What are the ends of curtain poles called?

Finials are decorative ends that can enhance the design of your curtain poles.

What size curtain rings do you need for a 35mm pole?

Suitable for 35mm (1 3/8″) diameter curtain poles. Coordinates with the Swish Elements 35mm (1 3/8″) collection. Internal ring diameter: 49mm (1 15/16″). When adding rings onto a pole we recommend 1 x curtain ring for every 10cm (3 15/16″) of pole length.

Will eyelet curtains fit a 35mm pole?

Eyelet Size A 35mm pole will fit but you may just need to help your curtains along the pole. A 50mm eyelet is recommended for a 35mm curtain pole.

How much overhang should a curtain pole have?

For a typical window without architraves, we recommend poles/tracks overhang the width of the window by not less than 15cm (6″) each side (excluding finials). Mark the pole/track and check your measurements again.

Do finials fit all rods?

As long as you buy finials from the same manufacturer’s collection, you should be able to keep the same rod and buy new finials of the same size/color in the future. However, it’s best to buy all brand new drapery hardware each time to be safe.

How do you measure finials?

Measure the width of the window you are going to cover. Rod width does not include the width of the finials on each end. Finials add 2″ to 11″ in width on each end, depending on the finial style. Determine the size of the finial style you selected.

How much bigger should curtain rings be than Rod?

½ inch
Choose a drapery ring with an inside diameter ½ inch larger than the diameter of the pole or rod. For example, if you have a 1-inch diameter rod, the appropriate ring will have an inside diameter of 1 ½ inches. A ring with a smaller inside diameter will make it difficult to move the drapery along the rod.

How many rings should a curtain pole have?

Calculating Curtain Ring Needs One ring goes at each pleat to hang the panels securely. For flat panels, you usually need one ring for every 4 to 8 inches of curtain rod length. Heavier drapes need more rings that are closer together, while lightweight fabrics are usually fine with rings every 7 or 8 inches.

What size pole do you need for eyelet curtains?

28mm
The ideal diameter of a metal curtain pole for eyelets is 28mm. So if your pole is 28mm diameter or slightly smaller then it will be fine for your eyelet curtains.

Does diameter of curtain rod matter?

Similar to choosing the length of your curtain rod, its diameter is also crucial. Too thin, and it can be flimsy. Too thick, and it will look bulky. Curtain rod diameter sizes range between a half-inch to three inches, varying according to its material and the weight of your fabric.

How far should rod extend past window?

As a general rule, drapes will be open during the day, so make sure the curtain rod extends at least four inches on each side of the window’s inside frame. To create the illusion of a wider window, extend the rod up to 10 inches beyond the window’s frame.

How much wider than window should curtain pole be?

To make sure you achieve the perfect fit, measure the recess width of the window and then add at least another 15cm for each side. How much should a curtain pole overhang? We advise that your curtain pole is 30cm longer than your window is wide (15cm on each side).