How To Measure And Fit A Curtain Pole

Posted by Sarah K Howarth on June 30th, 2010 No Comments

Curtains are a very important part of the dcor of every house or room. They play a vital role in the dcor as well as in ensuring privacy of the occupants of the house. Therefore, the selection and the fitting of the curtains are very important. You need to take proper care in the selection of the curtains and all the related stuff.

The pole or the rod is the main element, in order to hang the curtains. They need to be measured properly according to the shape and size of the window, where the curtains are to be hanged. It is very important that you take proper care while measuring the curtain poles.

Always use a steel measuring tape, as it is easy to handle, especially if you do not have any other helping hand in measuring the curtain pole. Other types of measuring tapes need two people to hold and another person to mark the exact points.

One thing that you must know before measuring the curtain poles is that the curtains poles are always available in certain lengths. So, if your measurement or your requirement of the curtain pole does not match the one available in the market, you will have to cut it to meet your specifications.

Similarly, if you have a very large window then you will have to use more than one pole and join them to meet your specifications. However, you may find manufacturers who will make custom curtain poles for you, according to your requirements. Now, we move on to the actual measurement of the curtain pole.

If you have inadequate fixing space above your window, you can take a dimension and note it down. Check the cohort depth of your chosen product to make certain that it fits within the space above your window opening. If space is inadequate on either side of the window, a smaller finial would be best apposite. Besides, pole lengths can also be shortened by using a hacksaw or a pipe cutter, but at the same time, remember to measure twice before cutting.

Curtain poles add a lot of beauty to your room, whether they are simple or customized with different designs and styles. It is must to have a curtain pole of exact size, according to the length and size of the window and curtains, whereas taking its measurement is a very critical task.

One should always have a helping hand while measuring and fixing a curtain pole as it can make or break the outlook of your room.

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