Curtain Pole Size Guide

The higher and wider your curtain rod is placed the larger your window will appear.

Curtain pole size guide.

Choosing the best size curtain pole or rail is easy. To work out which one you need measure the length of the rail or pole between the finials not the. The table below offers a guide to selecting a suitably sized pole depending on the curtain weight. As suggested by the name these kits come with a single pole that can be cut down if needed using a saw.

You will need to measure the full track or in between the finials on a pole. For example using the below guide for a pole measuring 120cm you will need to buy a pack width of 117cm. Nevertheless if you still have any queries then please do contact us. Curtains can be hung as high as 20 inches above the window frame to create an elongated appearance.

Curtain poles are available in a number of different formats to suit different needs. To learn more about curtain rods read our tips on buying curtain rods guide. When a pole width falls in between the standard size widths 46 66 or 90 it depends on how full the curtains need to be. Where curtain pole lengths are stated they do not include the finial length the decorative pole ends if you require to know the finial length check the product.

This will give you a curtain pair with a full pleat look. Also please note that pencil pleat curtains for example will have a greater fullness than a curtain with eyelets therefore the weight can be greater. Curtain or valance sizes. We would recommend you use the following guide line which would result in a full look with the right amount of.

Please note that if you are replacing a curtain pole or rail we advise that you measure the width of the existing fitting rather than the window. You ll need an extra centre bracket for poles over 180cm in length. For ready made curtains the width of the pole track wants to be roughly the same size as one curtain. You would never use the curtain flat out so keep in mind that a 60 wide panel will not look good if you try to cover a 60 window with it.

You need to provide fullness by using multiple panels for a window that size. The simple guide below offers a step by step guide. The width of rod pocket curtains is stated as the flat out width. If you need a longer pole and there isn t a size available two poles can be joined together using a joiner available separately.

There are 2 curtains included within each pack. Remember to take into account any extra weight such as linings. 117cm 46 168cm 66 or 228cm 90. Most ready made curtains come in these widths.