Curtain Pole Diameter Sizes

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.

Curtain pole diameter sizes.

Have a steel tape measure ready and something to write all of your measurements down as you go along. Our 28mm metal bay window curtain pole kits offer two size options. 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. For example a common 1 5 8 inch grommet glides over a 1 3 8 inch diameter rod.

It s large enough to allow for. Measure the length of the pole between the finials decorative ends. Curtain pole measurement guide. 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.

A grommet that is 1 4 inch larger than the rod diameter slides smoothly along the rod. Up to 420cms for a 3 sided bay window and up to 390cms for a 5 sided bay window. We would recommend you use the following guide line which would result in a full look with the right amount of gather. Measure the width of the rod from left to right.