Measurement Guide

Measuring for Window Curtains

CHOOSE YOUR WIDTH

 Valance

o Order enough to cover the window, rod and stack backs of the curtain beneath.

 Stack backs are the space occupied by a curtain when fully open.

 Tier or Panel

o 2-2 ½ times the width of the window.

 Sheers should be 3 times the width of the window.

 Allow for up to 12 inches stack back on each side of the window. This

makes the room look larger, and allows more light in when the curtains

are open.

CHOOSE YOUR LENGTH

 Valance

o Length varies depending on the style and preference.

 Tier or Panel

o Measure from the rod to base of the window, then add another 4-6

inches so the hem will not be seen from outside.

CHOOSE YOUR ROD

 Valance

o Return rod or classic rod

 Tier

o Classic rod or Return rod

 Panel

o Classic rod, return rod, track rod or tension rod.

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Measuring for Window Curtains CHOOSE YOUR WIDTH   Valance o Order enough to cover the window, rod and stack backs of the curtain beneath.  Stack backs are the space occupied by a curtain when fully open. Tier or Panel o 2-2 ½ times the width of the window.  Sheers should be 3 times the width of the window.  Allow for up to 12 inches stack back on each side of the window. This makes the room look larger, and allows more light in when the curtains are open.
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INSTALLING THE ROD    Valance o 2-4 inches above the window frame with enough length at the bottom to cover the top of the window frame. Tier o Slightly above the middle of the window, covering where the window panes meet. Panel o Anywhere from 4 inches above the window header to 6 inches from the ceiling. INSTALLING ROD BRACKETS   Valance or Panel o Mark your bracket height on both sides of the window with a pencil.