Double Wooden Curtain Pole, 120 cm (47.24"), Mahogany

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But as we were using curtains we already had, we didn't want the hassle of shortening them. And as they are very lightweight, we wondered about gluing a wooden batten for the curtain pole instead. There is no hard and fast rule on how high your curtain pole should be but as a general rule of thumb the norm is to position it around 15-20cms above the window. If the pole you have chosen is quite wide, position it high enough so that it does not come below the window recess. If you have one long perfectly straight length, then that's great! I wasn't as fussed as I need to use up off cuts and it won't be at eye level. Corded curtain polesare useful if you struggle to reach the top of your curtains to open and close them. Additionally, they can be used for delicate fabrics that could be damaged by frequent handling. You can also add roller gliders if the curtains are heavy.

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Florentinawooden curtain poles from Byron & Byron are hand crafted in London using traditional methods.These Classic design poles have alook that is timeless and will create a look of real elegance. The Mahogany and Ash wood poles have optional Marquetry inlay on the vase finial which looks stunning whilst the Pearlised Cream pole has a band of Gold for a look of distinction. The 45mm curtain pole will provide more supportfor a heavyweightcurtain. inches is the general rule when it comes to how far your curtain pole should extend past the window itself. The main reason you want to let your curtain pole extend beyond the window by this much is so that the curtains overlap the window and wall – preventing light from seeping in around the edge of the window. Can you hang pencil pleat curtains on a pole? Our bespoke curtain poles come in a range of diameters from 19mm to 50mm. However, you don’t necessarily need a larger pole for heavier curtains. Base your choice on how prominent you’d like the curtain pole to be. Wooden curtain pole in a traditional woodstain finish with Turned Ball finials. 35mm diameter Mahogany finish curtain pole. With tall windows and high ceilings, try a pole which will stand out more. A 50mm diameter is perfect for poles which will be fitted 5m from the floor.

Advent Designs traditional wood stained curtain poles have a French polished finish and are hand waxed to a natural soft sheen. Then my husband took over and he found it impossible too. And we soon realised we must have hit the steel lintel. As we don't have an SDS drill and my Dad's is too far away to borrow, it beat us both. For more detailed information, our curtain pole buying guide explains how high your curtain pole should be. Should curtains touch the floor? Ensure both surfaces are dust free and here's where I applied in a wiggle fashion from top to bottom. But a few days ago, I started drilling with my combi drill on a hammer drill setting with HSS bits. However, I just couldn't do it and didn't know if it was just me being weak.

I am slightly concerned that even this method may not work as our curtain pole and curtains are quite heavy. The wooden batten is a decent size as well at 21deepx92tallx2400wide(mm) so there is a some weight in it also, it's a pine strip wood plank from B&Q ( other brands are available 🙂 ). I don't know what we do if this fails as it will be nearly impossible to get the board off the plaster board without cutting it out, making an even bigger mess and repair job. For eyelet curtains, the choice of diameter will largely depend on the size of the eyelets. Operating Your Curtain Pole Then repeat the same marking and measuring for your curtain pole, then pre drill and screw to the batten. CAULKING TO FINISH Woodencurtain pole in atraditional woodstain finishwith simple ball finials. 47mm diameterMahogany finish curtain pole.

Woodcurtain pole in atraditional woodstain finishwith Hand Carved Urn finials. 47mm diameterMahogany finish curtain poleWe know that choosing your curtain poles might not sound like the most exciting part of interior design, but we can assure you it can make a big difference! We have a selection of curtain poles that are both stylish and practical for you to choose from! And if you are unsure about fitting or purchasing a new curtain pole, you can continue reading our FAQ’s. Curtain Pole: FAQs How high should your curtain pole be? Generally, yes curtains should touch the floor. However, it does come down to window style and placement as well as personal preference. Curtains generally should sit flush with the floor, gather a little at the bottom or sit just above. Now you'll need to measure and mark the centre point on your batten and one dead centre above your window. So to glue my batten together, I used Bostik's Fix and Flash which was gifted from an old unpaid craft challenge. MARK WHERE YOU WANT YOUR POLE BATTEN