2 measure the height inside the window opening from the top of the window opening to the window sill three times.
Measuring for blinds inside recess.
Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.
First please check that the blind will fit inside recess the window.
Recess mount to fit in the recess of the window 1.
Measuring for vertical blinds.
If you re interested in measuring for inside mount blinds follow these steps.
1 measure the width inside the window opening at the top middle and bottom.
Note the longest measurement as it will be the one you use.
You ll need this measurement to ensure your window recess meets the minimum depth requirement for an inside mount.
The depth of the window should be a minimum of 90mm for 127mm blinds and 70mm for 90mm blinds.
For blind fitting without using a recess space we recommend allowing a 5cm 2 overlap either side of your window and an additional 10cm 4 to the.
Always measure to the nearest 1 8 inch.
Refer to the mounting requirements section for the window treatment you ve chosen to ensure your window.
Make sure you hold both ends of the tape on the inside edges of the recess.
Read the pdf version here.
When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.
Measure the depth of your window frame.
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.
Check for any obstructions inside the window that might affect the movement of the blind.
Take the narrowest of the three width measurements and round down to the nearest 1 8.
Measure the depth of your window frame from the front of the opening to the glass.
You ll need this measurement to ensure your window recess meets the minimum depth requirement for an inside mount.
Measure once on the left at the center and on the right and take the longest of the three measurements.
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.
If you re interested in measuring for inside mount vertical blinds follow these steps.