Use a Metal Measuring Tape (Cloth Tapes May Stretch)
Blinds & shades are mounted inside the window casing.
Width
– Measure in 3 places to the nearest 1/8″
– Order using the shortest measurement
Height
– Measure in 3 places to the nearest 1/8″
– Order using the longest measurement
Blinds & shades are mounted outside the window casing. Eliminates the light gap around windows.
Width & Height
– Measure the exact width and height of the area to be covered
– Add 4″ to both width and height for better light and privacy control
– 2″ for each side as per drawing
Use a Metal Measuring Tape (Cloth Tapes May Stretch)
Blinds are mounted inside the window or door casing.
Width
– Measure in 3 places to the nearest 1/8″
– Order using the shortest measurement
Height
– Measure in 3 places to the nearest 1/8″
– Order using the longest measurement
Blinds are mounted outside the window casing.
To measure your blinds for Patio Doors, please use the measuring instructions below.
Width & Height
– Measure the exact width and height of the area to be covered
– Add 4″ to both width and height for better light and privacy control
– 2″ for each side as per drawing
Blinds are mounted on the outside of the door frame.
Width
– Measure the exact width of the area to be covered.
– Add 4″ to the width. 2″ for each side as per drawing.
Height
– Measure the exact height of the area to be covered.
– Add 2″ to the height at the top, and deduct 1/2″ at the bottom so the vanes are clear of the floor.
Use a Metal Measuring Tape (Cloth Tapes May Stretch)
DualDrape™ is recommended for Outside Mount.
Shade is mounted outside the window casing.
Width
To minimize light leakage, the fabric vanes should overlap the opening on the right & left side at least 4″. Select the closest width (rounding up) from the track sizes available.
Height
The length from the top of the headrail to the bottom of the fabric. The fabric vanes should overlap the window opening at least 3″ at the top & bottom.
Shade is mounted outside the door casing.
Width
To minimize light leakage, the fabric vanes should overlap the opening on the right & left side at least 4″. Select the closest width (rounding up) in the track sizes available.
Height
The length from the top of the headrail to the bottom of the fabric. The fabric vanes should overlap the window opening at least 3″. Deduct 1/2″ at the bottom.
Shade is mounted on the inside of the door frame or window casing.
Width
– Measure in 3 places to the nearest 1/8″
– Order using the shortest measurement
Height
– Measure in 3 places to the nearest 1/8″
– Order using the longest measurement
Use a Metal Measuring Tape (Cloth Tapes May Stretch)
Pro Tips:
– Use metal measuring tape, as cloth tapes may stretch.
– Measure to the nearest 1/16”
– Do NOT add or subtract. Order with the exact measurements.
– Always measure twice to ensure accuracy.
Tools needed for measuring
– Metal measuring tape
– Pencil
– Paper
Step 1: Window Frame Size
Measure inside width and height in 3 places.
PRO TIP: Take two diagonal measurements. If the difference between the two is greater than 1/4 inch, an outside mount is recommended.
Does your window tilt inward?
Do you have a protruding sill or window trim?
Step 4: Wall Clearance for Outside Mounts
Measure how much wall space is around your window. Use the smallest measurement.
Note: Measuring for Outside Mount Frames
There is a minimum mounting space requirement for outside mounted shutters. See chart for details:
| Frame Style |
Min. Space Required |
| L Frame |
1 1/2″ |
| Deco Frame |
2 5/8″ |
Measure the depth of the window – from the edge of the wall to the window pane.
