Are curtain poles a standard diameter?

Are curtain poles a standard diameter?

The most common diameters for a curtain pole is either a 28mm or 35mm.

What diameter pole do I 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.

How do you measure curtain pole diameter?

You’re measuring from the end of the inside mark to the far edge of the paper to get the circumference of your pole. You should be able to measure to the nearest half millimeter.

What size should a curtain pole be?

Measure the recess width of the window and then add at least another 15cm for each side. The suggested pole length is the recess width plus 30cm.

What size curtain pole should I buy?

What is pole diameter?

Poles come in three diameters – 50mm, 45mm and 40mm. If in doubt, go for 45mm as this is the new industry standard and the size found in most studios and at pole dancing competitions.

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).

What diameter curtain rod do I Need?

Choose a curtain rod with a diameter of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm). Thin curtain rods tend to look cheap and can bow under the weight of your drapes if they are heavy. When choosing a curtain rod, look for a rod that is at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick for good aesthetics and curtain support.

What is the standard curtain rod size?

With a standard shower curtain height at 70 or 72 inches, adding at least three inches will give you a good indication about the ideal shower curtain rod height. With a standard shower curtain of 72 inches long, the curtain rod should be installed around 75 to 77 inches from the floor.

How to install curtain rods?

Measure the space between your two walls. You’ll want to buy a rod that’s a little bit longer than this measurement.

Push the rod through your curtain if the curtain has eye-holes. You’ll need to get the curtain on the rod before you hang it unless you’re using rings.

Unlock the curtain rod ends and get a friend to help you extend both sides of the rod against the walls.

If you’re using curtain rings or grommet curtains,go ahead and hang your curtains on them now.

How to hang curtain rods?

Measure the width of your window frame.

Decide whether you want your curtain rod to hang on the window frame or extend past it.

Allow about 3 inches on each side of the window.

Make a mark about four inches above your window for mounting hardware.

For grommet curtains,you will need to take into account the placement of the grommet.