Measuring Guides
Accurate measuring is the key to a perfect fit. Our step-by-step measuring guides make it easy to get the right dimensions for your curtains, blinds, and tracks—whether you're fitting inside a recess, across a bay window, or ceiling-mounted for a sleek finish.
We cover how to measure for:
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Pencil pleat, pinch pleat, and wave curtains
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Roller, vertical, venetian, and roman blinds
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Bay windows and ceiling tracks
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Commercial curtain tracks and cubicle rails
Download printable templates or contact our expert team for free advice if you're unsure at any step.
How to Measure for Curtains and Blinds?
How to Measure for a Ceiling-Fixed Curtain Track?
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How to Measure for a Ceiling-Fixed Curtain Track
For curtains fixed straight into the ceiling rather than the wall, used for wall-to-wall runs, bay windows, and rooms with no wall space...
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How to Measure for a Wall-Fixed Curtain Track?
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How to Measure for a Wall-Fixed Curtain Track
For curtains fixed to the wall above the window, the most common fixing method for standard windows with enough wall space above the frame.
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How to Measure for a Recess Fitted Blind
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How to Measure for a Recess Fitted Blind
For blinds fitted inside the window opening itself, sitting flush with the wall rather than covering it. This is the fitting style with the least...
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