Record the narrowest width of the three.
Measuring windows for wooden blinds.
Outside mount blinds are a good choice if an inside mount is not possible due to window depth or obstructions around the window frame.
Measuring for inside mount wood blinds.
How to measure for outside mount wood blinds.
Measure to the nearest 1 8 in.
Record the largest height out of the 3 measurements.
Measure the exact height of the window opening in three places top left center and top right down to the bottom sill.
These measuring instructions can be used for all faux wood and real wood blinds including our editions range.
Next measure the width you want covered.
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.
Outside mount wood blinds are mounted on the window molding or wall above your window.
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 above the window first to make sure you have at least 2 of flat space on the molding or wall.
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.
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.
For a beautiful framed look.
Measure to the nearest 1 8 in.
Between inside surfaces of window frame.
Use the smallest measurement as the window width so the blinds clear the sides of the window frame.
Measuring guide for window blinds.
Follow these simple steps to measure your windows for an outside mount window treatment.
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.
All measurements should be provided in cm unless the website gives you the option to provide the measurement in mm or inches.
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.
At the top middle and bottom.
Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.
From inside surface at top of window to top of sill.
Make a minimum addition to the size of 2 for the top and 2 for the bottom or 4 total.
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.
Standard window recess blind measuring instructions step 1.