Measuring for Classic Roman and Wide Pleat Roman Shades · Measuring for Classic Roman and Wide Pleat Roman Shades This is an example of trim that is extra wide. A 2 x 4 was used

Measuring for Classic Roman and Wide Pleat Roman Shades

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How to Measure for the Classic Roman Shade

A. Measure the Width of the window from the edge of the trim. Be sure that there is at least ½ inch available on the face of the trim for the magnetic strip

B. Measure the height of the window, from the top of the trim down to the top of the window sill and then add three inches to this measurement. If your window does not have a sill, measure to the bottom of the lower trim. The Classic Roman shade will come mounted to a 1.5” board, with hardware attached. It will sit approximately 1” above the top of your window trim.There will be a “lip” on the bottom of your shade. This is to ensure that the shade fits snug to the bottom of the window trim

C. The Classic Roman shade will come with a weight bar at the bottom. To know how long to make this bar, you must measure “C” the width of the window between the trim.

D. The Classic Roman shade will have multiple cords pulling up the curtain from the window side. In order to determine the proper placement of your cords, please provide the width of the window trim.

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How to Measure for the Wide Pleat Roman Shade

A. Measure the Width of the window from the edge of the trim. Be sure that there is at least ½ inch available on the face of the trim for the magnetic strip

B. Measure the height of the window, from the top of the trim down to the top of the window sill. and then add 8 inches to this measurement. If your window does not have a sill, measure to the bottom of the lower trim. There will be a “lip” on the bottom of your shade. This is to ensure that the shade fits snug to the bottom of the window trim.

C. The Wide Pleat Roman shade will come with a weight bar at the bottom. To know how long to make this bar, you must measure “C”: The width of the window between the trim.

D. The Wide Pleat Roman shade will have multiple cords pulling up the curtain from the window side. In order to determine the proper placement of your cords, please provide the width of the window trim.


Measure and record the exact width of the widow, including trim.



Measure exact height of window, from top of upper trim to top of sill.

If the window has no sill, then measure to the bottom of the lower trim.

This is where to measure in a window with sills



Measure area available above the window.

At least 3" are necessary for the Classic Roman Shade.

At least 8" for the Wide Pleat Roman shade.


Add the number of inches the curtain will sit above the window to obtain the finished height of the window


It can be helpful to measure both sides, as the window may not be

straight



Measure the inside of the window trim. The weight bar will be slightly smaller then this measurement, to ensure a good fit inside the window.

Where to measure for the weight bar




Measure and record the width of the trim


Measure the depth of the trim to ensure proper sealing of the curtain at the top.


This is an example of trim that is extra wide. A 2 x 4 was used as a mounting board for this window.

It is important to note the depth of the window trim to so that an appropriate mounting board will be used. Functional Art

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Measuring for Classic Roman and Wide Pleat Roman Shades · Measuring for Classic Roman and Wide Pleat Roman Shades This is an example of trim that is extra wide. A 2 x 4 was used