How To Measure Windows For Blinds And Shades

How to measure for inside mount blinds and shades.

How to measure windows for blinds and shades.

Measure the height of the. Measure the width of each window. Use a metal tape measure to measure accurately to the nearest 1 8th inch. Circle the narrowest of these measurements.

Measure your width only at the top of the window for roller shades. 2 measure the height inside the window opening from the top of the window opening to the window sill. At the top at the middle and at the bottom. Inside mount treatments are installed inside the window casing.

Circle the tallest measurement this is the number you submit for your window s height. Step 1 be sure to measure accurately. Record each of these on your worksheet. That ll be the width you use when you order.

Write down all of your measurements clearly. You don t need to be perfect but it never hurts to try. If you decided to mount blinds or shades outside the window take these steps. Next measure the width you want covered.

For maximum privacy extend the measurement as much as three inches past both sides of the window. Round your measurements to the nearest 1 8. Measure above the window first to make sure you have at least 2 of flat space on the molding or wall. Do not take deductions.

Do not make any deductions to this number. At the left middle and right side. Measure the inside of the window frame in three places for width. Start by measuring the width of your window inside the frame in 3 places top middle and bottom.

If the window is set in a deep recess fitting the blind inside makes for a neat finish. But mistakes in measurements can ruin them altogether step 2 measure for width. Make sure you hold both ends of the tape on the inside edges of the recess. Measure the height of your window opening in three places.

1 measure the width inside the window opening at the top and round down to the nearest 1 8 measurement. If your window does not have a sill measure to the point you would like the blind to reach. Measure the area you would like the blind or shade to cover. Left center and right.

Across the top middle and bottom. Your best bet is to go with pencil just in case your first measurements need a little reworking.