Measuring Curtains and Blinds

Curtains and blinds - measuring guide continued.

Abound - Check out the home furnishings and get 10% off your first order!	Page 1 Continued from Page 1 In terms of the length, the first thing is how you intend to use the tape fitting at the top of the curtain. These tapes usually have three different slots that can be used to attach the hooks. Use of the top slot means that the curtain will hang below the rail or pole.	Click For Blinds - Metal venetians, wood-effect metals and wood venetians custom made to your exact measurements. Great value from site based in Poland (within the EU).
	For example, on a curtain pole that has rings, using the top slot on the tape will make the curtain hang just touching the bottom of the ring. Therefore, your measurement of the length of the curtain should be taken from the bottom of one of the rings to a point below the window opening where you would like the curtain to finish. Each of the curtain manufacturer's guides will also give you some guidance on the curtain material itself as to whether it hangs to the correct length or scrunches up slightly, hence you would need to add a little to the length in the latter instance. Using the second or third slots down on the header tape means that the curtain will be held higher up. In the manufacturer's catalogues it will show you how much this amount is, enabling you to add this on to the length of the curtain. Curtains and blinds within the window space can clearly not be bigger than the size of the opening itself. For curtains - the types of rails and fittings must be designed for the curtain to hang directly below within the window recess. One of the best ways to measure the length from a curtain ring or hook already attached to the rail. The bottom dimension is measured so that the curtain will rest just above the sill of the window. For blinds, it's usually a lot easier within these openings. If you measure the exact size of the opening then look at the instructions on the side of a curtain blind, it will tell you how much to change the size you have measured to allow for the different types of fittings. Back to page 1
Marshall Ward - Choose from an extensive range in the online catalogue.		TQ Interiors - Made to measure window furnishings including corded, uncorded and electric tracks, plus poles in wood and metal.
Laura Ashley - Click the 'Home Furnishings' button to access the ranges including ready made and made to measure.		Internet Blinds - High quality roller blinds made from a huge range of different materials, available with either the endless cord control or spring system control. Free fabric samples are available.
Curtain Genius - Wooden and wrought iron curtain poles, plus everything needed for 'no-sew' curtains; also accessories including tassels, trimmings and tie backs, together with free advice and ideas.		The Cotton Mill - Ready made curtains in a large range of fabrics together with voiles, pelmets and tie backs, or buy curtain fabric if you prefer.Bedding, tableware, throws, mats and wallpaper are also available.
Gerrys Curtains - South London based curtain store selling made to measure and ready made curtains, blinds, nets and voiles in a range of fabrics.		Blinds - Quality window blinds in a variety of materials and styles including wooden, venetian, roller, loft, rollup, roman and vertical blinds. Choose from ready made or customised.