Silent Gliss 50mm Metropole Corded Ellipse

Name: Silent Gliss 50mm Metropole Corded Ellipse
Brand: The Home of Interiors
SKU: 432043
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Silent Gliss Metropole

Silent Gliss Metropole looks like a curtain pole but features an internal gliding channel, offering the functionality and benefits of a curtain track. The range balances quality and functionality, with design to offer a timeless and elegant window solution. Metropole is available in 3 round profiles; 23mm (hand operated), 30mm (hand operated or corded) and 50mm (hand operated, corded or motorised), and a rectangular profile (36mm hand operated) Metroflat. Please view our blog post for more information on the Metropole collection.

Silent Gliss 50mm Corded Metropole with Ellipse Finials

The 50mm Metropole works well in large rooms with wide windows or tall ceilings, and with luxurious fabrics to deliver a real statement at your window. The 50mm Metropole is available in a choice of 10 contemporary colours, from striking metallics to muted and neutral shades, with a range of finial styles to choose from to suit contemporary, traditional and blended interior design styles. This corded Metropole is supplied with the perfectly understated Ellipse finial style. The organic, curved, fluted shape of this finial lends itself perfectly to a range of architectural interiors and contemporary settings.

Now available with black gliders and track components!

To complement the black finish, standard 2c gliders, 60mm and 80mm standard wave gliders and track components are now also available in black for a co-ordinated look. When ordering your Metropole track with standard 2c or standard wave gliders you can now choose between black or white gliders. When black gliders are ordered track components will also be supplied in black. Please note that the overlap arm is only available in white. The brackets and finials will match the colour of the track profile. Black gliders can be specified on other coloured tracks within the Metropole portfolio.

Ideal for Extra Wide Windows, Bi-Fold and Sliding Doors

As the brackets fix from the top of the track the Metropole tracks are ideal for extra wide windows, bi-fold or sliding doors as the curtains can run smoothly along the complete length of the pole. A single curtain can draw from one side to the other without any interference from any brackets. The Metropole tracks are available up to 6m as a single piece.

Track Length Recommendations

We recommend that straight tracks over 400cm and bent tracks over 300cm are supplied corded with both sides. This will mean the track will come in 2 pieces with a connecting bridge and intermediate pulley. We would also recommend upgrading to corded both sides on shorter tracks with heavier curtains. Please see the weight chart under the product specification tab for guidance. A single curtain can only be corded from one side. If you have a requirement outside of these recommendations you may wish to consider a Silent Gliss 50mm hand drawn Metropole with a draw rod for ease of opening your curtains.

Bracket Options

Metropoles can be wall or ceiling fixed. A ceiling mounted Metropole will blend with the architecture of the room giving the curtains maximum impact. If ceiling fixing there is a choice of the 3mm fixing top plate (this is the standard ceiling fix bracket), ceiling hanger or top fix bracket to ensure room for the finials.

For wall fixing these Metropole tracks are supplied with the smart fix wall brackets as standard. These are available with a 60mm (this is the standard for standard gliders), 80mm (standard for 60mm wave gliders) and 100mm projection (standard for 80mm wave gliders). We also offer the option of upgrading to the square smart fix brackets. This is a popular choice as the square smart fix brackets are more discreet. If you order the tracks for a pair of curtains we will supply 2 standard smart fix brackets (one for each end of the track) as these will be concealed by the curtains. The rest of the brackets will be square smart fix ones. For a single curtain one standard smart fix bracket will be supplied (for the end of the track) and the rest will be square smart fix.

Fillet style wall fix brackets are also available offering a contemporary option.

The Silent Gliss brackets are supplied with colour-matched magnetic covers for a stylish finish. Please see the bracket tab for more information on the bracket options.

Glider Options

All Silent Gliss gliders are manufactured using 2 components – a soft component to reduce noise and a hard component for stability. The standard (2C) gliders are suitable for pencil, gathered, pinch pleat or Swiss pleat curtains. Roller gliders are recommended for heavier curtains. 60mm or 80mm wave gliders are required for wave curtains.

Suitable for Bay Windows

Metropoles can be bent for a bay or L shaped window. We do need to bend the tracks for you in the factory as they can’t be bent by hand. Please download our bay or L shaped window measurement form here. You can attach the form to your order. Please get in touch if we can offer any advice or if you have any questions. Please email sales@thehomeofinteriors.co.uk or call us on 01590 615775.

Curtain Inspiration and Advice!

If you are also looking for some new curtains for your curtain pole click here to view our range of Readymade Pencil Pleat curtains. For bespoke, made to measure curtains view our range of fabrics from leading fabric houses that can be made up into beautiful curtains with a variety of curtain heading and lining options. Read our blog posts on our hand made curtains and roman blind service and ways to shop curtains with The Home Of Interiors.

Metropoles are also ideal for the Silent Gliss Swiss Pleat curtain heading style and the popular Wave Curtain heading style.

Wave curtains

We specialise in the wave curtain heading and are here to offer help and advice. We offer a made to measure wave curtain making service in a wide variety of fabrics including Silent Gliss, Clarke & Clarke, Prestigious Textiles, Ashley Wilde, Harlequin and Sanderson to name a few of the fabric houses we work with. Click here for more information on the wave heading and shop suitable fabrics. A wave curtain needs to be made specifically to fit your track length so the curtains arrive with the correct number of curtain hooks to match the number of gliders on the track. If you order your track and curtains from us we will ensure these match so your curtains will be ready to hang upon delivery. Please call us on 01590 615775 or email sales@thehomeofinteriors.co.uk if you’d like any fabric swatches sending out or would like to discuss your project in more detail.

