You ll need this measurement to ensure your window recess meets the minimum depth requirement for an inside mount.
Measuring for blinds inside recess.
Measuring for vertical blinds.
Make sure you hold both ends of the tape on the inside edges of the recess.
The depth of the window should be a minimum of 90mm for 127mm blinds and 70mm for 90mm blinds.
Take the narrowest of the three width measurements and round down to the nearest 1 8.
At the left in the center and at the right.
When measuring for roller blinds inside a recess please take the width measurement across the top of the window to ensure the best fit even if you have tiling around the bottom as the narrower fabric will fall between the average piece of tiling.
When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.
2 measure the height inside the window opening from the top of the window opening to the window sill three times.
Note the longest measurement as it will be the one you use.
A deep window recess provides space for your blinds to fit neatly inside for a flush finish but if you have a shallow recess or prefer to keep this space clear fit your blind outside the recess.
1 measure the width inside the window opening at the top middle and bottom.
Measure the depth of your window frame from the front of the opening to the glass.
Always measure to the nearest 1 8 inch.
If you re interested in measuring for inside mount blinds follow these steps.
If you re interested in measuring for inside mount vertical blinds follow these steps.
Refer to the mounting requirements section for the window treatment you ve chosen to ensure your window.
You ll need this measurement to ensure your window recess meets the minimum depth requirement for an inside mount.
Measure the height of the window recess three times.
Check for any obstructions inside the window that might affect the movement of the blind.
Measure the depth of your window frame.
Decide if you want an inside mount or an outside mount before you begin the measuring process.
Read the pdf version here.
Measure once on the left at the center and on the right and take the longest of the three measurements.
Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.