Measure the exact height of the window opening in three places top left center and top right down to the bottom sill.
Measuring windows for wooden blinds.
Between inside surfaces of window frame.
3 to expose some of the trim measure the window opening and then add the amount of trim you would like covered to each side of the window opening size.
Next measure the width you want covered.
Record the narrowest width of the three.
Measure to the nearest 1 8 in.
Follow these simple steps to measure your windows for an outside mount window treatment.
At the left middle.
How to measure for blinds and shades whether you re a first timer or an old diy pro knowing how to how to measure your windows for blinds and shades is the first step to a successful installation.
Before you shop for brand new bali custom window treatments make sure you have all your measurements ready to go.
Decide if you want an inside mount or an outside mount before you begin the measuring process.
At the top middle and bottom.
Outside mount wood blinds are mounted on the window molding or wall above your window.
When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.
Record the largest height out of the 3 measurements.
Measuring guide for window blinds.
Use the smallest measurement as the window width so the blinds clear the sides of the window frame.
These measuring instructions can be used for all faux wood and real wood blinds including our editions range.
Measuring for your blinds is a cinch we ve provided simple step by step guides for you to follow it really couldn t be any simpler and it won t break the bank.
Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.
Measuring from wall to wall record the width of your recess in three places across the top of the window the middle and the bottom.
For a beautiful framed look.
Outside mount wood blinds will be made at the exact size you specify.
2 for wood blinds faux wood blinds aluminum blinds and other products with end mount brackets take a 1 4 deduction from the measurement to allow room to mount the end brackets onto the trim.
Measure to the nearest 1 8 in.
Measuring for inside mount wood blinds.
Measure above the window first to make sure you have at least 2 of flat space on the molding or wall.
Step 2 measure the height inside the window frame from the top of the opening to the sill at the left middle and right to allow for variances in construction.
From inside surface at top of window to top of sill.
Standard window recess blind measuring instructions step 1.
Outside mount blinds are a good choice if an inside mount is not possible due to window depth or obstructions around the window frame.