How to Measure Windows Correctly for Blinds and Shades Menu


Tip: DO NOT MEASURE YOUR EXISTING BLINDS OR SHADES - MEASURE WINDOW OPENINGS TO GET THE CORRECT FIT.

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Inside Mount

Width

How to measure the width of a window for an inside mount blind.
  • Measure the exact width (left to right) of the inside edge of the window frame in 3 places (top, middle, and bottom).
  • Make all measurements to the nearest 1/8th inch, rounding DOWN for width if necessary (For example, if the smallest measurement is 24 9/16", round down to 24 1/2". If it's 24 3/8", no need to round down).
  • Take the SMALLEST of the 3 measurements, this is the width that you will order.
  • Production department will make the necessary deductions to ensure the blind/shade fits inside your window.
Enter the width of your window here!

Height

How to measure the height of a window for an inside mount blind.
  • Measure the exact height (top to bottom) from the top inside edge down to the window sill in 3 places.
  • Make all measurements to the nearest 1/8th inch, rounding UP for height if necessary (For Example, If the largest measurement is 24 9/16", round up to 24 5/8". If it's 24 1/2", no need to round up).
  • Take the LARGEST of the 3 measurements, this is the height that you will order.
Enter the height of your window here!

Outside Mount

Width

How to measure the height of a window for an outside mount blind.
  • Measure the exact width (left to right) of the window frame or how wide you would like the blind to be.
  • Be sure to measure wide enough to cover the entire window and provide maximum light coverage.
  • Example: If the window opening is 36” wide, it might be helpful to order 40” if the space allows. This will provide 2” coverage on each side of the window.
  • No deductions/additions will be made to the width ordered.
Enter the width of your window here!

Height

How to measure the height of a window for an outside mount blind.
  • Measure the height you would like the blind to be by measuring top to bottom.
  • Be sure to measure high enough to cover the entire window and provide maximum light coverage.
  • Example: If the window opening is 60” high, it might be helpful to order 64” if the space allows. This will provide 2” coverage on top and bottom of the window.
  • No deductions/additions will be made to the height ordered.
Enter the height of your window here!
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