Common questions

What are standard curtain drop lengths?

What are standard curtain drop lengths?

Drop: Ready-made curtains are available in three different drops: 137 cm (54 inches), 183 cm (72 inches) or 228 cm (90 inches). Some manufacturers also offer a 274 cm (108 inch) drop; click on this link to view the available designs: Larger Sizes.

How do you measure a net curtain drop?

For the drop you simply measure from the top of the wire or rod to where you want the nets to finish. If you haven’t fitted a rod or wire yet, then just measure from where you intend to fix the rod or wire (usually approximately 1cm below the top of the recess).

How do I measure my net size?

To measure the width of your window for your net curtain, simply measure the inside of your window recess from wall to wall. Once you have this measurement times the measurement by 2 to give the optimal gather to your net curtain.

How full should net curtains be?

Once you know your drop, you then need to decide how full (gathered) to have your curtains. Standard fullness is 2 x width measurement, but for additional privacy go for 2.5 or even 3 x fullness. Most net curtains do not fray, so you can leave the cut edges.

What is the drop in curtains?

The curtain drop is the length from the top to the bottom of the curtain. The drop will depend on where the base of the curtain is to finish, ie sill, below sill or floor and the heading style. As a rule, measure the drop from the underside of the curtain rings to ensure the pole can be seen above the curtains.

What are drops in curtains?

1. The Drop or Drop. This is the measurement of your curtains from the top to the bottom, or header to hem. If your curtains go right to the ceiling of a standard room height, the drop will be around 2.4m.

How to measure for net curtains direct 2 U?

If your window width is 1.5m you would need 3m width of net curtain to cover the window. To measure for the drop / length of your net curtain you would measure from the top of the window recess to the window sill or ledge. This will give you your Drop size. We stock the following drop sizes in net curtains.

What kind of tape do you use to measure net curtains?

Measuring for net curtains involves taking two measurements on your window. The Width and the Drop. We recommend using a metal measuring tape for accurate measurements and to measure twice so no mistakes are made.

What do you need to know before buying net curtains?

You’ll need two measurements before buying your net curtains – drop and width. Net curtain drop lengths can differ slightly, depending on whether you have a wire or rod pre-installed or not. This can make a huge difference in the measurements and appearance of your curtains so make sure you don’t overlook this step.

How do you measure a net curtain rod?

With your net curtain wire or rod already installed, you’ll need to begin measuring the drop from this point. Place your tape measure at the wire or rod and extend the length of the tape measure until you reach the point where you’d like the curtain to end.