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How to properly measure for window shades.
Learn how to measure for blinds and shades for both an inside and outside mount.
Measure the height of your window opening in three places.
Left center and right.
Circle the tallest measurement this is the number you submit for your window s height.
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Measure the width of each window.
Be sure to measure accurately.
How to measure windows correctly for blinds and shadesmenu inside mount.
Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.
Measure the height of your window at the furthest left center and furthest right points.
Then if possible add at least 3 inches to each side to ensure you re covering the light gap and to maximize privacy.
Decide if you want an inside mount or an outside mount before you begin the measuring process.
When measuring for outside mount horizontal blinds start by measuring the window s width.
If the window is set in a deep recess fitting the blind inside makes for a neat finish.
Use the narrowest of the 3 widths as your width measurement.
Measure the width of the recess in three places.
Make sure you hold both ends.
Measure the exact height top to bottom from the top inside edge down to the window sill in 3.
Measure your width only at the top of the window for roller shades.
When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.