Circle the narrowest of these measurements.
How to measure windows for blinds and shades.
At the top at the middle and at the bottom.
Record each of these on your worksheet.
If the window is set in a deep recess fitting the blind inside makes for a neat finish.
Do not make any deductions to this number.
Start by measuring the width of your window inside the frame in 3 places top middle and bottom.
Measure the height of the.
How to measure for inside mount blinds and shades.
Measure the area you would like the blind or shade to cover.
If you decided to mount blinds or shades outside the window take these steps.
If your window does not have a sill measure to the point you would like the blind to reach.
Inside mount treatments are installed inside the window casing.
Step 1 be sure to measure accurately.
Do not take deductions.
Circle the tallest measurement this is the number you submit for your window s height.
Next measure the width you want covered.
At the left middle and right side.
For maximum privacy extend the measurement as much as three inches past both sides of the window.
But mistakes in measurements can ruin them altogether step 2 measure for width.
Across the top middle and bottom.
Measure the height of your window opening in three places.
Note the smallest measurement as it will be the one you use step 3 measure for height.
Measure the inside of the window frame in three places for width.
2 measure the height inside the window opening from the top of the window opening to the window sill.
Use a metal tape measure to measure accurately to the nearest 1 8th inch.
Order at the exact opening size with no deductions.
Your best bet is to go with pencil just in case your first measurements need a little reworking.
Measure the width of each window.
You don t need to be perfect but it never hurts to try.
That ll be the width you use when you order.
Make sure you hold both ends of the tape on the inside edges of the recess.
Round your measurements to the nearest 1 8.
1 measure the width inside the window opening at the top and round down to the nearest 1 8 measurement.
Measure above the window first to make sure you have at least 2 of flat space on the molding or wall.
Left center and right.