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How to measure for ready made curtains



Gather (fullness):

All our ready made curtain are sold in pairs, so a 90 inch wide pair of curtains would fit a 90 inch pole or track as each pack would contain two curtains each of approximately 90 inches before gathering, below is our guide:

Pole or Track width up to 48" (122cm)
Recommended curtain width 117cm (46")

Pole or Track width 48" to 66" (122 - 168cm)
Recommended curtain width 66" (168cm)

Pole or Track width 66" to 90" (168 - 228cm)
Recommended curtain width 90" (228cm)

The above recommendations are based on two times gather but anything between 1.5 and 2.5 is acceptable according to the amount of fullness you would like.

Alteration service:
Although ready made curtains have set drop measurements, we are able to shorten them at a small cost.

If you need any further advice then you can contact a Kurtinz.com measuring specialist by clicking here.

Measuring pencil pleat curtains for a pole

Measuring pencil pleat curtains for a pole

Width
Measure the distance between A and B, which is the pole only and excludes the finials (the decorative ends on your pole).

Drop
Measure the smallest distance between C (which is the eye of the eyelet beneath the curtain ring where the curtain hook attaches) and D which could be any one of the following:

  1. To a window sill, in which case measure to the sill then deduct 1 cm* so that the curtain will sit that amount off the sill.
  2. Below the sill, in which case measure to the sill and then add 15 cm*. If there is a radiator within 15 cm below the sill then measure to the radiator and deduct 1 cm*.
  3. To the floor, in which case measure to the floor then deduct 1 cm* so that the curtains will sit above the floor.
  4. Trailing on the floor to create an unconventional and contemporary look, simply add as much fabric as you wish to trail on the floor.
  5. Although ready made curtains have set drop measurements, we are able to shorten them at a small cost.
* These allowances are only a guide, you can choose any allowance which best suits your preference.




Measuring pencil pleat curtains for a track

Measuring pencil pleat curtains for a track

Width
Measure the distance between A and B, which is the entire length of your track. If your track has an overlap in the middle then add the length of the overlap to the overall distance.

Drop
Measure the smallest distance between C (which is the very top of the track) and D which could be any one of the following:

  1. To a window sill, in which case measure to the sill then deduct 1 cm* so that the curtain will sit that amount off the sill.
  2. Below the sill, in which case measure to the sill and then add 15 cm*. If there is a radiator within 15 cm below the sill then measure to the radiator and deduct 1 cm*.
  3. To the floor, in which case measure to the floor then deduct 1 cm* so that the curtains will sit above the floor.
  4. Trailing on the floor to create an unconventional and contemporary look, simply add as much fabric as you wish to trail on the floor.
  5. Although ready made curtains have set drop measurements, we are able to shorten them at a small cost.
* These allowances are only a guide, you can choose any allowance which best suits your preference.



Measuring eyelet curtains for a pole

Measuring eyelet curtains for a pole

Width
Measure the distance between A and B, which is the pole only and excludes the finials (the decorative ends on your pole).

Drop
Measure the smallest distance between C (which is the top of the pole) and D which could be any one of the following:

  1. To a window sill, in which case measure to the sill then deduct 1 cm* so that the curtain will sit that amount off the sill.
  2. Below the sill, in which case measure to the sill and then add 15 cm*. If there is a radiator within 15 cm below the sill then measure to the radiator and deduct 1 cm*.
  3. To the floor, in which case measure to the floor then deduct 1 cm* so that the curtains will sit above the floor.
  4. Trailing on the floor to create an unconventional and contemporary look, simply add as much fabric as you wish to trail on the floor.
  5. Although ready made curtains have set drop measurements, we are able to shorten them at a small cost.
* These allowances are only a guide, you can choose any allowance which best suits your preference.



Measuring tab top curtains for a pole

Measuring tab top curtains for a pole

Width
Measure the distance between A and B, which is the pole only and excludes the finials (the decorative ends on your pole).

Drop
Measure the smallest distance between C (which is the top of the pole) and D which could be any one of the following:

  1. To a window sill, in which case measure to the sill then deduct 1 cm* so that the curtain will sit that amount off the sill.
  2. Below the sill, in which case measure to the sill and then add 15 cm*. If there is a radiator within 15 cm below the sill then measure to the radiator and deduct 1 cm*.
  3. To the floor, in which case measure to the floor then deduct 1 cm* so that the curtains will sit above the floor.
  4. Trailing on the floor to create an unconventional and contemporary look, simply add as much fabric as you wish to trail on the floor.
  5. Although ready made curtains have set drop measurements, we are able to shorten them at a small cost.
* These allowances are only a guide, you can choose any allowance which best suits your preference.