Between inside surfaces of window frame.
Measuring windows for wooden blinds.
At the left middle.
For a beautiful framed look.
Measuring guide for window blinds.
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.
Measure above the window first to make sure you have at least 2 of flat space on the molding or wall.
Record the narrowest width of the three.
Decide if you want an inside mount or an outside mount before you begin the measuring process.
Outside mount wood blinds will be made at the exact size you specify.
When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.
Record the largest height out of the 3 measurements.
Standard window recess blind measuring instructions step 1.
Next measure the width you want covered.
Measure to the nearest 1 8 in.
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.
Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.
Follow these simple steps to measure your windows for an outside mount window treatment.
Measure to the nearest 1 8 in.
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.
Measuring for inside mount wood blinds.
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.
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.
Before you shop for brand new bali custom window treatments make sure you have all your measurements ready to go.
These measuring instructions can be used for all faux wood and real wood blinds including our editions range.
Outside mount wood blinds are mounted on the window molding or wall above your window.
Make a minimum addition to the size of 2 for the top and 2 for the bottom or 4 total.
At the top middle and bottom.
Outside mount blinds are a good choice if an inside mount is not possible due to window depth or obstructions around the window frame.
From inside surface at top of window to top of sill.
How to measure for outside mount wood blinds.
Measure the exact height of the window opening in three places top left center and top right down to the bottom sill.