If you decided to mount blinds or shades outside the window take these steps.
How to measure windows for blinds and shades.
That ll be the width you use when you order.
Note the smallest measurement as it will be the one you use step 3 measure for height.
Do not take deductions.
Order at the exact opening size with no deductions.
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.
Measure the width of each window.
Your best bet is to go with pencil just in case your first measurements need a little reworking.
Round your measurements to the nearest 1 8.
If the window is set in a deep recess fitting the blind inside makes for a neat finish.
For maximum privacy extend the measurement as much as three inches past both sides of the window.
Next measure the width you want covered.
Do not make any deductions to this number.
Inside mount treatments are installed inside the window casing.
Left center and right.
Measure above the window first to make sure you have at least 2 of flat space on the molding or wall.
Across the top middle and bottom.
Use a metal tape measure to measure accurately to the nearest 1 8th inch.
Measure the height of your window opening in three places.
Start by measuring the width of your window inside the frame in 3 places top middle and bottom.
Measure the width of the recess in three places.
At the top at the middle and at the bottom.
If your window does not have a sill measure to the point you would like the blind to reach.
Measure your width only at the top of the window for roller shades.
Make sure you hold both ends of the tape on the inside edges of the recess.
Measure the inside of the window frame in three places for width.
But mistakes in measurements can ruin them altogether step 2 measure for width.
Circle the tallest measurement this is the number you submit for your window s height.
2 measure the height inside the window opening from the top of the window opening to the window sill.
How to measure for inside mount blinds and shades.
Write down all of your measurements clearly.
Step 1 be sure to measure accurately.
Record each of these on your worksheet.
Measure the area you would like the blind or shade to cover.