2019-2020 Purchasing Guide Volume 6

How to Measure for Window Coverings

How to Measure for Window Coverings re extremely important with any window treatment. ring device. A steel measuring tape is the only ng windows. f Mounting ing installation. Blinds are mounted in two ways, inside the window fra e. HOWTOMEASURE FORWINDOWCOVERINGS The correct measurements are extremely important with any window treatment. Begin with the correct measuring device. A steel measuring tape is the only accurate device for measuring windows. SELECTING THE TYPE OF MOUNTING Determine the type of mounting installation. Blinds are mounted in two ways, inside the window frame or outside the window frame. tant with any window treatment. l measuring tape is the only

OUTSIDE MOUNT Outside mounts are mounted on the wall or the molding. It is best to overlap the window opening at least 1-1/2" on each side when installing horizontal blinds and 3" on each side when installing vertical blinds. MEASURING WIDTH AND LENGTH FOR OUTSIDE MOUNT Measure the area that the blind is to cover. For horizontal blinds, it is suggested to overlap the window opening by 1-1/2" on each side for a total of 3". By providing overlap, privacy is maintained. For vertical blinds, it is recommended to overlap the window opening by 3" on each side for a total of 6". It is suggested that a vertical be mounted 3" above the window opening. Allow enough space above the window for the mounting brackets: • Horizontal blinds allow 2" • Vertical blinds allow 3" Note: When outside mount blinds are specified, no factory deductions are taken. The blinds will be made to the size that is specified.

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CONFIRMINGMEASUREMENTS The most common error in ordering blinds is reversing the width and the length measurement. Always confirm the width being the measurement that goes across and the length being the up and down measurement.

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