Measure down from the inside top of the window frame to the position on the glass where you want the valance to end.
Measurements for sliding glass door valance.
Typically a valance is 1 5 the length of the implied window length but this is a personal choice.
Door panels and sidelights are measured from the top rod pocket to the bottom rod pocket.
Simple valances are best for sliding glass doors.
A sliding glass door needs a valance that will match its scale.
Measure length width.
If you ve installed a rod measure from its face to the wall.
It s best to keep the lowest point on a valance 22 inches long or less.
You may find that a short 15 inch valance just doesn t do the sliding door any justice and actually looks out of place.
For that the type of blind and fit is of utmost importance.
For a valance you ll hang over curtain or drapery panels add two inches to the combined width of the installed panels instead.
Measure the width of the window including any molding that makes up its frame and add two inches.
Measure the width of the window then add the return measurement of valance s projection measurement if applicable to your chosen design.
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.
At the same time you don t want a valance that s too short.
Select a panel that is 1 times to double the width of the area to be covered.
Valance length is determined by the size of the window and the style of the valance.
The headings at the top and bottom are not included in the length.