Measure the width of the window including any molding that makes up its frame and add two inches.
Measurements for sliding glass door valance.
Door panels and sidelights are measured from the top rod pocket to the bottom rod pocket.
Typically a valance is 1 5 the length of the implied window length but this is a personal choice.
For a valance you ll hang over curtain or drapery panels add two inches to the combined width of the installed panels instead.
A sliding glass door needs a valance that will match its scale.
Measure the width of the glass area you are covering as well as the length.
Measure the width of the window then add the return measurement of valance s projection measurement if applicable to your chosen design.
If you ve installed a rod measure from its face to the wall.
Measure length width.
Select a panel that is 1 times to double the width of the area to be covered.
At the same time you don t want a valance that s too short.
A badly fitted blind either does not cover the doors or is hung to high or not only affects the functionality of the door but also damages the aesthetic sense of the house.
Measure down from the inside top of the window frame to the position on the glass where you want the valance to end.
The headings at the top and bottom are not included in the length.
This includes tassels fringe tabs and anything else that s part of the valance.
For that the type of blind and fit is of utmost importance.
You may find that a short 15 inch valance just doesn t do the sliding door any justice and actually looks out of place.
Simple valances are best for sliding glass doors.