Measure your width

The width you enter when placing your order will be the total width of your track.

Width for sheer curtains

• Decide where you would like to position your curtain track.
• The stack width for S-Fold curtains is approx. 1/3 the width of the track. 
• For a centre opening ensure you balance the sheer equally on either side of the window or door. Michael recommends approx. 100mm overlap on either side.
• *If you wish to split your centre-open curtain unevenly, make a note on the order to this effect (ie. for a centre-open curtain 5000mm total width, make LH side 3000mm and RH side 2000mm).  

Width for blockout curtains

• Decide where you would like to position your curtain track.
• The stack width for S-Fold curtains is approx. 1/3 the width of the track.
• Consider your track placement and overall width to try and place as much of the stack as possible onto the wall. This will free up your glass and allow for more view and natural light.

Measuring ceiling mount - consdier the cornices

If you are measuring wall to wall, you may need to consider the cornices. The width of the track will need to be measured between the cornices

Michael’s tip - When you are taking the measurement between cornices, just give yourself about 5-10mm clearance on either side.

How to measure for a "wall of sheers" (track lengths up to 12000mm)

If you want to cover a large expanse of wall, windows and/or sliding doors with the curtains for a seamless, continuous appearance, then consider measuring for a "wall" of sheers (or blockouts!). This is a simple process if you get these steps right. 

• Determine the configuration you will need, taking into account where your windows, doors and any other obstructions may be. 
• Measure the total width you need to order (eg. 8000mm total finished width)
• Be aware of the opening type you select - a one-way draw opening type will not work for a curtain track length of over 6000mm, simply because there will be too much fabric to stack to one side of the track. Find out more about our opening types here. 

When measuring and placing your order, follow these steps:

• Order tracks at the finished width you need to cover (eg. 8000mm)
• The opening types you need to order will either be 'centre-open' or "free floating'. Centre-open will give you two curtains, each stacking to one end of the track. Free-floating will enable you to have more than two curtain stacks on the one track. This provides great flexibility in positioning the curtain stacks around any obstacles. Refer to the image shown on the left. 
• For free-floating with various curtains on the one track, work from left-to-right. When ordering, number your curtains and the total width you need each of them to be, as long as they add up to the total length of your track (eg. 8000mm). Place this information in the "notes" section of your order. ie. Curtain #1 @ 1500mm, Curtain #2 @ 2500mm; Curtain #3 @ 2000mm and Curtain #4 @ 2000mm. These should total your finished width of 8000mm. 

Measure your drop

The drop that your order is the final drop including the height of the track. Consider your desired drop effect (see below) and don’t make any deductions.

Measuring for a ceiling mount

• Select either curved or standard track. 
• The track is attached to the ceiling.
• Measure from the ceiling down to where you would like the curtain to finish

Measuring for a wall mount

• Select our standard track.
• The track is attached to the face of the wall.
• Measure from the top of where the brackets are going to be placed (top of the track), to where you would like the curtain to finish.
• Avoid placing your track directly above the window frame. By attaching the track higher up you will elongate your space, making your rooms appear taller.

Bracket options - wall mount

• For wall mounts, you have an option to select from either a standard bracket or an extension bracket.
• Standard brackets are adjustable up to 50mm clearance. These brackets will enable you to come over the top of an architrave and ensure your curtains hang without obstruction.
• Extension brackets are adjustable up to 90mm clearance. These brackets will enable you to come over the top of a roller blind or plantation shutter ensuring full clearance for your curtain to hang

Michael’s tip - Make sure your floor coverings have been installed, or allow for the floor coverings when measuring the drop size.

Find out more about Track Style & Brackets

Drop Effects

Curtains can be hung in a number of different ways depending on the effect you are looking to create.

Hover

• The curtain ‘hovers’ just above the floor. A couple of centimetres above the floor will make cleaning easier. It can also be practical if this curtain is positioned over an exit door or furniture is going to be placed in front of the window. Measure down to the floor.

Just Touching

• The curtain just touches the floor for a completed look. Measure approx. 10mm above the floor.

'Breaking' gently

• To create a sense of luxury and grandeur, add additional length to your curtain so that it ‘breaks’ gently over the floor. Measure down to the floor and add another 30 - 50mm to your finished drop size.

*Dont take any deductions.