Step one. Measuring the Width.
If you have a pole, measure the pole width excluding the end finials. If you have a track, measure the total width.
Step two. Measure the finished length.
The finished length is the measurement from the very top of the curtain to the bottom hem. The diagram below shows suggested lengths for both sill, and floor length curtains.
Always measure the length to the left, right and centre of your pole/track. Where the measurements vary, choose the length that suits best.
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Not Yet Fixed a pole or track?
We recommend that you have a pole/track in place before measuring, but if not, here’s what to do.
Step One.
Firstly, you will need to have an idea of the type of pole or track you are going to use.
Step Two.
Decide the positioning at which your pole or track will be fixed. For a typical window without architraves, we recommend poles and tracks overhang the width of the window by no less than 15cm (6") each side and the bottom of the pole/track typically fixed no less than 13cm (5") above the top of the window recess.
Step Three.
The measuring process follows the same principle as Steps 1 and 2 of our Measuring Guide above. To do this more easily, you may find it helpful to make small pencil marks to check you are happy with the top and hem positions.