Measuring and Fitting

Voila Voile provides documentations to help you to measure and fit your Curtains, Blinds and Voiles. Frequently Asked Questions How to Measure Curtains How to Choose Headings How to Choose Linings What is curtain Fullness  Wave Curtains S Fold Curtains Window Scarf Valances Rod Pocket Sheer Curtains Choose Free or Luxury Tiebacks First Time Home Buyer Tips We would like to help.  Please feel free to contact us your query or any feedback. We are also happy to make curtainsin in your own specifications or fabrics. It's always worth asking! Please feel free to email us for a quote at info@voilavo...

How to measure curtains

 Recommended location for Your Track or Pole  Before taking measurements for your curtain, it is important to make sure your curtain pole or track is installed in the recommended location.  ●      Wall Fix The curtain pole/track should extend at least 15cm(6") to either side of the window, and 15cm/6" above the top of the window. ●      Top/Ceiling Fix The curtain pole/track should extend at least 15cm(6") to either side of the window to allow the curtains to stack back. ●      Fix inside a Window Recess You can install a top fix track/tension rod/curtain wire into the window recess. However, ...

How to choose curtain headings

Pencil Pleat» Double Pinch Pleat» Triple Pinch Pleat» Eyelet» Tab Top» Rod Pocket/Slot Top» Wave Curtain» Heading is the way the top of the curtain attaches to the poles or track. There are different headings you can choose for your curtains and all depend on your preference or the type of pole or track you are using. The type of heading you choose can sometimes effect the curtain’s look (to achieve a contemporary or a traditional style) and cost (some headings require more fabric and complicate processes than others).    Pencil Pleat Curtain  A pencil pleat heading creates a simple and tidy f...

Understanding Curtain Fullness and Curtain Width (Ungathered)

The type of heading you choose can sometimes effect the curtain’s look and cost. There are different fullness for each heading type. You don’t have to worry. We will use the most suitable amount of fabric to create a fuller and luxury look. Example: The width of the curtain pole/track is 100cm (40").  Guidelines for Measuring ●      Pole: Measure the usable section of the pole between the two decorative ends or finials. ●      Track: Measure the full width of the track. Heading: Pencil Pleat Fullness: 2x Finished Curtain Width  (Gathered/Pleated) Single: 100cm x 1 (40"x 1) Pair: 50cm x 2 (20"x...

Delivery & Shipping time and charges

COVID-19 update: We remain open and deliver to USA, Europe, Australia, and other international destinations. ✈Shipping to over 100 Countries:  Europe      USA & Canada       Australia     Rest of the world Lead time Free Swatches: 1-3 days. Buy Fabrics: 2-3 weeks. Buy Made to Measure Curtains: 3-4 weeeks.  EuropeUK England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Delivery time: Curtain/Drape 3-4 weeks Fabric 2-3 weeks Postage:  £4.95 (Swatches - Free) Europe Zone 1 Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg,  Monaco, Netherlands, Delivery time:  Curtain/Drape 3-4 weeks Fabric 2-3 week...

Made To Measure Scarf Valances

Swags, tails, scarf valances - add a glamorous touch to your window. They are beautiful and effortless styles. Simply just wrap it around the curtain pole. We are also happy to make curtains in your own specifications or fabrics. It's always worth asking! Please feel free to email us for a quote at info@voilavoile.com Style A Scarf Valance - £60 Get stunning look with a matching curtain or a pair of curtains Style B Scarf Valance - £50    Get stunning look with a matching curtain Style C Scarf Valance - £40 Get stunning look with a matching curtain

Wave Curtain S Fold Curtain Measurement Guide

Wave Tracks Please note that wave curtains need a wave track (not a standard track) to hang from. For wave tracks: ●       The gliders are interconnected to each other and move along with a cord. ●       Each glider pulls the next one behind until all the gliders create even spaces across the whole track. ●       All gliders will be in their hooking positions to form the waves. Generally, the glider-cord spacing between every two gliders is either 6cm or 8cm. We recommend that you buy a wave track before ordering wave curtains. Please click here and enter your address to find your local wave t...

Choose Curtain Weights

The weights can be sewn into the bottom hem of curtains to help the curtains hang straight and to reduce the effect wind on the curtainand. The lead curtain weight can be used on voile curtains, sheer curtains althrough most of them can be hung very well without curtain weights. All curtain will be hemmed to give them a more professional finish. We use a double folded hem, by folding entire hem allowance to the inside of the sheers and pressing the fold. Double folded side hem Smarties Turquoise Some of voile curtains are very sheer and translucent. This means our lead curtain weights will be ...

8cm wave curtain glider calculator

Wave Curtains / S Fold Curtains Calculate The Number of Gliders – 8cm Glider Cord Track width (cm) Single Pair (Total) Track width (cm) Single Pair (Total) Track width (cm) Single Pair (Total) 40 6 536 68 72 1032 130 132 56 8 552 70 72 1049 132 136 72 10 12 568 72 76 1065 134 136 88 12 16 584 74 76 1081 136 140 104 14 16 600 76 80 1097 138 140 120 16 20 616 78 80 1113 140 144 136 18 20 632 80 84 1129 142 144 152 20 24 648 82 84 1145 144 148 168 22 24 664 84 88 1161 146 148 184 24 28 680 86 88 1177 148 152 200 26 28 696 88 92 1193 150 152 216 28 32 712 90 92 1209 152 156 232 30 32 728 92 96 122...

6cm wave curtain glider calculator

Wave Curtains / S Fold Curtains Calculate The Number of Gliders – 6cm Glider Cord Track width (cm) Single Pair (Total) Track width (cm) Single Pair (Total) Track width (cm) Single Pair (Total) 30 6 402 68 72 774 130 132 42 8 414 70 72 786 132 136 54 10 12 426 72 76 798 134 136 66 12 16 438 74 76 810 136 140 78 14 16 450 76 80 822 138 140 90 16 20 462 78 80 834 140 144 102 18 20 474 80 84 846 142 144 114 20 24 486 82 84 858 144 148 126 22 24 498 84 88 870 146 148 138 24 28 510 86 88 882 148 152 150 26 28 522 88 92 894 150 152 162 28 32 534 90 92 906 152 156 174 30 32 546 92 96 918 154 156 186 3...

Velcro Tiebacks or Luxury Tiebacks

Tiebacks are both functional and decorative elements of a window treatment.  Placing tiebacks high makes the window look taller because it exposes more window. However, if you hang them low they will give curtains an elegant and formal look. Velcro Tieback - These simple tiebacks are finished in the matching voile/sheer material to coordinate with your curtains.  Luxury Tieback - The matching luxury tiebacks are perfectly complimented your curtains. They are crafted with piped edges. Add the final flourish to your made to measure curtains!