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