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Curtains Buying Guide

IndexStep 4 - Now hooks should be placed at each
end of each curtain and then at intervals of
Â-  How  to  Measure  for  Curtainsapproximately  10cm  (4")
Â- Different Heading Types and How toStep 5 - You can now thread the hooks through
Hang  Themthe track glides on your track making sure
you place a hook through the last track glide
Â-  Types  of  Liningwhich acts as an end cap anchoring the
curtains  in  place
Â-  Voiles
Poles
Â-  Tracks  &  Poles
If using a pole it is usually recommended
Â-  Curtain  Carethat you put the hooks into the top row of
strings in your tape so the pole shows above
Â-  Accessoriesyour curtain. Hooks should be placed at each
end of each curtain and then at intervals of
How  to  Measure  for  Curtainsapproximately  10cm  (4")
Â- Curtains are sold in pairs. The sizeStep 1 - On the tape top there will be
given refers to each individual curtain so ifbetween 1 and 3 strings. First tie the
you buy a pair of curtains measuring 117 xstrings together at the outside edge of each
137cm (46 x 54") you are buying two curtainscurtain
and each one will measure 117 x 137cm (46 x
54")Step 2 - Pull the curtains along the string
to gather them up. The curtains should be
Â- The size of the curtain allows forgathered to just over half the window width.
them to have a gathered look when they areThis will allow the curtains to overlap when
closedclosed. Please note that once you have
gathered curtains they cannot be returned so
Â- Curtains are always measured widthmake sure you are happy with the size and
first  and  then  lengthcolour  before  you  start
Measuring  WidthStep 3 - Once your curtains are gathered to
the right width tie off the strings at the
Â- First decide if you want a track or ainside end. Do not tie too tightly as it is
polecommon to loosen these off after a curtain
has been washed. You can, if you wish, trim
Â- It's best to use a metal tape measurethe stings but again do not trim them too
as  it  will  be  more  accurateshort. The string ends can then be tucked
neatly  into  the  tape  so as not to be seen
Â- Your track or pole should be placed
approximately 15cm (6") above your window topStep 4 - Now hooks should be placed at each
and should be wider than your window byend of each curtain and then at intervals of
approximately  15-20cm  (6-8")approximately  10cm  (4")
Â- Measure the width of your track orStep 5 - You can now thread the hooks through
pole excluding the finials (decorativethe loops at the bottom of your curtain rings
endings  on poles). Do not measure the window
Step 6 - Thread the curtain rings onto the
Â- Add an extra 2.5cm (1") to your trackpole but make sure that the last ring is
pole measurement. This will allow for yoursecured on the outside of the pole behind
curtains to overlap in the middle when theywhere it is attached to the wall as this will
are closed so as not to let in any light oranchor the curtains and stop them from moving
draughtwhen  you  close  them
Measuring  LengthTab  Top
Â- First decide where you would like yourÂ- These can only be used with poles as
curtains to finish; just below your windowthe tabs simply loop over the pole allowing
sill  or  to  the  floorthe  curtain  to  hang
Â- We recommend that sill length curtainsÂ- They are excellent if you want to make
finish 15cm (6") below the window sill. Floora  feature  of  your  pole
length curtains should finish 1.5cm (1/2")
above  the  floorEyelet  Top
Â- Tape Top Curtains - For this style ofÂ-  These  can  only  be  used with poles
curtain you should measure length from the
eye of the curtain hook on your track or poleÂ- They make a great decorative feature
in  any  room
Â- Tab Top & Eyelet Curtains - For
this style of curtain you should measureTypes  of  Lining
length  from  the  pole
Curtains come both lined and unlined to cater
Â- Radiators - If you have a radiatorfor various different uses and effects. Here
below the window your curtains should finishare  the  benefits  of  each  explained:
3cm (1 1/2") above it. This will prevent heat
escaping behind your curtains and allow it toLined  Curtains
heat  your  room
1.  Help  keep  out  the  cold
Different  Heading Types and How to Hang Them
2.  Help  keep  out  draughts
Â- 'Heading' is used to describe how the
top of your curtains are attached to the3.  Help  keep  out  the  light
track  or  pole
4.  Prevent  the  curtain  fabric from fading
Â- There are three different types, each
one giving your curtains a different look and5. Give the curtain weight to help it hang
finishbetter
Tape  TopUnlined  Curtains
Â- 'Tape' is the name for the band of1.  Cooler  in  Summer
fabric with string threaded through which is
attached to the inside top edge of each2.  Easier  to  care  for
curtain
3.  Give  a  lighter  feel  to  your  room
Â- Hooks are looped through the tape to
attach  the  curtain  to  the  track  or poleYou can also buy the following specialised
linings:
Â- The tape on all our ready made
curtains  is  7.5cm  (3")Â- Blackout readymade linings keep out
daylight and are ideal for children's
Â- The tape will have either 2 or 3 rowsbedrooms.  They  also  keep  in  the  heat
of strings running through it. Please note
that if you place your hooks on the tape atÂ- Polycotton readymade linings keep the
the highest position your track or pole willheat  in  and  are  easy to wash and care for
show over the top of the curtains. If you
choose the lowest position it will be hidden.Â- Thermal linings are specially coated
More instructions are given below on how toto provide maximum insulation and they are
use  hooksmachine  washable
How  to  HangVoiles
Tracks - Tape top curtains need to beVoile panels allow in the light but block the
gathered before they can be hung up. If usingview into your room and provide a modern and
a track it is usually recommended that youmore  attractive  alternative to net curtains
put the hooks into the bottom row of strings
so  the  curtain  top  covers  the  trackTracks  &  Poles
Step 1 - On the tape top there will beYou can buy a variety of tracks and poles to
between 1 and 3 strings. First tie thesuit  every  style  of  room.
strings together at the outside edge of each
curtainCurtain  Care
Step 2 - Pull the curtains along the stringÂ- We recommend that all curtains are
to gather them up. The curtains should beprofessionally cleaned according to their
gathered to just over half the window width,individual care instructions; these can be
this will allow them to overlap when closed.found  on  packaging or on the sewn in labels
Please note that once you have gathered
curtains they cannot be returned so make sureÂ- Any creases that occur from the
you are happy with the size and colour beforecurtain being packed should fall out after
you  starthanging  in  a  warm  room
Step 3 - Once your curtains are gathered toÂ- Apart from velvet, most curtains may
the right width tie off the strings at thebe ironed with a warm dry iron on the reverse
inside edge. Do not tie too tightly as it isside, make sure you avoid the hem at the
common to loosen these off after a curtainbottom  and  on  the  sides
has been washed. You can, if you wish, trim
the strings but again do not trim them tooÂ- Velvet is subject to flattening but
short. The string ends can then be tuckedshould regain volume once hung. Brush upwards
neatly  into  the  tape  so as not to be seento take all pile the same way.