn tracks, 8 lb per foot, which covers interlined blackout panels and long wool or velvet draperies. The assembled set includes the recess profile, a fixing strip and a wedge, so the track is held in its own channel rather than screwed into bare drywall. Forest splices longer runs on request.
Forest RTS recessed track specifications
Forest's published figures for the US market (forestdh.com, the 2026 brochure and the 2026 catalog).
| Profile | Heavy-duty track that sits in a recess profile in the ceiling or soffit |
|---|---|
| Maximum fabric weight | 8 lb per foot, depending on the application |
| Mounting | Recessed ceiling or soffit |
| Splicing | Available (Forest confirms each run) |
| Operation | Hand or baton draw, one-way or center-open; can be motorized |
| Stackback per width | Ripplefold 6 in, pinch pleat 7 in, cubicle 5 in |
| Finishes | 25 White |
| Assembled set | Track, recess profile, fixing strip, wedge, masters, carriers and a 36 in white fiberglass baton |
How much does a Forest RTS recessed track cost?
A 6 ft Forest RTS recessed track (white) costs $396.73; a 12 ft one costs $643.87.
| Length | White |
|---|---|
| 3 ft | $314.35 |
| 4 ft | $314.35 |
| 5 ft | $355.54 |
| 6 ft | $396.73 |
| 8 ft | $479.11 |
| 10 ft | $561.49 |
| 12 ft | $643.87 |
| 14 ft | $726.25 |
| 16 ft | $808.63 |
| 20 ft | $973.39 |
| 24 ft | $1,138.15 |
| Option | First 4 feet | Each additional foot | Catalog page |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | $314.35 | $41.19 | p. 13 |
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 RTS recessed track parts and 2026 prices
15 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.
Show all 15 parts and prices
| Part number | Description | Finish or option | Price | Unit | Pack | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51623-25 | white 19' track length | $17.83 | per ft | p. 14 | ||
| 52008-25 | Slim Line Klick Carrier Allows drapery to hang and conceal track | $1.30 | each | box of 250; broken box $1.57 each | p. 14 | |
| 52009-25 | Ball Bearing Carrier | $1.81 | each | box of 250; broken box $2.21 each | p. 14 | |
| 51724-25 | Recess Profile Fixing Strip, 23' Order 6" shorter than track | $4.96 | per ft | p. 14 | ||
| 52508-25 | Overlap R | $15.54 | each | box of 100; broken box $18.61 each | p. 14 | |
| 52509-25 | Underlap L Swivel Foot Multi-Functional Master | $15.54 | each | box of 100; broken box $18.61 each | p. 14 | |
| 53914-25 | Recess Profile Wedge Order 1 per track | $5.77 | each | box of 10; broken box $6.96 each | p. 14 | |
| 52508-25A | Overlap R | $18.40 | each | box of 100; broken box $22.07 each | p. 14 | |
| 52509-25A | Underlap L Swivel Foot Multi-Functional Master w/ snaps | $18.40 | each | box of 100; broken box $22.07 each | p. 14 | |
| 3801-25 | RTS End Cap | $7.67 | each | box of 200; broken box $9.20 each | p. 14 | |
| 2114-25 | Two Piece Connected Snap Carrier w/ Square Base, in plastic sleeve. Use 1 1/4" snap tape | $1.76 | each | p. 14 | ||
| 52410-25 | Butt R | $21.36 | each | box of 50; broken box $25.66 each | p. 14 | |
| 52409-25 | Butt L Standard Butt Master w/ 3 snaps | $21.36 | each | box of 50; broken box $25.66 each | p. 14 | |
| 2114-25 | 60% fullness, 2 5/8" OC | $740.00 | per roll | p. 14 | ||
| 54110-25 | 36" Fiberglass Baton w/ snap | $9.26 | each | box of 100; broken box $11.11 each | p. 14 |
Hardware only. Professional installation is quoted at the measure. Prices are 2026 retail, before tax, and may change.
What finishes does the Forest RTS recessed track come in?
Finish codes as Forest prints them; the code replaces XX in the part number.
- 25White
Where the Forest RTS recessed track fits
We look at RTS for the heaviest recessed drapery: theatre rooms, primary bedrooms with interlined blackout, and double-height living rooms where the panel length drives the weight up. It is a builder-stage decision, like every recessed track, so we coordinate it with the contractor at framing.
Forest RTS recessed track: frequently asked
How much does a Forest RTS recessed track cost?
A 6 ft Forest RTS recessed track (white) costs $396.73; a 12 ft one costs $643.87. Prices are Forest's 2026 retail for the hardware only; installation is quoted at the measure.
What is the weight limit of the Forest RTS recessed track?
Forest rates it at 8 lb per foot, depending on the application.
What finishes does the Forest RTS recessed track come in?
25 White. XX in a part number stands for the finish code.
What is the weight limit of the Forest RTS track?
Forest rates RTS at 8 lb of fabric per foot, depending on the application, the highest of its hand-drawn tracks.
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