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Drapery Measuring Instruction

Step 1: Measure the Width (Determine Rod/Track Length and Placement)

If you have had the rod installed, please measure the rod length and record this measurement.

If you do not have the rod installed, first decide where you want the curtain rod to be mounted above and on the sides of the window frame. Consider how high you want the rod to create the desired visual effect.

  • Height Above the Window Frame: Typically, curtain rods are installed 6-10 inches above the window frame to create the illusion of a taller window. Mark this height lightly with a pencil or use masking tape as a guide.
  • Width Beyond the Window Frame: Add extra width (normally 6-15 inches) on each side of the window frame for the curtains stack. Mark these points lightly with a pencil or use masking tape as a guide.

Step 2: Know TWOPAGES Default Fullness

To avoid draperies looking like a stretched sheet, you need to consider to add fullness for certain header styles for additional width to cover.

  • Pleated Style

  • 2x Built-in Fullness for pinch pleat, tailor pleat, inverted pleat, and goblet style.
  • 2.3x Built-in Fullness for triple pleat and triple tailor pleat style.
  • *If you need a fuller look, you can consider adding extra 1.25x fullness based on your preference. This is a personal choice, not a requirement.

Soft Top and Grommet Style

The default fullness is 1 (or 100%), then you should consider multiply 150-200% fullness for final measured width. 150% fullness will produce a more tailored look, while 200% fullness, which is recommended will create a richer, more opulent appearance. Recommended Fullness:

  • 1.5 times the rod width for a moderate gather.
  • 2 times the rod width for a standard gather.
  • You determine the fullness ratio to create folds according to header type.
  • You determine how many panels you need to achieve the desired fullness.
  • Fullness ratio varies by header styles.

  • 1.0X Fullness

  • 1.5X Fullness

  • 2.0X Fullness

Step 3: Determine Drapery Finished Width and Length (with example)

Pleated

Ripple Fold Style

  • The default fullness is 2 (or 200%), 200% fabric width is used for wave folds to create the finished width you order. Adding additional fabric to create fullness is unnecessary.
  • HVERSAILTEX offers two types of ripple fold curtains: 
  • Belt Hook Type: uses a series of small hooks attached to a belt or strap sewn onto the curtain fabric.
  • Tape Buckle Type: use fabric tapes that are sewn into the top of the curtain panels.

Soft Top

Grommet

Ripple Fold

For track installed, measure from the carriers or hooks on the track down to your desired length.

For track uninstalled, measure from the point where the curtain track will be installed (either on the ceiling or wall) down to the floor or your preferred endpoint. Then account for the Track Height(Track + Roller Hook Height) and your desired Curtain-to-Floor-Distance (gap between the bottom edge of the curtain and the floor), minus the two datas from the overall height.

eg: If you install the track 96 inches from the floor, track height in 2 inches, and want a 1-inch floor distance:

Ripple Fold Curtain Length = 96 - 2 - 1 = 93 inches

(Adjust "Curtain-to-Floor Distance" based on your style preference for a neat finish.)

*TWOPAGES Lora Track Height is 2 inches