Measuring Door Panel Curtains

Overall curtain length anywhere from the sill to the apron or to the floor is a personal preference and need not be exact.

Measuring door panel curtains.

Before you decide what size curtains you need you have to consider where you re going to mount the curtain rod. If you want your draperies to cover the entire window you will need enough panel width to hang across the full opening. For a higher curtain placement measure up from the top window frame 20 inches to achieve an elongated appearance. Most people choose to mount the rod 1 to 3 inches above the top of the window.

The headings at the top and bottom are not included in the length. Whether you re looking to dress a single door or a door with matching side windows our large range of styles and sizes ensures you ll find the perfect fit for your space. Take the total number width plus the number you added to each side and divide that number by how many drapery panels you want in the window. By moving your rod up or down a little you can adjust the position of the curtain at your window.

For example a panel that is 46 x 54 is 46 inches wide and 54 inches long. Don t buy your curtains just so they re big enough to cover a window. Place the measuring tape at the top of the window frame or in the top inside corner and measure down to your desired length. Measure the width of your window.

For instance if you re looking to cover your front door sidelight panels these door panels are 72 inches. Add 12 inches to each side 24 inches total. Door panels and sidelights require two rods one at each end of the panel. The next step is to measure the width of the window.

Measure the length of the window or area you want to cover from top to bottom. While there is no hard and fast rule it s suggested you add four to eight inches to the width of the window when measuring to ensure complete coverage. Our door panel curtains have a rod pocket on both the top and bottom panels which can be used with a sash rod or tension rod pair. Buy top selling products like madura batiste rod pocket door window curtain panel and paradise rod pocket door curtain panel.

Curtain measurements are always written with the width first and then the length. Door panels and sidelights are measured from the top rod pocket to the bottom rod pocket. Select a panel that is 1 times to double the width of the area to be covered. When outfitting your door with curtains we suggest starting by deciphering the size of your door so you can narrow down your options to the panel size you ll need.

You can also experiment and change the look of your curtains by adjusting the length for a more modern or classic look. Double width sliding door panels are available in 108 inch or 120 inch.