When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.
How do you measure your windows for blinds.
1 measure the width inside the window opening at the top middle and bottom.
Left center and right.
Always measure to the nearest 1 8 inch.
Take the narrowest of the three width measurements and round down to the nearest 1 8.
Decide if you want an inside mount or an outside mount before you begin the measuring process.
For the width of any set of blinds carefully measure the width of the window and add between 2 and 4 inches on each side.
Use the smallest measurement if you re measuring for sheer shades vertical blinds solar shades or roller shades.
Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.
For solar shades and vertical blinds record the width at the top of the window only.
Measure the width inside the window frame at the top middle and bottom to allow for variances in construction.
Then if possible add at least 3 inches to each side to ensure you re covering the light gap and to maximize privacy.
When measuring for outside mount horizontal blinds start by measuring the window s width.
For all other blinds and shades use the longest measurement.
2 measure the height inside the window opening from the top of the window opening to the window sill three times.