How To Measure A Bedroom Window
For example a window marked to fit a 44 x 44 opening will actually measure around 43 x 43.
How to measure a bedroom window. Make three vertical measurements on the left side of the window from the sill to the header then. Measure the width of the existing window in three places at the bottom at the middle and at the top. The actual measurements of the window are usually 1 2 inch less than the whole number identifier it is labeled as. To measure for a valance measure the width of the window from the inside left of the frame to the inside right of the frame.
The sill is where the sash rests when closed. Use the tape measure to measure from the sill to the top of the window opening. Use the smallest of these three height measurements to order the window. From there multiply the width depending on your curtain type.
When measuring the width of your window it s important not to take just one measurement and assume it s correct. Take the total number width plus the number you added to each side and divide that number by how many drapery panels you want in the window. Add 12 inches to each side 24 inches total. In many cases window frame width is not level from the top to the bottom.
The sill is not the horizontal trim board that extends from the wall. Measure the width of your window. Then to measure length measure downward from the inside top frame to where you want the valance to fall on the window. That s because the manufacturer adds half an inch to each of the size dimensions so the window can be installed with ease.
One at the left side one at the center and one at the right side of the window.