How To Measure Curtains In Inches

To measure for curtains take these steps. Always round up to the next full number.

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Measure the width of your window across from plaster to plaster and from top to bottom.

How to measure curtains in inches. Curtain measurements are always written with the width first and then the length. For Tab-top and all types of pleated curtains write down your measurement. For EyeletRing top curtains write down your measurement and add 15 inches 35cm This is the distance from the inner edge of the eyelet to the top edge of the curtain.

This is to allow the curtains to clear the window when open maximising the light into your room. Add at least 4 to 6 inches depending on your desired curtain rod height to that measurement. Half Price Drapes is in a business of Ready Made Curtains Custom Draperies operating in the Bay Area since 2004.

For grommet curtains measure from top of your curtain polerod to the desired end point. Measure the window opening or frame from the top down to the point where you want the bottom hem to fall. This should be the final length provided to us in your custom order specifications.

Sit down and relax with your favourite beverage. For pencil pleats on a track measure the drop by starting from the top of the track and for pencil pleats on a curtain pole measure from the eye of the curtain rings where youll be hooking your curtains into. You decide where your treatment will extend to the edge of the frame 1 inch outside the frame or even 3 or more inches depending on the look youre after.

For example a panel that is 46 x 54 is 46 inches wide and 54 inches long. Most people choose to mount the rod 1 to 3 inches. Before you decide what size curtains you need you have to consider where youre going to mount the curtain rod.

If your window measures 36 wide window width x 2 72 you need curtains that will give a minimum width of 72 or 2 panels for that window. This extra length makes a window appear larger and widens the view. Stretch the tape measure.

Then add 15 inches to this measurement. Measure from the top of the window recess to the bottom to get the length. Measure from either of these points down to your chosen end point and thats your drop measurement.

Its ultimately up to you and how much space you want to push the curtains to the side. Make sure your measurements are accurate If you are using curtain poles measure from the bottom of the curtain ring to the floor this will give you the final drop measurement. Over this time we have built a clientele o.

Measure from the edge of the extension on one side to the edge of the extension on the other side of the window. In this case 2 panels will give about 100 to 120 of width which will look nice and full. Usually curtain rods extend two to six inches beyond the window frame.

Measure your window treatment width. You can either measure how high up on the window frame or make a judgment call based on what is standard for your area. Dont buy your curtains just so theyre big enough to cover a window.

Measuring the width The track or pole should be hung about 15cm or 6 inches above the window and be 15-20 cm 6-8 inches wider on each side. Decide how far from the top and bottom edge of the curtain you would like there to be an extra allowance typically about three inches in each direction. Place the end of a tape measure against the inside edge of the top of the window recess.

This is how much framing you want. This vertical measurement represents the length of the curtain panels you will need to purchase or order. Then add on 6 15cm above the window and 6 - 10 15-25cm either side of the window to allow for the polerail size.

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