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How Do You Calculate Curtain Stack Back?

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How Do You Calculate Curtain Stack Back?
For example, a 48-inch-wide window opening divided by 6 equals 8 inches for the rod extensions on each side of the window. If your curtain is a single panel that pulls back to one side or the other, divide the window width by 3 to calculate the stack back.

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Just so, what is curtain stack back?

Stack back is the amount of space the curtains occupy when in the fully open position.

Likewise, where should curtain rod brackets be placed? Generally, hanging curtain brackets on the wall above and outside the window molding looks best, since it allows fabric to fall gracefully. If you have detailed window frames you don't want to cover, an inside mount (hanging curtains within the frame, as you would with a tension rod) can work.

Also Know, how much should I allow for curtain gather?

We would always recommend at least 2.5x gather, but we are often asked by customers on a budget whether dropping to 2x or 1.5x gather will save them money, and the answer is obviously yes!

Do eyelet curtains need to be double width?

You need to allow for both flat panels to be a minimum of one and a half times the curtain pole width. I personally think they look much better at double the pole width. Give or take a couple of inches. This allows the curtains to have enough fabric to allow the pleats to look right when hanging over your window.

Related Question Answers

How wide should curtains be for 72 inch window?

Example: If your window measures 36" wide (window width x 2 = 72"), you need curtains that will give a minimum width of 72" or 2 panels for that window. In this case 2 panels will give about 100" to 120" of width which will look nice and full. Always round up to the next full number.

How do you measure curtain width?

Divide your total by the width of a single curtain panel to get the number of panels you need. ~ Multiply window width by 2.5 to 3 if you want curtains tightly gathered for a full, luxurious look. Divide your total by the width of a single curtain panel to get the number of panels you need.
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