Before you begin selecting the look, finish and style of a pole, you need to consider the weight of the curtain that you wish to hang on the pole. All of our products have a guidance weight; showing you whether the pole is suitable for a light to medium weight curtain or a medium to heavy weight curtain.
Measuring the pole or track for your curtain is very easy. Firstly, using a steel tape measure or rule, measure the width of the inside recess of the window. Write the measurement down.
Next add 15cm (6inches) to each side, i.e. 30cm (12 inches) in total. This is to ensure that the curtain will fully open when the pole or track is in situ. Write this new measurement down. The width of the curtains that you choose should be approximately one and a half times the width of the pole to ensure that there is a "full" look to the curtains.
Remember that this measurement does not include the finial if you are using a Curtain Pole – you will need to ensure that there is enough room to add your chosen finial.
Usually ready-made curtains come in standard drop sizes so it is important to decide where you want your curtains to end. The drop measurement should be taken from the fixing point on the curtain, depending upon the curtain type. The drop can finish at the windowsill (3), 15cm (6") below the windowsill (2) or at the floor (1), depending upon your preference.