FIXTURE FOR WIDTH MEASURE FROM TOP AND BOTTOM OF FIXTURE FIXTURE
Recessed Windows
When draperies are hung flush with the wall, measurements are taken inside the recess. A spring socket type of fixture is available for this type of window. Always measure from the top of the rod, except for Cafe curtains. Usually a ring, “sew-on” or “clip-on” type is used. In this case, measure from lower part of circle to lower part of next section, or to the sill. Add depth of top finish plus hem to this measurement.
Oval spring socket. Round spring socket.
Sliding Windows or Doors
Hook over or dual wheel design. Cord tension pulley. Install on wall, baseboard or floor.
These windows are usually treated as one. Draperies, in two sections, are hung on a pole or traverse rod and are drawn to the center, one section overlapping the other about 2″. Take length measurement from top of rod to the floor. To this measurement, add 5½″ for heading and top hem and 3½″ for bottom hem. If double hems are used, add 9″ at the top plus 6″ for bottom hem. To the width, add 3″ at either end for return of curtain from fixture to wall.