Curtain Pole Diameter Sizes

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.

Curtain pole diameter sizes.

Getting the right measurements for your curtains is easy just follow our step by step guide. For ready made curtains the width of the pole track wants to be roughly the same size as one curtain. For example a common 1 5 8 inch grommet glides over a 1 3 8 inch diameter rod. A common rule for displaying curtains properly says the curtains finished width should be at least 2 times the width of your window if not more sheers can be 3 times the window width to achieve a look of proper fullness.

Have a steel tape measure ready and something to write all of your measurements down as you go along. We would recommend you use the following guide line which would result in a full look with the right amount of gather. The track or pole should be 15 20cm above your window and 15 20cm either side. Measure the length of the pole between the finials decorative ends.

Our county 19mm bay window curtain poles or rods are available in one size only of up to 420cms and are supplied in two halves with a 90cm add on returns kit available. It s large enough to allow for. Our 28mm metal bay window curtain pole kits offer two size options. Curtain pole measurement guide.