6 Easy Steps How to Measure Windows for Blinds

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

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Inside Mount

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 1/8^th 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.

Measure the exact height (top to bottom) from the top inside edge down to the windowsill in 3 places.
Make all measurements to the nearest 1/8^th 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.

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.

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.

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