DESCRIPTION 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. 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 210cm 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. Curtain Pole Guide 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). This will help you determine the best pole diameter for your needs. Need more help? Read our Full Guide → Create Your Own Made-to-Measure Pole Use our guide for tips on How to measure for a curtain pole. Choose supporting brackets from our 12mm brackets range (Chapel, Brett, Sleeve, etc). Select finials from our 12mm finials range. Calculate rings: We recommend 1 ring per 7cm of pole. Pole Size & Weight Recommendations 12mm - 20mm Light Weight Best for small windows. Unlined voile, linen or cotton. 19mm / 20mm Medium Weight Lined cotton, velvet, and composite fabrics. 25mm & above Heavy Weight Interlined and full-length curtains, heavy velvet. 38mm Extra Heavy Large windows, long spans, very heavy curtains. 💡 Rule of Thumb If curtains are interlined and window span is over 2m, use at least a 25mm pole. If in doubt, size up! KNOWLEDGE BASE GUIDES Curtain Pole FAQs Guide to Pole Packs How to Order Custom Made Curtains & Blinds How to Fit a Curtain Pole FAQS DO I NEED A CENTRE BRACKET? 12mm Poles - the maximum length we would recommend without using a central bracket is 150cm19/20/25/38mm 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.
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. 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 210cm 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. Curtain Pole Guide 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). This will help you determine the best pole diameter for your needs. Need more help? Read our Full Guide → Create Your Own Made-to-Measure Pole Use our guide for tips on How to measure for a curtain pole. Choose supporting brackets from our 12mm brackets range (Chapel, Brett, Sleeve, etc). Select finials from our 12mm finials range. Calculate rings: We recommend 1 ring per 7cm of pole. Pole Size & Weight Recommendations 12mm - 20mm Light Weight Best for small windows. Unlined voile, linen or cotton. 19mm / 20mm Medium Weight Lined cotton, velvet, and composite fabrics. 25mm & above Heavy Weight Interlined and full-length curtains, heavy velvet. 38mm Extra Heavy Large windows, long spans, very heavy curtains. 💡 Rule of Thumb If curtains are interlined and window span is over 2m, use at least a 25mm pole. If in doubt, size up! KNOWLEDGE BASE GUIDES Curtain Pole FAQs Guide to Pole Packs How to Order Custom Made Curtains & Blinds How to Fit a Curtain Pole FAQS DO I NEED A CENTRE BRACKET? 12mm Poles - the maximum length we would recommend without using a central bracket is 150cm19/20/25/38mm 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.