Curtains

CURTAIN WIDTH

If you are using a track, measure the total length of the track - A.

This figure is your curtain width.

If you are using a track with an overlap, measure the total length of the track – A, measure the overlap – B, then add A and B together.

This figure is your curtain width.

If you are using a pole, measure the distance between the two finials (decorative ends) – C.

This figure is your curtain width.

CURTAIN DROP

• Decide on where you would like your curtains to finish.
  (For floor length curtains, 1.5cms longer than actual floor length is suggested or 1cm shorter.
  For sill length curtains either 15-20cms below the sill or 1cm above it is suggested.)
   
• Take measurements in several places along the track or pole.  (It is suggested that you use the longest measurement.)
   

Measuring drop for all pleated headings (not tab top or eyelet – see below)

Track – eye drop

Pole – eye drop

Track – heading height

Pole – heading height

If you are using a track or a pole you need two measurements:

1. The eye drop:

Measure from the track eye (where your curtain hook attaches) to where you want the bottom of the curtains to finish

2. The heading height:

Measure from the track eye (where your curtain hook attaches) to where you would like the top of the curtain to finish.

(for tracks, we suggest a heading height just above the track;

for poles, we suggest a heading height of 2cms upwards depending on your taste; please note that your curtains will hang better with a small heading height;)

Add the two measurements together.  This figure is your curtain drop.

Measuring drop for tab top headed curtains

Pole - drop

These can only be fitted to a pole.

Measure from the top of the pole to where you want the bottom of the curtains to finish.

This figure is your curtain drop.

Measuring drop for eyelet curtains

Pole - drop

Pole – heading height

These can only be fitted to a pole.

You need two measurements:

1. The drop:

Measure from the top of the pole to where you want the bottom of the curtains to finish.
 

2. The heading height:

Measure from the top of the pole to where you want the top of your curtains to finish. (3cms is the suggested amount).

Add the two measurements together.  This figure is your curtain drop.