How To Measure Windows for a Café Curtain Rod

OUTSIDE MOUNTED CAFE ROD with 90 DEGREE RETURN 
Measure the window width and add enough on each side so that the curtain will completely cover the window frame. Cafe return rods typically extend 2" past the window.

To mount the rod on the face of the window frame-measure from outside edge to outside edge of the window frame and reduce that length by ¼” to give a little wiggle room.

To mount the rod on the wall outside the window frame- measure from outside edge to outside edge of the window frame and add a minimum of 2” to the length to account for the mounting hardware on each side.

OUTSIDE MOUNTED CAFE ROD with ENDCAPS
Measure the window width and add enough on each side so that the curtain will completely cover the window frame. Cafe rods with endcaps typically extend 3" past the window.

To mount the rod on the face of the window frame-measure from outside edge to outside edge of the window frame and add 2" to account for the endcaps. 

To mount the rod on the wall outside the window frame- measure from outside edge to outside edge of the window frame and add a minimum of 4” to the length to account for the mounting hardware and endcaps on each side.

FLUSH MOUNTED CAFE ROD
Measure the full width of the window including the window molding. Reduce that dimension by 1" to account for the width of the mounting hardware. This is the cafe rod length.

INSIDE MOUNTED CAFE ROD
Measure the window frame opening and provide that measurement without any deductions. (We will subtract for the mounting brackets after the order is received)

 

*If you have mounting surfaces with different depths, we recommend a design consultation to ensure you have the proper hardware for your window.

*If your rod length is over 93". Please provide mount locations in the special instructions box.

Rods split for shipping purposes will come with support mounts that join the rods together.