Window Treatment Measurement: Blinds, Shades and Curtains

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WINDOW TREATMENT MEASUREMENT BLINDS, SHADES AND
CURTAINS
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Vinyl windows and doors
Window curtains and blinds are multi-utility
accessories. The general use of curtains, blinds
or shades is to block the view for privacy and
protection from sunlight, but due to the endless
availability of beautiful options, they also
contribute to the overall décor of the house. If
you plan to purchase new curtains, blinds or
shades, apart from choosing the color and
material, it is critical to choose the right size
undersized curtains or blinds arent of any use
and oversized ones wouldnt look great
either. The first step in choosing any window
covering is measuring your window for a good fit.
Attractive window treatment for a small window is
going to be different from a sliding glass door.
Also, depending on what you are purchasing, the
measuring technique differs.
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Measuring a window for blinds

• Inside-mounted horizontal blinds Inside mounted
  blinds are those which only cover the glass area
  and dont overlap the window frame. Here is how
  you can measure the window for it.
• Measure the width at three different places
  top, middle and bottom. If there is a difference,
  use the narrowest width.
• Measure the height at three different places
  left, middle and right. If there is a difference,
  use the longest height.
• Outside mounted horizontal blinds outside
  mounted blinds are those which overlap the window
  frame and may be greater in size than that of the
  frame.
• Measure the width where youd like to place the
  blinds. Add a minimum of 1.5 inches on both sides
  which would ensure privacy and sufficient light
  blockage.

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VINY WINDOW

• Measure the height from the top of the headrail
  location to the sill. It is recommended that you
  choose the top and bottom location as per your
  preference about the reach of the blind. You can
  consider adding 1.5 inches from the base of the
  window for proper light control and privacy.
• Inside-mounted vertical blinds
• Measure the width at three different places
  top, middle and bottom from opening to the
  sill. If there is a difference, use the narrowest
  width.
• Measure the height at three different places
  left, middle and right from opening to the
  sill. If there is a difference, use the longest
  height.
• Measure the two diagonal lengths of the window.
  If there is a difference in the two lengths, an
  outside-mounted blind is recommended.

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OUTSIDE-MOUNTED VERTICAL BLINDS

• Measure the width of the window and include the
  frame in the measurement. Add 3 inches on both
  sides for optimum privacy and light blockage.
• Measure the height from the top to the bottom.
  You can choose the top and bottom locations as
  per your size preference. You can add 3 inches at
  the top as the mounting at the top would require
  additional space.
• Patio door if the blinds are being purchased
  for the patio door, make sure the length up to
  the floor is not considered. Measure the length
  from the top to the floor and deduct a minimum of
  0.5 inch for clearance and better operation.

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Measuring the window for roller shades

• Inside-mounted roller shades since these shades
  are installed inside the frames, a minimum depth
  of 2 inches without a valence and 4 inches with a
  valence is necessary. The rest of the window
  measurement instruction is the same as that of
  inside-mounted vertical blinds.
• Outside-mounted roller shades these shades can
  be mounted over the existing molding or above it.
  If the shades are to be mounted on the wall above
  molding, the window treatment sizing would be the
  same as that of outside mounted vertical blinds.
  If the shades are to be mounted on the existing
  molding, this is how you need to take the
  measurement
• Without a valance measure the width of the trim
  from outer edges.
• With a valance measure the desired width that
  youd like to cover and add 3 inches on both
  sides for adequate privacy and light control.
• Measure the height from the top of the trim to
  the bottom location depending on how far youd
  like the shade to reach at the bottom.

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Length of the curtain Measure the height from
the top to the bottom. You can choose the bottom
location depending on how long you wish the
curtain to be. For patio doors, make sure the
entire length up to the floor is not considered,
a minimum deduction of 0.5 inch is necessary so
that the curtains do not touch the floor and get
in the way of the doors sliding mechanism.
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