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Window Blinds Measuring Instructions
You can mount your window blinds or window shades inside the window frame/casing or outside mounted to the wall above the window.... more
You can mount your window blinds or window shades inside the window frame/casing or outside mounted to the wall above the window.... more
Door Blinds - How to Measure for French Door or Traditional Door Blinds
Measuring for French door blinds and shades is slightly different from measuring a standard window because the treatment is mounted directly to the face of the door. You need enough overlap around the glass for privacy and light control while also making sure the blind or shade does not interfere with the door handle, locks, trim or other hardware.
... moreHow to Measure Blinds for Corner Windows
Measuring blinds or shades for two windows that meet in a corner requires a little more planning than measuring a standard window. If both treatments are made to extend all the way into the same corner, the headrails, rollers or shade fabric can interfere with each other.
... moreMeasure Window Shades or Blinds for Tile or Molding
Tile, decorative molding or other trim at the bottom of a window can make an inside-mount blind or shade more difficult to measure. The top of the window opening may be wide enough for a normal shade, while the bottom becomes narrower where the tile or molding projects into the opening.
... moreHow to Measure Vertical Blinds for Sliding Glass Doors
Measuring vertical blinds for a sliding glass door involves more than measuring the glass. You also need to consider the door trim or molding, where the headrail will actually be mounted, how much space the vertical blind will occupy when it is fully open, and whether door handles, walls, cabinets or other obstructions will interfere with the treatment.
... moreHow to Measure Blinds and Shades for Angled Top Windows
Angled top windows, sometimes called triangular or sloped-top windows, can be difficult to cover with a standard rectangular blind or shade because the top of the opening is not level. One practical solution is to mount a standard blind or shade at the point where the angle begins and leave the triangular portion above uncovered.
... moreHow to Measure Bay Windows for Blinds and Shades
Bay windows can add beauty, natural light, and architectural character to a home, but they often require special consideration when measuring for window blinds and shades. Because bay windows consist of multiple window sections joined at angles, proper measurements are important to ensure the custom window treatments fit correctly and operate without interfering with one another.
... moreHow to Measure Two Blinds Side by Side in One Window
Large windows can sometimes be too wide or heavy for one horizontal blind, or you may want the flexibility to operate different sections of the window independently. One solution is to install two separate blinds side by side within the same window opening. Another option on select products is to use two or more blind sections beneath one shared headrail.
... moreHow to Measure Blinds and Shades Below an Arched Window
Arched windows are beautiful architectural features, and you do not necessarily have to cover the arch itself to add privacy and light control to the rectangular portion of the window below it. One popular solution is to mount a blind or shade horizontally at the point where the arch begins, leaving the curved portion above completely open.
... moreMeasuring Roller Shades
Each roller shades comes with a cord lift. The side in which the lift cord is located will have a gap to allow room for the lift.
The measurement will be the tip to tip measurement and will take into account the width of the controls....
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Each roller shades comes with a cord lift. The side in which the lift cord is located will have a gap to allow room for the lift.
The measurement will be the tip to tip measurement and will take into account the width of the controls....
moreHorizontal Window Blinds Stack Height
When shopping for horizontal blinds, one detail often overlooked is the stack height, the space blinds occupy at the top of your window when fully raised. Understanding horizontal window blinds stack height helps you plan for light control, visibility, and installation fit.... more
When shopping for horizontal blinds, one detail often overlooked is the stack height, the space blinds occupy at the top of your window when fully raised. Understanding horizontal window blinds stack height helps you plan for light control, visibility, and installation fit.... more
Vertical Blinds Stack Height
When vertical blinds are drawn, the open vanes gather together forming a "stack" on one side of the window. The size of the vertical blinds stack will vary and is directly proportional to the width of the window blinds. The wider the window blinds are, the more vanes the blinds have and the more room the stack will take up.... more
When vertical blinds are drawn, the open vanes gather together forming a "stack" on one side of the window. The size of the vertical blinds stack will vary and is directly proportional to the width of the window blinds. The wider the window blinds are, the more vanes the blinds have and the more room the stack will take up.... more
Cellular Shade Stack Height
Cellular shade stack height is the size of the cellular shade when it is completely raised. The longer the shade, the more material it has and so the stack height increases. Because of their unique design cell shades a compact when raised.... more
Cellular shade stack height is the size of the cellular shade when it is completely raised. The longer the shade, the more material it has and so the stack height increases. Because of their unique design cell shades a compact when raised.... more
How to Measure for Plantation Shutters
- Use a metal tape for accurate measurements
- Measure to the nearest 1/8"
Quick Ship Wood Shutter Measuring Instructions
Our Quick Ship Wood Shutters are available only in outside mount. This means each wooden shutter mounts to the surface of the wall outside the window frame. ... more
Our Quick Ship Wood Shutters are available only in outside mount. This means each wooden shutter mounts to the surface of the wall outside the window frame. ... more
How to Measure for Drapery or Curtain Rods
At this time we do not offer any draperies or drapery hardware. However, we have many fabrics used in draperies in our Roman Shades.... more
At this time we do not offer any draperies or drapery hardware. However, we have many fabrics used in draperies in our Roman Shades.... more
Proper Installation of Window Treatments Depends Upon Proper Measurement
Properly installing window treatments is impossible if the process didn't begin with proper window measurement. Sadly, many novice shoppers fail to recognize the importance of measurements until it's too late. ... more
Properly installing window treatments is impossible if the process didn't begin with proper window measurement. Sadly, many novice shoppers fail to recognize the importance of measurements until it's too late. ... more
How To Measure for Drapery Panels
Measuring for custom drapery panels is simple, just follow these easy steps:... more
Measuring for custom drapery panels is simple, just follow these easy steps:... more
How to Measure Blinds and Shades Between Cabinets
Sometimes a blind or shade needs to fit within a fixed space rather than inside a traditional window frame. A common example is a window located between two kitchen cabinets, built-ins, bookcases or other permanent surfaces.
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