You don t need to be perfect but it never hurts to try.
How to measure windows for blinds and shades.
Left center and right.
Measure the height of the.
Measure the width of each window.
Do not take deductions.
Start by measuring the width of your window inside the frame in 3 places top middle and bottom.
For maximum privacy extend the measurement as much as three inches past both sides of the window.
Circle the narrowest of these measurements.
Record each of these on your worksheet.
Across the top middle and bottom.
Measure above the window first to make sure you have at least 2 of flat space on the molding or wall.
Round your measurements to the nearest 1 8.
2 measure the height inside the window opening from the top of the window opening to the window sill.
Order at the exact opening size with no deductions.
Step 1 be sure to measure accurately.
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.
If your window does not have a sill measure to the point you would like the blind to reach.
If the window is set in a deep recess fitting the blind inside makes for a neat finish.
At the left middle and right side.
Circle the tallest measurement this is the number you submit for your window s height.
Your best bet is to go with pencil just in case your first measurements need a little reworking.
Note the smallest measurement as it will be the one you use step 3 measure for height.
At the top at the middle and at the bottom.
Measure your width only at the top of the window for roller shades.
Next measure the width you want covered.
That ll be the width you use when you order.
Do not make any deductions to this number.
Inside mount treatments are installed inside the window casing.
1 measure the width inside the window opening at the top and round down to the nearest 1 8 measurement.
Write down all of your measurements clearly.
Measure the height of your window opening in three places.
Measure the area you would like the blind or shade to cover.
Use a metal tape measure to measure accurately to the nearest 1 8th inch.
How to measure for inside mount blinds and shades.