How To Measure For Curtains

How To Measure For Curtains - General Tips

• Ensure that the curtain track or pole is fitted prior to measuring.
• For best fit it is recommended that the track or pole extends beyond the window by 15-30cm on each side to ensure that the curtains can be pulled past the edge of the window. The wider the curtains the more the track or pole should extend past the edge of the window to ensure this happens.
• It is recommended that the curtain pole or track is 15cm above the window.
• Use a metal tape measure for increased accuracy.
• Measure more than once to ensure accuracy.
• Take your measurements in centimetres to avoid having to convert them later. All measurements entered in the website are in centimetres.

Measuring the Track or Pole Width

• Ensure that the curtain track or pole is fitted prior to measuring.

• Tracks: measure end to end. If the track overlaps then measure end to end and measure the overlap and add the two values together.

• Poles: measure the distance between the decorative ends (finials).

Measuring the Drop

• Tracks: when measuring the drop (length) start at the eyelet on the track gliders.

• Poles: when measuring the drop (length) start at the eyelet on the underside of the curtain ring.

• Measure from the top of the pole. We will add 3cm for eyelet's heading height and add 2cm for hidden tab top heading height.

• Measure from the top of the pole. We will add 3cm for eyelet's heading height and add 2cm for hidden tab top heading height.

• The tabs on tab top curtains are 10cm long.
• The 10cm tabs are included in the drop length that you enter when ordering your tab top curtains.