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How do I measure my window?
Before you buy anything, follow these general rules to help make the best purchase decision.
General Measuring Tips
- Decide whether you would like to hang your treatment on the inside of the window frame or on the outside. You should measure as follows:
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| Measure here for the width of the inside of the frame. | ||
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| Measure here for the width of the outside of the frame. | ||
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| This will measure the height of the window. | ||
- Have the proper tools handy: a pencil, a metal measuring tape and a piece of paper. Don’t use a fabric measuring tape as they do not measure as accurately.
- Hardware is generally meant to extend four inches beyond the window frame (2" on each side).
- The width of a curtain rod does not include the finial.
- Many rods are expandable, and while wooden poles come in standard 4’, 6’ and 8’ lengths, they may be cut to customize their length or joined together for wider needs (connector screws available).
- Plan for two to four times the fabric width to the width of your window for a full look. Remember, the lighter the weight of the fabric, the lighter the treatment will look.


















