Painting/covering/colouring curtain rails

[Andysmee]

I've just started fitting curtains, having decided against van shades et al, but the curtain rails are pretty unattractive aluminium finish. Has anyone "improved" them?

Thinking a can of black or anthracite spray paint might tone them down a bit

 

[Andysmee]

First test of B&Q off-the-shelf gunmetal over primer, with MVM Anthracite carpet:


(And original light grey rails - these are off-cuts)

 

[BenWood]

Did you finish this mate? Did they turn it well?