Measuring for Your Blinds

When measuring for blinds, you want to be sure to measure every window that you are planning to purchase a blind.

IMPORTANT: Don't assume that all the windows in your home are the exact same size. When measuring for blinds, you want to be sure to measure every window that you are planning to purchase a blind. Windows may look to be the same size when in fact they are different sizes.

Choosing Outside or Inside Mount:

Before you start measuring, you must decide whether if you are going to hang your blinds inside or outside your window frame. For a flush, clean look that will show off your window molding, you'll want to mount your blinds on the inside of your window frame.

Blinds that are mounted outside the window opening will hang either on the wood frame itself or above the wood frame. If your window fames are narrow, then mounting your blinds on the outside may be the best option. Outside mounting, makes smaller windows appear wider and longer. It is also good if your window frames are unattractive.

IMPORTANT: Always us a metal tape measure and measure to the nearest eighth of an inch (1/8?). NEVER use a cloth measuring tape for this will not give you accurate measurements.

Inside Mount:

For inside mounting of your blinds, your window must be deep enough to support the mounting brackets. Below is the suggested depth:

PRODUCT NEEDED DEPTH
Mini Blinds 1" to 2 ½"
Wood Blinds 1" to 2 ½"
Pleated Shades 1" to 2 ½"
Vertical Blinds 2 ¾" to 3 ½"

When you measure your windows, measure the width of each window at the top, middle, and bottom. Record each measurement, but use the smallest width measurement to
determine the necessary allowances for the brackets. For the height of your window, measure the height of the window vertically on both sides and in the center. For vertical blinds you want to use the shortest measurement, all other blinds you want
to take the longest measurement.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that you record the proper measurements per each window.

Outside Mount:

If you are going to mount your blinds on the outside of the window frame, then you must measure the exact width and height of the area you want to cover. Verify your measurements against the size of your windows to ensure you've added enough for sufficient overlap. For horizontal blinds and shades such as pleated, cellular, mini, micro, macro, and wood blinds you want at least 3" (1 ½" per side), 2"top, 1 ½"bottom. For roll up window shades, it is suggested that you have 6" (3" per side), 3" top, 1 ½" bottom. If you are hanging Vertical blinds and want them below the windowsill, we suggest 6" (3-4" per side),
2" top, and 2"bottom. However to hang vertical blinds above the floor, then you want 8" (4" per side), 2 1/2" top, and subtract ½"
from bottom.

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