How to Measure for Blinds & Shades
Whether you’re a passionate perfectionist or seeking a stress-free solution, we’ve got the tips you need to measure your windows correctly.
Ready for a surprisingly painless method of getting your windows measured correctly?
Follow these 4 Easy Steps below to get started with the perfect measurements:
Step #1: Always use a steel measuring tape to record your window sizes. They’re more accurate and easier to control.
Step #2: Choose an Inside Mount or Outside Mount window treatment. Inside Mounts fit inside your window frame and look sleek and clean. Outside Mounts are installed above and around your window frame, which can make your windows look bigger.
Step #3: To measure the width of each window, measure in three places: across the top, middle, and bottom. Use the lowest measurement, to the nearest 1/8″ inch, as the size for the width of your window.
Step #4: To measure the height of each window, measure in three places: left, middle, and right. Use the shortest measurement, to the nearest 1/8″ inch, as the size for the height of your window.
Remember: All Shades will be made
to your exact measurement!
Getting Started
Basic Measuring Tips
What You Will Need
Using the steel measuring tape – measure to the nearest 1/8″ of an inch.
- Steel Tape Measure
- Pencil & Paper
- Step Ladder (if necessary)
- Always list measurements by Width x Height
Determining Inside or Outside Mount
Inside mount:
- Cleaner look with a flushed mount inside your window frame
- Most popular mount option
Outside mount:
- Will cover beyond your window opening in width and height
- Minimizes light gaps for more privacy and light control
- Recommended for out of square windows or with minimal depth
Measure For Inside Mount
- Start measurement at the depth in the window frame where your brackets will be installed
- Measure width in 3 places: the top, middle, and bottom of opening edge to edge (As shown below)
- Record shortest measurement of the 3 places to the nearest 1/8″
- Measure height in 3 places: left, middle and right edge to edge (As shown below)
- Record shortest measurement of the 3 to the nearest 1/8″
- Remember that Shades will be made to your exact measurement!
Measure For Outside Mount
- Measure the width of the area you want to cover (2″ inch overlap on each side of the window is recommended, so 4″inches total)
- Record measurement
- Determine where you want the top of your blind headrail to be positioned and mark the spot
- Measure height from the top of marked headrail position to top of sill. If no sill exist, measure below the opening to your desired length
- Record measurement
- Outside Mount Shades will be made to your exact measurement
