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