How To Measure For Window Shades And Blinds

Measure the width of your window at the top middle and bottom of your window opening and circle the narrowest measurement of the three this will be the number you submit for your window s width.

How to measure for window shades and blinds.

Do not take deductions. Outside mount blinds or shades can be mounted 2 ways to the trim around your window or to the wall above the window opening like the photo above. How to measure for outside mount blinds and shades. 2 measure the height inside the window opening from the top of the window opening to the window sill three times.

If you re mounting to the trim measure the width of the trim at the top of the window. At the left in the center and at the right. Use a metal tape measure to measure accurately to the nearest 1 8th inch. Measure the height of the window recess three times.

Across the top middle and bottom. Measure the depth of your window frame from the front of the opening to the glass. Measure the height of your window opening in three places. Note the longest measurement as it will be the one you use.

Inside mount roller shades are installed inside the window frame or casing they provide a sleek clean look which can showcase your window size and moldings. Measure the width inside the window frame at the top middle and bottom to allow for variances in construction. If you re interested in measuring for inside mount roller shades follow these steps. Inside mount treatments are installed inside the window casing.

For solar shades and vertical blinds record the width at the top of the window only. At the left middle and right side. 1 measure the width inside the window opening at the top middle and bottom. Make sure you hold both ends of the tape on the inside edges of the recess.

Take the narrowest of the three width measurements and round down to the nearest 1 8.