Rapids (Novelty Stripe) Faux Roman Shade Valance

MEASURING FOR INSIDE MOUNT

1. Ensure your window frame has at least a 1-1/2" depth, and more if you plan on using your existing blinds behind your faux shade valance as well.
2. Measure inside window frame width to within 1/4" at several areas of the frame.
3. Using the smallest measurement, subtract 1/8" to 1/2" total to find the valance width you need to order. The faux shade valance needs this small amount of "breathing room" so that the folds can hang freely. Example: Order the 35.75" or 36" width if your measurement is 36.25".

MEASURING FOR OUTSIDE MOUNT

1. Measure your window width, from one outer edge to the other. Don't forget that your window molding is part of this measurement, too.
2. Add this many inches to your measurement to determine the valance width you need to order:
   • If window has molding, only add 1" to 1-1/2" total to your measurement. Example: Order a 36.5" to 37" width if your measurement is 35.5".
   • If window does NOT have any molding, add 2" to 2-1/2" total to your measurement. Example: Order a 37.5" to 38" width if your measurement is 35.5".

OUTSIDE MOUNT WITH DECORATIVE ROD

• Determine how high the valance will hang, then ensure that there is at least 3" of wall space on each side of the window (marked as "A"). This is necessary to accommodate the curtain rod bracket and decorative finial or endcap.
• Continue down, checking that there won't be any other obstructions along the entire length of the valance. We recommend at least 1-1/2" of space between the window and the cabinets and cabinetry trimwork on each side (marked as "B").
• Order a valance width that will cover your window at least 1/2" on each side, but has enough room for the folds to fall freely.

OUTSIDE MOUNT WITH SPRING TENSION ROD

• If there is not enough room for the previous option, but your cabinets extend up, consider an outside mount with a tension rod.
• The valance is still mounted up high to add height and open the room up, but the small endcaps on tension rods allow for more tight spaces around the window.

OPTION 1: YOUR WINDOW ISN'T TOUCHING THE CABINETS:

• For this option, you want the space between the window and cabinets to be somewhere between 1/2" and 1-1/2" on each side (marked as "B").
• Order a valance width that will extend 1/2" past each window side, but has enough room for the folds to fall freely.
• For example, if your cabinet to cabinet space measures 37" wide and your window measures 35" wide, a valance width of 36" will be ideal. This covers the window on each side, yet leaves room for the valance to fall freely.

OPTION 2: YOUR WINDOW IS TOUCHING THE CABINETS:

• Follow this option if you don't have the small space marked as "B" above, but your window directly touches both cabinets. This only works if your window has a wooden frame around it. It will not work on windows with no frame.
• Measure width cabinet to cabinet, then order a valance width that is 1/2" to 3/4" less. For example, if your measurement is 36" cabinet to cabinet, you'll need to order a valance width that is 35.25" or 35.5".

FRAME MOUNT WITH DECORATIVE ROD

• Frame mounts should only be used when none of the outside mount options above are possible, or your wall has tiles that shouldn't be damaged by curtain hardware.
• For this option, measure the outer width of your window, including the wooden casing, then subtract the space that the curtain rod bracket will take up on each side (marked as a dashed line).
• Look for small brackets that are no more than 1/2" wide to ensure your valance can still cover most of your window. The smaller the bracket, the better.
• A bit of an overlap with the curtain rod bracket is fine if you're worried your window won't be well covered, but remember that this valance hangs flat across the top pocket and is not intended to be gathered.