Measuring for Curtains

Measuring for curtain width:

Always measure the curtain track or pole
width, not the window. If fitting a new
track or pole, this should extend 15cm
to 30cm either side of the window
(to allow the curtains to be stacked back
off the window) and 12cm to 15cm above
the window recess.

If you have a rail with a centre overlap,
measure the rail as above then measure
the overlap and add the two measurements
together.

Measure end to end
Measure from end to end - A

Measure end to end with overlap
Measure from end to end with overlap
- A + B

Measure used pole only
Measure used pole only - C

Measuring for curtain
drop:

Curtains are best hung either to the
floor, to a sill or below the sill. We
recommend that curtains finish
either:-

A) 1cm above the floor
B) 15-20cm below the sill (or 2cm
�� above the radiator)
C) 1cm above the sill

Always measure in at least 3
positions across the track or pole
as floors and sills are rarely level.
To avoid curtains dragging across
the floor or sill we recommend you
use the shortest of these 3
measurements.

Pencil Pleat heading
When using a curtain track,
measure from the top of the track
to where the curtain is to finish.
When using a curtain pole,
measure from the underside of
the decorative ring to where you
want the curtain to finish.

Tab Top heading
Tab Top headings have 10cm long
tabs (included in the curtain drop)
and are suitable for poles up to
45mm in diameter. Measure from
the top of the pole to where you
want the curtains to finish.

Eyelet heading
The eyelet will fit poles up to 30mm in
diameter. The inner edge of the eyelet
is set down 3cm from the top of the
curtain. Measure from the top of the
pole to where you want the curtains
to finish and add 3cm.

Measuring for valances:
Please measure the valance rail width
(not the curtain track width). This is
normally 30cm wider than the curtain
rail it is fitted to, due to the returns on
either end.

Measuring for tiebacks:

Tiebacks are available in plain,
piped or plaited styles. Two
different sizes are available.
Small are 59cm (23"), large are
76cm (30"). We will supply the
most appropriate sizes based
on the size of curtains required.
Scroll down this page for details
of the individual tieback styles.

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For more information and best prices
please contact our Soft Furnishing Department on 0114 2768811 Ex.343
where one of our Soft Furnishing advisors will be happy to help you.


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