How to measure a window for curtain rods?

It is important to have your windows measured correctly before ordering replacement curtain rods. Our window manufacturers provide installation instructions that show you how to measure the window for curtain rods. Make sure you have the window measurements in hand before calling a contractor to install your new curtain rods.

Measure window for curtain rods?

When hanging a curtain rod inside a window, it’s important to measure the window and make sure the rods will fit properly. If not, a rod won’t be able to hold the curtains back and you’ll end up with gaps all around your windows. But measuring for the right size of curtain rod doesn’t have to be difficult. If you have a tape measure and some basic carpentry experience, you can easily do it yourself. And if you want to

How to measure window for curtain rod width?

Measure the width of window frame at the top, middle and bottom. Then add the sum of the three measurements and subtract the sum from the overall length of the window. This will give you the length required for your curtain rods to hang correctly.

How to measure window for curtain rods?

Before you order new curtain rods, you need to measure the window at home to find out the right length for each. Most windows come with a cardboard cutout that shows the size of the window, and you can easily measure around that to figure out the length you need. If you don’t have one of those handy, you can measure the length on the actual frame and add an extra 1-2 inches on each side to account for the wall-gasket and the extra room for

How to measure a window for curtain rod length?

This is a pretty simple question. Measure the length of your windows and add an extra 2-3 inches to account for the window’s molding. The finished length will be the length of the curtain rod plus the length of the molding.