Inside mount window treatments are installed inside the window frame or casing they provide a sleek clean look which can showcase your window size and moldings.
Measuring for blinds inside mount.
1 measure the width inside the window opening at the top and round down to the nearest 1 8 measurement.
Measure the width of the window opening in 3 places at the top in the middle and along the bottom edge or sill.
Inside mounts are the cleanest look because they fit snugly inside the window frame.
How to measure inside mount blinds.
Be sure to measure accurately.
When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.
Decide if you want an inside mount or an outside mount before you begin the measuring process.
If the edge of the window is flush with the wall you ll need to use an outside mount blind.
Inside mounted blinds are mounted inside the window frame for a neater look.
If the window is set in a deep recess fitting the blind inside makes for a neat finish.
Measure once on the left at the center and on the right and take the shortest of the three measurements and.
Always measure to the nearest 1 8 inch.
How to measure for blinds mounted inside the window.
If you re interested in measuring for inside mount blinds follow these steps.
Measuring for vertical blinds inside mounted vertical blinds.
But mistakes in measurements can ruin them.
2 measure the height inside the window opening from the top of the window opening to the window sill three times.
Inside mounting occurs when the blind is installed inside the window frame.
The window casing must be at least 2 3 4 deep for flush track mount or 3 3 4 deep for flush vane mount see diagram above.
Measure the depth of your window frame.
This is the most popular method if the window depth allows it.
Window should have a minimum recessed space of 2 3 8 for.
Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.