Multiply the installed width of a gathered valance by 1 5 to 2 5 depending on the fullness you want for.
How do you measure for a window valance.
If you ve installed a rod measure from its face to the wall.
For treatments and valances mounted inside the window frame measure from side to side inside the window.
Measure the width of each window plus the amount the scarf is to extend onto the wall.
How to measure for a window valance.
How to measure for making window valances and treatments the basics.
A gathered valance should end up gathered to about 2 to 4 inches wider than the window including the window frame.
For a valance that is gathered and balloon valances figure double the width of your window.
How to measure a window for a scarf valance.
For unlined valances or valances made with light weight fabrics you ll need to go up to 3 to 3 1 2 times fullness.
Window width is the distance from left to right and length is the measurement from the top to the bottom.
Measure the height of each window and jot down the measurements.
Note the result as the finished width for.
For a flat tailored look the valance should be wide enough to cover the width of the rod plus the side returns of the rod.
Measure the width of the window opening from the inside left of the frame to the inside right.
Use a ladder if you cannot comfortably reach the height of the window.