First please check that the blind will fit inside recess the window.
Measuring for blinds inside recess.
Measure the height of the window recess three times.
2 measure the height inside the window opening from the top of the window opening to the window sill three times.
Always measure to the nearest 1 8 inch.
Decide if you want an inside mount or an outside mount before you begin the measuring process.
Check for any obstructions inside the window that might affect the movement of the blind.
If you re interested in measuring for inside mount vertical blinds follow these steps.
You ll need this measurement to ensure your window recess meets the minimum depth requirement for an inside mount.
For blind fitting without using a recess space we recommend allowing a 5cm 2 overlap either side of your window and an additional 10cm 4 to the.
Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.
Measure once on the left at the center and on the right and take the longest of the three measurements.
A deep window recess provides space for your blinds to fit neatly inside for a flush finish but if you have a shallow recess or prefer to keep this space clear fit your blind outside the recess.
At the left in the center and at the right.
Measure the depth of your window frame.
You ll need this measurement to ensure your window recess meets the minimum depth requirement for an inside mount.
Refer to the mounting requirements section for the window treatment you ve chosen to ensure your window.
Take the narrowest of the three width measurements and round down to the nearest 1 8.
Measure the depth of your window frame from the front of the opening to the glass.
Note the longest measurement as it will be the one you use.
When measuring for roller blinds inside a recess please take the width measurement across the top of the window to ensure the best fit even if you have tiling around the bottom as the narrower fabric will fall between the average piece of tiling.
Recess mount to fit in the recess of the window 1.
Read the pdf version here.
Measuring for vertical blinds.
1 measure the width inside the window opening at the top middle and bottom.
If you re interested in measuring for inside mount blinds follow these steps.