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How to Measure for Your Blinds & Hardware
Things to
Remember
Inside Mounting
- Allows you to mount the shade inside the window casing so
that the headrail sits back into the window casing
- Emphasizes the actual size of the window, and allows trim
work to be visible
- Requires a minimum depth clearance to mount inside the frame,
note your depth clearance before purchasing
Outside Mounting
- Allows you to mount the headrail above the window casing
or on molding
- Gives the illusion of a longer and wider window and can
make a narrow window look larger
- May be necessary if the window is not deep enough to contain
at least the shade or blind mounting brackets
General
- Measure window accurately and remember that all windows
are not perfectly square.
- For custom ordered product, you will need to order your
blind or shade specifically as an inside mount or outside
mount.
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Measuring
for Blinds
Inside-Mounted
Horizontal Blinds
- Measure the exact distance between the inside
surfaces of the window frame at the top, middle
and bottom, and use the narrowest width.
- Do not make any width deductions. The factory
will make the necessary deductions.
- Measure the height of the window from the top
of the opening to the sill in 3 places. Use the
longest dimension for the blind height.
Outside-Mounted
Horizontal Blinds
- To find the width, measure the outside width
of the window frame. Add at least 3 inches for
overlap (1-1/2" per side).
- To find the height, measure from the sill to
the position of the top of the shade. If there
is no sill, measure to where the blind is to reach.
Inside-Mounted
Vertical Blinds
- Measure the exact distance between the inside
surfaces of the window frame at the top, middle
and bottom, and use the narrowest width. The factory
will automatically deduct 1/4-inch for clearance.
- Measure the height of the window from the top
of the opening to the sill in 3 places. Use the
smallest dimension for the blind height. The factory
will automatically deduct 1/8 inch.
Outside-Mounted
Vertical Blinds
- To find your Outside Mount measurements, measure
the exact width of the door or window. A minimum
overlap of 4 inches on each side is recommended.
Outside mount projection brackets are recommended
for patio doors with projecting handles.
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Measuring for
Hardware
- Measure the width of your window
treatments, taking into account if you want to
mount hardware on the wall or directly on the
window trim.
- Allow 1 1/2" - 3" on each side
of the window for when the drapes are completely
open.
- Be sure to consider extra wall
space needed for decorative finials, as the rod
dimensions do not include additional width added
by each finial.
- To make the windows appear
larger, mount the curtain rod 6" above the trim
and allow the rod width to extend 3" beyond the
window's actual width.
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