Measuring your windows for blinds and shades is easy and we provide these measuring instructions to help make it even easier for you. Measuring instructions are intended for a single product covering a single window opening, unless stated otherwise. If you have any questions regarding how to measure properly for our products, or you have a unique window/mounting situation, then please contact us.
Important rules to follow while measuring your windows:
- Always use a steel measuring tape for accuracy.
- Write down WIDTH first then HEIGHT. Do not list them out of order.
- Measure ALL of your windows, even if they appear to be the same size.
- Never measure an existing blind/shade for your measurements.
There are two mount types to consider, Inside Mount and Outside Mount. Please note that mounting onto a door is considered an outside mount.
Inside Mount
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Inside mounted shades are often mounted within the window frame providing a clean, custom look. Inside mounts are a great way to leave an attractive window trim exposed. However, if your mounting space is restricted in width or it is between two stationary objects, even if it is not inside the window opening, then that is most likely considered an inside mount because the inside mount deduction may be required for the product to fit within the space correctly.
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To properly mount a shade inside the window's frame, your frame must be deep enough to accommodate the mounting brackets. If the depth of your window's frame is
not equal to or greater than the minimum mounting depth for the option(s) you plan to order, then you will need to measure for an outside mount and mount your
product outside the window opening.
Minimum Inside Mounting Depth is the minimum flat depth required to mount a shade inside the window
opening. This depth allows for enough space for the brackets to be mounted. A portion of the shade may protrude from the window opening.
Flush Inside Mounting Depth is the flat depth required to mount a shade so that it is fully recessed inside the window casing and no
portion of the shade protrudes from the window frame. Obstructions such as window cranks, handles
and other items inside the window opening must be factored into your depth measurement.
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Width
Measure the exact width at the TOP of the window opening and write it down. If your measurement is a 1/16" or 1/32" measurement, then round it down to the nearest 1/8".
This is the width you will order.
Example: if your width measurement is 32 9/16", then round it down to 32 1/2". If your width measurement is 54 3/4", then you do not round it down. 1/8" measurements are 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", and any whole number. Height
Measure the exact height from the top inside edge down to the windowsill/window bottom in THREE (3) places: left, middle, right.
Take the largest/longest of the three measurements. If your measurement is a 1/16" or 1/32" measurement, then round it up to the nearest 1/8".
This is the height you will order. Do not add any additional height to the height measurement beyond where you will lower the shade to, otherwise the shade may not be in
the correct closed/overlapped position when lowered.
Example: if your largest height measurement is 32 9/16", then round it up to 32 5/8". If your largest height measurement is 54 3/4", then you do not round it down. 1/8" measurements are 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", and any whole number. Fabric Deduction
The shade fabric width will be less width than your ordered width based on your ordered lift type (as shown below). This is to allow for the components and proper operation
of the shade. The casing around the window glass will typically offset this deduction.
To ensure proper shade coverage, please measure your window casing on each side of the window glass to determine if the fabric deduction will allow for ample coverage within your window opening. Shade fabric deductions shown above are the total fabric deduction, not per side. The shade fabric will have a slightly larger gap on the control side compared to the non-control side. For the AMP Rechargeable Li-ion Motorization the control side is on the right. If you are concerned with the resulting light gap please either order the Privacy Side Channels option or measure for an outside mount.
Important: Do not take any deductions from your measurements, the factory will make the appropriate deductions for the proper operation of your
shade.
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Outside Mount
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Outside mounted shades are mounted outside of the window opening, either to the wall or the window trim that is around the window opening, and cover an area larger than
the window itself. Outside mounted shades provide greater light control and privacy, based on the overlap you measure for. Perfect for windows that lack the required depth
for an inside mount. If your mounting space is restricted in width or it is between two stationary objects, then that is most likely considered an inside mount because the
inside mount deduction may be required for the product to fit within the space correctly.
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Width
Shade Fabric Deduction for Outside Mount
For example, if your window opening measures 35" across the top and you are ordering the PowerWand Motorized Lift with a Cassette Valance and you want 1 1/2" of overlap per side, then you would have 35" + 1" + 3" = 39" for your ordered width measurement. The cassette valance width will be 39" and the shade material width will be approximately 38" for coverage.
Tip:
If you have trim around the window opening and you want to mount to the trim, simply measure the width of the trim at the top, from the left outside edge across to the right
outside edge. This is the width you will order to allow the brackets to be mounted onto the trim. The shade material will be less than this width, based on the details above.
Important:
The ordered width is the cassette valance width and the shade fabric is less width as shown above. When adding to your measured width for fabric coverage, please double
check that you have the required space for mounting the shade.
Height
Mininum Flat Mounting Surface Required
Tip:
If you have trim around the window opening and you want to mount to the trim, simply measure the height from the top edge of the upper trim down to the windowsill (if
applicable) or to the bottom edge of the lower trim. Make sure that the trim provides enough flat mounting surface from the chart above. If it does, then this is the height
you will order.
Important: Ordered height must include at a minimum the window opening height and the required mininum flat mounting surface for mounting the
shade. Do not measure only the window opening height. The ordered height must only include the height in which you will operate the shade. Do not add to the height measurement
beyond the height that the shade will operate within.
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