Do you double the width for net curtains?
Double gather is the recommended standard, which means you buy a piece of net curtain twice as wide as your window. The excess fabric bunches up on the rod or wire, giving a generous, softer, gathered look.
How do I measure my net size?
What size netting do I need?
- To determine what size net you need, measure the height and width (spread) of your tree.
- Add the height and width measurements together, then multiply by 2. That resulting number should be the minimum length of one side of the square piece of net.
How long should nets be?
The piece of netting should be 500 meshes long and 11 deep. The net is not very deep, so it will not catch fish that swim high above the bottom.
What width should net curtains be?
Standard fullness is 2 x width measurement, but for additional privacy go for 2.5 or even 3 x fullness. Multiply your width measurement by the fullness you’ve chosen to get the metres of net curtain fabric you need to buy. Most net curtains do not fray, so you can leave the cut edges.
How much wider should net curtains be than the window?
Get net curtains twice as wide as the window if you want a pleated look. Multiply the measurement you got for the width of the window by 2. This is how wide the curtains need to be to give them a gathered pleated look and make it more difficult to see through the window from the outside.
How do you measure up for net curtains?
To measure for your new nets you simply need to take two measurements on your window. If you already have a net curtain wire or rod in place, measure the drop from the wire or rod to where you want the curtain to end. If not, measure from the top of the frame (not the glass), inside the window reveal.
Should net curtains touch the window sill?
In order for net curtains to provide effective privacy, we recommend that you at least double the width measurements of your window. Most people hanging nets close to their windows will want the nets to finish just above the window sill. This will allow the nets to hang properly and will help to keep them clean.
Can net curtains look modern?
Net curtains can be made to look ultra-modern with a few elements like lace lining, tassels, beads, contrast piping, and pleats in the border, etc. You can lift up the beauty of a dull and boring looking net curtain with these amazing elements.
What is the best gather for net curtains?
Twice the window width is generally the recommended amount of gather, two and a half times will give a fuller look. Once the window width has been measured, decide whether x1. 5, x2, x2. 5 or even 3 times the gather is required before ordering.
How do I measure my window for net curtains?
To measure the width of your window for your net curtain, simply measure the inside of your window recess from wall to wall. Once you have this measurement times the measurement by 2 to give the optimal gather to your net curtain. e.g. If your window width is 1.5m you would need 3m width of net curtain to cover the window.
What are NETnet curtains?
Net curtains are perfect for creating privacy without blocking out too much light and still enabling you to see what’s outside your window. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
Do net curtains come in drop sizes?
Net Curtains Browse our range of net curtains available in multiple designs and a choice of drop sizes. All of our net curtains are sold off the roll and by the metre. Simply select the drop size you require and choose the amount of metres width you require from the drop down box.
What is the standard size of a curtain?
Standard Net Curtain Drops 91cm / 36″ 102cm / 40″ 107cm / 42″