Making your own Wave Curtains

Click here to shop our wave accessories including wave heading tape, wave hemming tape and Silent Gliss curtain hooks.

View our Trend Guides for Design Ideas and Inspiration.

These tracks come with a 5 year manufacturer’s warranty.

Max Length: 6m.

Max Weight: 13kg.

If you have a requirement outside of these recommendations you may wish to consider a Silent Gliss 50mm hand drawn Metropole with a draw rod for ease of opening your curtains.

Cord Colour: black or white can be specified when ordering.

Suitable for bay windows: Metropoles are suitable for bay windows. Please refer to the Bay Window Information & Advice tab.

Can be bent by hand: No

Suitable for bi fold doors: Yes

Suitable for extra wide windows: Yes

Technical Brochure: for further details on this track please download the technical brochure here.

Leadtime: 8 working days.

Finial Style: Ellipse
Finial Length: 130mm
Finial Height: 32mm

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Brackets Wall Fixing: these 50mm Metropole tracks are supplied with the Adjustable Maxi Bracket as standard with all glider types for straight and bent tracks.

Fillet style wall fix brackets are also available for a contemporary look.

Ceiling Fixing: we offer the option of the 9mm top fixing plate (the standard ceiling fix bracke for the 50mm), or a choice of the ceiling hanger or top fix style bracket.

Please see the chart below for the number of standard brackets supplied with the tracks.

Please read our blog post for further information.

14 2C (11301) gliders per metre are supplied with this track as standard. Roller gliders are recommended for heavier curtains and are supplied at 10 per metre as standard. Additional gliders can be added to your track when ordering.

If ordering wave gliders the correct number of wave gliders will be supplied for your track length.

Standard 2c and standard wave gliders are now available in black or white which can be specified when ordering your Metropole.

How to measure and order:

Please download our bay or L shaped window measurement form here.

Please read our blog post and watch our YouTube video for advice on how to measure your bay window.

Order a Silent Gliss Angle Measurer here.

Place your bay window curtain track order through the website. The order process takes you step by step through your purchase.

Once we receive your order, we will run the diagram through our software. If any of the measurements are outside of our tolerance we will get in touch to ask you to remeasure.

we will get in touch and ask you to remeasure

Metropole tracks are compatible with the Silent Gliss Swiss Pleat curtain heading style. The Swiss Pleat curtain heading is a simple curtain heading that delivers a relaxed look. If space is limited (depth wise) it may be worth considering as it is a slimmer curtain heading to the Wave style. Please note due to the construction of the Swiss Pleat curtains we cannot put a lining on the fabrics.

Curtain Tracks

The Swiss pleat curtains will come with Silent Gliss 2C gliders sewn into the curtain heading. It is advisable to order a Silent Gliss track at the same time as ordering the curtains (as the track will be supplied without the gliders on). Please ensure the track length matches the track / pole width when ordering the curtains.

Please note: if you are recess fitting the tracks to fit wall to wall, or ceiling recess fitting, we would recommend waiting until you have received your curtains before installing your track. You will need access to the end of the track to feed the gliders and curtains onto the track.

Metropoles look stunning with wave curtains and are a popular choice. Click here for more information on the wave curtain heading style or watch our YouTube video.

Please get in touch if we can offer any help or advice with your project or if you’d like any fabric swatches sending out. Please email sales@thehomeofinteriors.co.uk or call us on 01509 615775.

silent gliss wave curtains

Metropole Measuring Guide:

Decide where the Metropole is to be positioned. This is usually above the window with the pole extending either side beyond the window.

Step 1: Measure the width of your window.

Step 2: The chart below provides guidance for making an allowance either side of your window for your curtain stack (shown as ‘B’ on the diagram above). This is particularly important if you want the curtains to clear the glazing when open. Please note the curtain heading, fabric thickness and lining specification will affect the width of the stack back. How much you would like the curtains to clear the window is down to personal preference. The chart below is however a good guide.

Step 3: Add the width of your window onto the B measurement (x2 for a pair of curtains) to give you a finished Metropole length (A).

Measuring Guide for a Curtain Pole and Curtain Track

Please note this is just a guide. All Metropoles are made to your exact sizes at no extra cost.

Recess Fitting

If you are fitting your Metropole wall to wall or within a recess we recommend you take the wall to wall measurement and deduct 1cm to ensure the track can be fitted easily within the recess.

Wave Curtains

If you are opting for a wave curtain the stack back is a mathematical calculation. A curtain stacks back 18cm per metre of curtain track with an 80mm wave heading, and 23cm per metre of track with a 60mm wave heading.

Please see the example below:

On a 3m track for a pair of curtains with an 80mm wave the stack back will be 3m x 18cm = 54cm / 2 = 27cm each side.

For a single curtain the curtain will stack 54cm one side.

On a 3m track for a pair of curtains with a 60mm wave the stack back will be 3m x 23cm = 69cm / 2 = 34.5cm each side.

For a single curtain the curtain will stack 69cm one side.

Wave curtains are particularly popular over bi-fold or sliding doors or over large expanses of floor to ceiling glass. If there is wall space to the side of the glazing the track length can be worked out so the curtain neatly sits on the side wall(s) clearing the glazing to allow the light to flood into your room.

Please view our wave curtain information pagefor more information on the wave curtain heading style.

Please read our measuring guide blog post for further information.

For precision measuring we recommend the GATORTAPE Window Furnishing Precision Tape Measure.

Please click here for the Silent Gliss Metropole fitting instructions.

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.

Silent Gliss 50mm Metropole Corded Ellipse