Pencil Pleat Curtains

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Pencil Pleat Curtains

Pencil pleat curtains take their name from the neat vertical pencil like  pleats gathered evenly across the top of the curtain. This is one of the most simple headings.  The pencil pleat tape needs to be gathered to your required width by pulling the draw strings in the curtain tape.

Why Choose Pencil Pleat Curtains?

  • Can be used on tracks or poles
  • Versatile – Can be used under pelmets and valances or on their own
  • Suitable for most styles of fabric
  • Suitable for all curtain widths and room heights
  • Very well suited to period homes
  • Can be made into a long continuous curtain when using the Silent Gliss fabrics or other ‘Wide Width’ fabrics so there are no joins in your curtains.
  • Adjustable hanging height
    • The top pocket would usually be used for poles
    • The lower pockets will allow the curtain to be hung covering a curtain track (check requirements for corded and electric tracks)

 

Now you have selected your heading style, click ‘SELECT FABRIC’ above and we will show you all the fabric options based on this heading type.  If you have found a fabric we don’t have listed, this isn’t a problem, please give us a call to discuss and receive your quote.

The final stage will be to specify your requirements for linings and interlinings and then add the finishing touches, such as trimmings or co-ordinated fabric holdbacks.

Calculating your curtain width:

Your curtains will be made to fit your curtain track or pole length, so please specify this in the ‘track / pole length’ box above.

Please state all measurements in cm.

Calculating your curtain drop:

The curtain drop is simply the measurement from the very top of the curtain to the bottom of the lowest hem (bottom of the curtain).  This measurement will however vary depending on how you are fixing your track (ceiling or wall fixing) and the length you want the curtains to fall (floor length, sill length etc.)

How to measure your curtain drop:

Firstly, decide on where you would like your curtains to fall, (floor length, sill length etc.) this provides your bottom hem position.

We advise you take your measurements in 3 places.  Please take a left, right and centre measurement.  If they vary up to 1.5cm we suggest you input the shortest measurement on your order.

If the measurements vary more than 1.5cm it will be down to personal preference with regards to the measurement you supply for the finished drop of your curtains.  If you go with the shortest measurement you will end up with a bigger gap at the longest side.  If you go with an average measurement the curtains may touch the floor on the shortest side.

For floor length curtains:

Ceiling fixing with the track installed: please measure from the bottom of the track to the floor and deduct 1cm off this measurement for floor clearance.  Please enter this measurement in the curtain drop box.

Ceiling fixing and the track hasn’t been installed: please take the ceiling to floor measurement and deduct 1cm off this measurement for floor clearance.  Please enter this measurement in the curtain drop box.  We will then deduct the track profile measurement from the curtain drop measurement you have provided to give us a finished curtain drop.  For us to do this, you must confirm the curtain track name in the box provided.

Wall fixing with the track installed: please measure from the bottom of the track to the floor and deduct 1cm off this measurement for floor clearance.  Please enter this measurement in the curtain drop box.

Wall fixing and the track hasn’t been installed: firstly, decide on the height that you would like the top of the curtains to finish.  Please note wave curtains have been designed to sit underneath the track.

Please take the measurement from the top of where you want the curtains to sit to the floor and deduct 1cm off this measurement for floor clearance.  Please enter this measurement in the curtain drop box.

Please note:if the wall fix track has not been fitted, we only recommend you order your curtains if you have room for adjusting the track height so the curtains fit perfectly. If you are wall fixing and space is very limited, we would recommend that you install the track first and then supply the curtain drop measurement.

For sill length curtains: 

if you want your curtains to fall sill length, please follow the instructions above but measure to the windowsill instead of the floor.

For all other curtain lengths:

Please follow the instructions above but measure to where you want your curtains to finish.  Please note you do not need to deduct the 1cm which is required for floor and sill clearance.

As well as being able to supply all the Silent Gliss wave curtain fabrics, we can now offer wave curtains made from all the main fabric brands, including the best selling wave fabrics from Harlequin, Romo, Clarke & Clarke, Sanderson and many many more.  If you have found a fabric from any of the main brands, give us a call and we can talk you though the options and quote on both the track and the curtains.

Technical Fabrics:

There are other Silent Gliss fabrics that have a wide range of technical features including fabrics to help reduce noise and even help clean the air, as well as their market leading textiles offering superior light management. Take a look at our blog post for a full review of these features. We can supply any of their fabrics for your curtains so if you are looking for a more technical curtain with a particular functionality please get in touch to discuss your requirements. All of the Silent Gliss fabrics are all flame retardant and have been extensively tested on the curtain tracks to ensure consistent hanging behaviour.

Please view the full Silent Gliss Curtain Fabric range here.

Fabric Samples:

Please request any fabric samples by completing our contact form:







    Please advise your telephone number (this is optional and for our records only. We will not pass this onto any 3rd parties. Sometimes it is easier to call our customers to have a chat about their projects rather than email so it’s helpful to have a contact telephone number).

    In addition to our standard linings, we are delighted to be offering a beautiful range of designer linings combining aesthetic appeal with functionality.  These linings are perfect for creating a window dressing that looks stunning from inside and outside your home.

    Designer Linings (non blackout) – choose from a stunning Pembroke Stripe or Plain Seabrook which features a fine herringbone design to mimic a weave effect.  These linings are poly cotton sateen linings which drape beautifully to add a sophisticated finish to your curtains.

    Pembroke Stripe available in: (from left to right)

    Navy, Silver, Beige, Sage, Taupe, Charcoal

    Seabrook available in: (from left to right)

    Navy, Silver, Beige, Sage, Taupe, Charcoal, Ivory

    Designer Blackout Linings – choose from a stunning Newbury Stripe or Seabrook featuring a subtle herringbone stripe to mimic a weave effect.  The blackout linings are 3 pass polyester linings to add a sophisticated finish to your curtains.

    Newbury Stripe available in: (from left to right)

    Navy, Silver, Beige, Sage, Taupe, Charcoal

    Seabrook blackout available in Ivory

    Please read our blog post for further information.

     

    Please refer to our delivery information page for information on our delivery charges.

    Delivery Leadtimes:

    Once an order has been placed and processed our customer service team will be in touch via email to advise a dispatch date and send a tracking link if available.  The lead-time information on all products is advised in the product description or product specification tabs on the product pages.  If you’d like us to check stock or advise delivery timings for a specific product please give us a call on 01590 615775 and a member of the team will be delighted to help.

    Whilst we will endeavour to fulfil our delivery promises once the goods leave our warehouse we do rely on 3rd parties to fulfil their obligations.  We therefore recommend that a fitter or decorator isn’t booked until the goods are safely in your hands and have been checked for damage and any missing items.  We cannot be held responsible for any fitter or decorator cancellations.

    Please refer to our Returns page for information on returning a product.

    Prior to ordering!

    We hope that you are delighted with your purchase.  To reduce the likelihood of having to return a product, we do recommend paint sample pots, wallpaper and fabric swatches are ordered prior to ordering the full sized items.  We can also send out ring samples, colour toggles or off cuts of curtain poles / tracks to ensure the colour is right before you commit to order.  Please get in touch if we can offer any assistance.  Please email sales@thehomeofinteriors.co.uk or call us on 01590 615775 and a member of the team will be delighted to help.