At the same time you don t want a valance that s too short.
Measurements for sliding glass door valance.
This includes tassels fringe tabs and anything else that s part of the valance.
Measure the width of the glass area you are covering as well as the length.
Select a panel that is 1 times to double the width of the area to be covered.
Measure length width.
It s best to keep the lowest point on a valance 22 inches long or less.
Sliding glass doors look beautiful and the blinds you install should do justice to them.
Typically a valance is 1 5 the length of the implied window length but this is a personal choice.
Measure the width of the window then add the return measurement of valance s projection measurement if applicable to your chosen design.
Valance length is determined by the size of the window and the style of the valance.
Door panels and sidelights are measured from the top rod pocket to the bottom rod pocket.
Measure the width of the window including any molding that makes up its frame and add two inches.
For that the type of blind and fit is of utmost importance.
If you ve installed a rod measure from its face to the wall.
A sliding glass door needs a valance that will match its scale.
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.
You may find that a short 15 inch valance just doesn t do the sliding door any justice and actually looks out of place.