Compleat Window Furnishings

Rufflette Measuring Guide and Tips - Curtain Poles

Measuring your window for a curtain pole

 There are 2 simple steps to follow when measuring your window for a pole.

1. Decide where you want the pole to be positioned - we recommend above the window frame on the back wall.
2. Measure the required width allowing for
   a) space either side of the window for the curtains to be drawn back - we advise 150mm minimum for each side.
   b) the length of finial, if you find space is tight you may need to use our end cap option.

Things to remember

• When placing an order for a made to measure pole remember to specify whether you are giving the finished pole length (this is the length including the finials) or the pole length excluding the finials.
• Always use a steel or metal rule for measurements as cloth tapes can stretch.
• When measuring the curtain length you will need for your pole, think about where you need to measure from. For pencil pleat curtains measure from the eye - the small metal ring at the bottom of each curtain ring. This will prevent the pole or rings from being obscured by the curtain. Or for Tab Top and Eyelet curtains measure from the very top of the pole.

Fitting your curtain pole and brackets

 NB: Use rawl plugs if fixing the pole to dry wall, plaster or concrete.

1. Mark on the wall with a pencil where your bracket is to be positioned using the3 point fixing plate. The brackets should be positioned approx 6-7cm from either end of the curtain pole. Ensure that the brackets are placed an equal  distance from the window frame and if your pole requires a centre bracket, it is positioned to hide the join. We recommend using a centre bracket on poles over 180cm (6ft) in length.
2. Drill holes and secure fixing plate using the screws provided.
3. Place the bracket on to the fixing plate and secure in place by tightening the grub screw positioned at the base of the bracket. If using more than one pole, now use your joining piece to secure them together.
4. Once the brackets are in place, fit the finials of your choice and position the pole on the brackets, ensuring the rings are in place - at least one ring needs to be in-between the finial and bracket to anchor the curtain.
5. With metal poles secure by tightening the grub screws positioned on the end of the bracket.

Rufflette has two very different pole collections, Visions and Grandeur. The Visions Collection consists of 19mm and 28mm steel poles, with a variety of  contemporary finials and decorative magnets for each size. The Grandeur Collection is made up of 48mm Wooden Poles for a more classical look, this collection also comes with a variety of finials and a selection of holdbacks to match.