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Curtain Pole Measuring Guide

How to measure for your Nigel Tyas Ironwork curtain poles

How to measure for your Nigel Tyas Ironwork curtain poles

Curtain Pole Measuring Guide

 

1. How to measure for a traditional curtain pole – standard wall fitting with two finials [ Use section 4 for solid cottage poles ]

wrought iron curtain pole measuring guide for straight curtain pole by Nigel Tyas ironwork

To order the exact length of pole you need, measure the width of your window – then add 10cm* to either side to allow space for your curtain drawback. Give us this total figure for your pole length.

Please take your measurement in millimetres (mm) for our blacksmiths.

* 10cm (100mm) is our recommendation, this can be increased or decreased as desired, if you have particularly heavy or lightweight curtains for example. Please contact us with any queries on 01226 766618 or or email sales@nigeltyas.co.uk

Important note: Do not include the finials in your pole measurement. These are made separately and added with a simple push-fit fitting. We just need a measurement for the length of straight pole you need. (For your information, if you’d like to check what the full length of your assembled curtain pole will be, you can find the length of the finial you have chosen in its product specification.)

Don’t forget: Once you’ve measured the length of traditional pole you need – and you’ve decided what diameter of pole you would like – make sure you choose your brackets and finials, rings or hooks. You can also add accessories such as curtain holdbacks or tieback hooks. See our Guide to Ordering Curtain Poles for more information.

This short video shows Steph demonstrating how to measure up for our traditional curtain poles.




 

2. How to measure for a traditional curtain pole - with one finial and one end fitted to an adjacent wall

wrought iron curtain pole measuring guide for a single recess curtain pole by Nigel Tyas ironwork

To order the exact length of pole you need, measure the distance from the wall to the far edge of the window then add 10cm* to allow room for your curtain drawback. Give us this total figure for your pole length.

Please take your measurement in millimetres (mm) for our blacksmiths.

* 10cm (100mm) is our recommendation, this can be increased or decreased as desired, if you have particularly heavy or lightweight curtains for example. Please contact us with any queries on 01226 766618 or or email sales@nigeltyas.co.uk

Important note: Do not include the finial in your pole measurement. This is made separately and added with a simple push-fit fitting. We just need a measurement for the length of straight pole you need. For your information, if you’d like to check what the full length of your assembled curtain pole will be, the length of each finial design is given in its product specification. From your measurement of the recess we allow a total of 18mm for the pole length when cut - that includes 5mm for each bracket backplate and 4mm each end of the pole for 'wiggle room' to fit the pole without it being tight.

Don’t forget: Once you’ve measured the length of traditional pole you need – and you’ve decided what diameter of pole you would like – make sure you choose your brackets and finial and rings or hooks if required. You can also add accessories such as curtain holdbacks or tieback hooks. See our Guide to Ordering Curtain Poles for more information.




 

3. How to measure for a traditional curtain pole - within a recess fitting and without finials

wrought iron curtain pole measuring guide for double recess curtain pole by Nigel Tyas ironwork

To order the exact length of pole you need, simply measure the width of your recess from wall to wall - we will make the necessary adjustment to allow for the depth of the brackets and make your pole, complete with recess brackets, to fit perfectly in this space

Please take your measurement in millimetres (mm) for our blacksmiths.

Important note: Please take the measurement as close as possible to the position where you would like the pole to fit to the wall. It is surprising how much the width of a recess can vary from top to bottom and back to front, and this can be enough to prevent a precision made pole from fitting!

Don’t forget: Once you’ve measured the recess for your traditional pole – and you’ve decided what diameter of pole you would like – make sure you choose any additional support brackets needed for longer poles and rings or hooks if required. You can also add accessories such as curtain holdbacks or tieback hooks. See our Guide to Ordering Curtain Poles for more information.




 

4. How to measure for a solid cottage pole with two finials [ Use section 1 for traditional poles ]

wrought iron curtain pole measuring guide for straight curtain pole by Nigel Tyas ironwork

To order the exact length of cottage pole you need, measure the width of your window – then add 12cm* either side to allow room for your curtain drawback. Give us this figure for your pole length.

* 12cm (120mm) is our recommendation, but this can be increased or decreased, depending on your preference for pole length; or if you have particularly heavy or lightweight curtains, for example.

We will use this measurement to hand-forge a solid cottage pole, adding the finials you have chosen. Please take your measurement in millimetres (mm) for our blacksmiths.

Important: Do not include the finials in your pole measure – we just need to know how much straight pole you need. If you’d like to know what the full length of your finished cottage pole including finial decoration will be, the length of each finial is listed in your cottage pole’s product specification.  We will also confirm the full length of your cottage pole in your order confirmation*.  (*Please remember, our products are made by hand, so there may be very slight variations in size.)

Please contact us with any queries on 01226 766618 or email sales@nigeltyas.co.uk

Don’t forget: Once you’ve measured the length of cottage pole you need – and you’ve decided on the design and diameter of pole you would like – you can choose your brackets and rings or hooks. You can also add accessories such as curtain holdbacks or tieback hooks. See our Guide to Ordering Curtain Poles for more information.

This short video shows Steph demonstrating how to measure up for our solid cottage curtain poles.


 

5. How to measure for a solid portière with your choice of finial

portiere measuring guide for adjacent wall fitting by Nigel Tyas ironwork
portiere measuring guide for beside the door fitting by Nigel Tyas ironwork

If fitting your portière on the wall beside your door, please measure from the edge of the hinged bracket to the point you would like the end of your portière to reach. Please take in to account the length of your chosen finial in this measurement (finial lengths are provided in the product listing drop down menu).

If fitting your portière on the adjacent wall, please measure from the adjacent wall to the point you would like the end of your portière to reach. Please take in to account the length of your chosen finial in this measurement. (finial lengths are provided in the product listing drop down menu)

Also, remember to ensure your portière is long enough to reach a little beyond your doorway to ensure your curtain will hang over the edge and cover any draughts.

... and finally, if you need more help ...

... we're are always happy to talk about your requirements and to offer advice on ordering. If you need curtain poles for a non-standard window, we can advise on the measurements needed and provide an obligation free quotation - Just call Sheena or Sam on 01226 766618 or email sales@nigeltyas.co.uk