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How To Measure Your Window For Blinds
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 Window
blinds are a very popular choice when it comes to window treatments.
Available is a multitude of colors and designs, you are sure to
find the one to compliment your décor. Window blinds are
made with a variety of materials as well, such as metal, vinyl,
plastic, aluminum and wood. Take care to measure your window carefully
before purchasing you window blinds, especially if you are ordering
them online!
Measuring For Your Horizontal Window Blinds
When measuring for your window blinds, make sure you use a metal
tape measure, yardstick, or other non-flexible measuring device
to insure accuracy of your measurements. There are two basic mounting
methods for your window blinds – inside mount and outside
mount.
Outside Mounted Blinds
Outside mounted blind hardware is positioned and mounted to your
window casing in most instances. When measuring for your outside
mounted window blinds make sure to measure where your blinds will
be mounted and positioned from. Outside mounted blinds require only
the width and length as the included hardware allows for differences
in the actual window blind slat size. All window blinds measurements
are taken to 1/8-inch accuracy.
Inside Mounted Blinds
Inside mounted window blinds require more precise measurements
and also require you to take into consideration these measurements
when choosing your desired blind slat width/size. The length or
height measurements should be taken from the left, middle, and right
sides between the window jamb header and the windowsill. Use the
largest measurement rounded up to the next 1/8 inch when ordering
your blinds. Inside mounted blind hardware is mounted directly to
the inside of the window jamb. When measuring the inside width of
your blinds make sure to measure at the top, middle and bottom opening
of the window jamb. Measuring in these three places may give you
different measurements as all windows and their jambs are square.
Make sure to use the smallest measurement when ordering your blinds.
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