Basics Roman Shades

Measuring Instructions For Roman Shades

• Measure the exact width (left to right) of the inside edge of the window frame in three places (top, middle and bottom).
• Take the smallest of the three measurements.
• Write down that size making sure that it is the first number of the measurement. This is the width you will order.
• Factory will deduct 3/8" on all inside mount orders to ensure a proper fit.
*Finished dimension for shade will be 3/8" less ordered width.<br/>If Valance is ordered, it will be 1/8" less ordered width. Must have 3 ½" depth for flush mount.

• Measure the exact height (top to bottom) from the top inside edge down to the window sill in three places.
• Take the largest of the three measurements.
• Write down that size making sure that it is the second number of the measurement. This is the height you will order.
• Multiple shades with different lengths may not have the same size pleats. It is always recommended to order all shades using the longest length in the room.

• Measure the exact width (left to right) of the inside edge of the window frame in three places (top, middle and bottom).
• Take the smallest of the three measurements.
• Write down that size making sure that it is the first number of the measurement. This is the width you will order.
• Factory will deduct 3/8" less ordered width.

• Measure the exact height (top to bottom) from the top inside edge down to the window sill in three places.
• Take the largest of the three measurements.
• Write down that size making sure that it is the second number of the measurement. This is the height you will order.
• Height may vary by 1/8" – 1 1/2" longer than ordered drop.

Measuring Instructions For Roman Shades

• Measure the exact width (left to right) of the wooden or metal window frame or how wide you would like the blind or shade to be.
• Make sure to measure wide enough as to cover the entire window and provide maximum light gap coverage. Example: If the window opening is 36", it might be helpful to order 40". This will provide 2" coverage on each side of the window.
• There is no rule on the width of blinds other than to make sure that it is wide enough to cover the opening.
• Write down that size making sure that it is the first number of the measurement. This is the width you will order.

• Measure the height you would like the blind to be by measuring top to bottom.
• We recommend adding about 3 or 4 inches to this number to insure maximum light gap coverage and to cover the window completely.
• Please be sure to know that the height measurement will always include the headrail. Example: if the height ordered is 50" this will be the height including the headrail (from the very top of the headrail to the bottom rail).
• You will want to mount the headrail above the window frame. Please make a note that some windows have trim that might interfere with mounting so it's important to measure above the trim if this is the case.
• Multiple shade orders of different heights may not have the same size pleats. It is always recommended to order all shades using the longest length in the room.
*width and length measurements may vary +/- 1/8"*width and length measurements may vary +/- 1/8"

• Measure the exact width (left to right) of the wooden or metal window frame or how wide you would like the blind or shade to be.
• Make sure to measure wide enough as to cover the entire window and provide maximum light gap coverage. Example: If the window opening is 36", it might be helpful to order 40". This will provide 2" coverage on each side of the window.
• There is no rule on the width of blinds other than to make sure that it is wide enough to cover the opening.
• Write down that size making sure that it is the first number of the measurement. This is the width you will order.
• Fabric will measure ordered width.

• Measure the height you would like the blind to be by measuring top to bottom.
• We recommend adding about 3 or 4 inches to this number to insure maximum light gap coverage and to cover the window completely.
• Please be sure to know that the height measurement will always include the headrail. Example: if the height ordered is 50" this will be the height including the headrail (from the very top of the headrail to the bottom rail).
• You will want to mount the headrail above the window frame. Please make a note that some windows have trim that might interfere with mounting so it's important to measure above the trim if this is the case.
• may vary by 1/8" – 1 1/2" longer than ordered drop.

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