What makes a great curtain? Let’s get down to the nitty gritty!
A very important question that people should always ask when getting quotes for custom made curtains is:-
HOW MUCH FULLNESS IS IN THE CURTAINS.
Ready made curtains generally have just under two times the fullness of your window measurement and a lot of custom made curtains only give you two times the fullness.
At onlinecurtains.com we always give two and a half times the fullness of your track measurements …………GUARANTEED.
So when you are comparing quotes you need to know how much fullness i.e. how much fabric are you paying for. The CHEAPEST PRICE is not always the best value.
Remember curtains are an insulation against heat coming in and going out of your home, so you need to get it right. The more fabric in your curtains the better the insulation.
It’s not hard to measure your windows and doors for curtains.
The first thing you must understand is that a curtain is made to fit a track….not a window.
Decide on the track and where and how you are going to attach it to the wall above the window or doorway. You might want to extend the track on each side to make sure the glass is well covered for draughts. The next thing you need is a good quality metal tape measure that is only marked in millimetres. Many a measurement has been misread on a tape that has centimetres AND millimetres! At onlinecurtains.com we need you to enter all your measurements in millimetres. If you mistakenly enter your measurements in centimetres you might end up with a curtain that would only fit a doll’s house!
Now for what to measure.
1. Measure across the window from outside the frame on one side to outside the frame on the other.
2. Measure down from the top of the frame to the floor.
With these measurements you can work out how long your track needs to be and how long your curtains need to be.
1. Your track length would be your “across” measurement plus how far past the frame you would like the track to go on each side.
2. Your curtain length is roughly the “down” measurement plus how far above the frame you would like your curtain to be.
When you order your curtains from onlinecurtains.com you are able to have your track sent first so that you can fit it to the wall and then fine tune the final length of the curtains by those last couple of millimetres.
We also ask you for the measurement from the top of the frame to the base of the cornice. This helps us to double check every measurement you give us to satisfy ourselves that you haven’t made a mistake. If we think something doesn’t look right we will contact you………. and we usually DO pick it up if someone has measured in centimetres!
Now go ahead with confidence and measure your windows. Make all your track and fabric selections, then enter your measurements onto the website and hey presto! you will have a quote for your new curtains including delivery to your door.
Be your own decorator and create beautiful curtains that you will love for many years to come.
For diagrams and track photos see “How to Measure Your Windows” at onlinecurtains.com
You can reduce heat loss in winter and keep your home cool in summer by covering your windows with well fitting floor length curtains. Curtains perform better than venetians or verticals because the idea is to trap a layer of still air between the window covering and the glass. By having your curtains custom made to suit your windows you will be able to ensure you get better window coverage and thus reduce your energy consumption.
We, at onlinecurtains.com, are passionate about made to measure curtains and have made it easy for you to buy your curtains online. We allow you to have your tracks sent first so that you can install them and fine tune the final length for a true made to order result. Don’t be tempted to take shortcuts. Remember, ill fitting curtains last just as long as well fitting curtains so you will want to make sure that your drapes are not only helping you save money but adding to your quality of life by making your house a beautiful home.
