All of our ready made curtain sizes are labelled with width by drop sizing so the first number is always the measurement across and the second is always the measurement down.
Measuring width and drop for curtains.
Measure your window then add 9 inches to the length and 6 inches to the width.
Measuring curtains for this style is easy.
How to measure for curtain s.
Within the packet of ready made curtains they would be sold with 2 panels measuring the size stated on the packed.
All our curtains follow the same width x drop sizing to make it easier to find drapes in the size you need.
Curtain widths should typically be about 1 1 2 to 3 times the final width measurement of your window.
However the fullness you choose will ultimately define the style you want to achieve.
Our ready made curtains are sold in pairs and the size refers to each individual curtain.
Simply measure the width of the window first to calculate how wide the curtains need to be then measure the drop of the curtains which is either the height of the window or from.
It is advisable to use a metal tape measure were possible when measuring for curtains.
So 50 x 63 would be for that size it would allow for 2 panels to allow for the curtains to be pleated when hung on that track.
For example a pack of curtains labelled w 117cm x d 137cm will contain two.
Usually curtains on a packet are quoted width then drop.
Also the hung curtains will completely cover the window frame.
Measure the width of the rod from left to right.
Fuller curtains lend a richer feel to your windows while curtains with a shorter width create a more tailored look.
All curtains are sold as a pair unless stated otherwise.
This measurement is the width of each curtain and means they ll have a lovely full gather even when closed.
Ready made curtains tend to be sold in 137cm 54 182cm.
Briscoes ready made curtains are sold in pairs the size given refers to each individual curtain so if you buy a pair of curtains measuring 110cm x 160cm you will receive two curtains each with the same measurement of width 110cm x 160cm length.
If your window measures 36 wide window width x 2 72 you.
The width is always the first measurement given for example 46 x 54 117cm x 137cm means that each curtain is 46 inches 117cm wide by 54 inches 137cm drop.
In order to properly install net curtains you need to take two easy measurements to ensure you get the right size curtains for the window you want to cover.
The third perk is that this can make the window appear larger than it actually is.