Complete your window dressing with our 12mm classic curtain pole in our smart, uniform matt black finish, for a lovely forged iron look that will suit modern and period homes alike. These curtain rods are made to measure from premium quality, high strength steel tubing and are suitable for small windows or lightweight curtains. We also make a wide range of complementary finials, brackets and rings for you to choose from.
HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN MADE-TO-MEASURE POLE
1. Use our guide for tips on
How to measure for a curtain pole.2. When you know length of pole you require, choose the supporting brackets from our range of
12mm brackets in matt black. We make a range of different styles - Chapel, Brett, Sleeve, Recess, Extended and Double Pole for you to choose from.
3. Select the finials you would like from our range of
12mm finials. All our made to measure poles are hollow so the finials slot inside them and are fixed by grub screws.
4. Finally, work out the number of
curtain rings you require. We recommend
1 ring per 7cm of pole.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Pole Length
- Any length of pole can be ordered, but if over 150cm long we would recommend using a central support bracket
- If over 180cm long the pole will be supplied in two (or more) equal parts with a joiner rod. The join will be covered by your centre bracket.
- As we don't manufacture adjustable passing brackets or rings to help support our 12mm poles, we recommend a maximum pole length of 300c
Finish - Matt Black: A clean uniform finish that looks fantastic in any contemporary or traditional interior and works well with natural building materials like brick, stone, wood and plaster. To find out more about our finishes and how best to maintain them, please read our
Caring for Painted Products page in the
Jim Lawrence Knowledge Base.
WHICH POLE SHOULD I CHOOSE?
Estimate whether your curtains are lightweight (unlined voile, linen or cotton), medium weight (lined cotton, velvet, composite fabrics), or heavyweight (interlined and full length, heavy velvet).
- For light weight, use any of our pole diameters. For aesthetic reasons, we feel that for smaller windows 12-20mm will look more in keeping.
- For medium weight use 19/20mm and above.
- For heavy weight we would recommend 25mm and above.
- Rule of thumb - if the curtains are interlined and the window span is over 2m, use at least a 25mm pole. If in doubt, always size up!
For more information about fabric weights and pole fixings, see our handy guide -
Which Pole Should I Choose For My Curtains
KNOWLEDGE BASE GUIDES
How to Measure for a Curtain PoleHow to Measure a Bay Window How to Measure for Curtains and Blinds
FAQS
DO I NEED A CENTRE BRACKET?
12mm Poles - the maximum length we would recommend without using a central bracket is 150cm
19/20/25/38mm Poles - the maximum length we would recommend without using a central bracket is 180cm.
DO I NEED AN EXTENDED BRACKET?
If you have an architrave, window frame or radiator that sits particularly proud of your walls, you may need an extended bracket to ensure your curtains hang in front of them. They are double the depth of our normal brackets.
WHAT DO I NEED FOR A RECESSED WINDOW?
If you have a window without a facing wall to fix your pole to, you will need to use a pole with recessed brackets, or you can use a side fixing dormer rod. For more information, see our
Dormer Rod Guide >.
HOW MANY PARTS WILL MY POLE BE SUPPLIED IN?
Any length of pole can be ordered, but once over 210cm the pole will be supplied in two (or more) equal parts with a joining rod. The join will be covered by your central bracket.
Useful Resources
THE JIM LAWRENCE KNOWLEDGE BASE