For example a pack of curtains labelled w 117cm x d 137cm will contain two.
Measuring width and drop for curtains.
Usually curtains on a packet are quoted width then drop.
All curtains are sold as a pair unless stated otherwise.
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.
For example if your measurements come to 66 167cm wide and 90 229cm long you would need one set of curtains which are 66 width 90 drop.
Curtain track to measure the length measure from the top of the track to where you want the curtains to end.
Ready made curtains tend to be sold in 137cm 54 182cm.
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.
Curtain widths should typically be about 1 1 2 to 3 times the final width measurement of your window.
All our curtains follow the same width x drop sizing to make it easier to find drapes in the size you need.
If your window measures 36 wide window width x 2 72 you.
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.
How to measure for curtain s.
Measuring curtains for this style is easy.
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.
However the fullness you choose will ultimately define the style you want to achieve.
The third perk is that this can make the window appear larger than it actually is.
Our ready made curtains are sold in pairs and the size refers to each individual curtain.
Measure the width of the rod from left to right.
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.
Measure your window then add 9 inches to the length and 6 inches to the width.
Within the packet of ready made curtains they would be sold with 2 panels measuring the size stated on the packed.
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.
A common rule for displaying curtains properly says the curtains finished width should be at least 2 times the width of your window if not more sheers can be 3 times the window width to achieve a look of proper fullness.
This measurement is the width of each curtain and means they ll have a lovely full gather even when closed.
