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Measuring for blinds may be somewhat daunting, just it's really quite straightforward and easy to do. This commodity provides simple instructions for measuring both within and outside windows.

Inside mounted blinds are mounted inside the window frame for a neater look. This is the about popular method, if the window depth allows information technology.

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    Exist sure to measure accurately. If the window is set in a deep recess, fitting the blind inside makes for a neat finish. But mistakes in measurements tin ruin them birthday.

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    Mensurate for width. Measure out the width of the recess in three places: at the elevation, at the middle, and at the bottom. Make certain yous hold both ends of the tape on the inside edges of the recess. Note the smallest measurement, every bit it will be the i you use.

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    Measure for summit. Measure the height of the window recess three times: at the left, in the center, and at the correct. Brand sure you concur both ends of the tape on the within edges of the recess. Note the longest measurement, equally information technology will exist the i you use.

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Exterior mounted blinds are mounted on the wall outside the window frame. This is not the preferred method, just an bereft window depth may crave this type of mounting.

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    Make up one's mind where the mountain volition be. It should be placed i 1⁄2 to 3 inches (3.8 to 7.6 cm) above the window.[one]

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    Measure out for tiptop. Mensurate from the proposed location of the mountain down to 2–4 inches (v.1–10.ii cm) below the bottom of the window. This extra overlap is to cake out light and ensure privacy.

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    Measure for width. For the width of any ready of blinds, carefully measure out the width of the window and add betwixt 2 and 4 inches on each side.

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    Can I mountain blinds on the wall above the window?

    Justin Kirkman

    Justin Kirkman

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    Yes, you can. There should exist a 4x8 header beam that runs in a higher place the entire length of the window.

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  • Always use a steel tape measure for accuracy.

  • Ever measure at to the lowest degree twice earlier recording your terminal measurement.

  • Always clearly indicate which measurement is the width and which is the superlative. It's very mutual for people to bandy measurements if you are not careful, and so ever bespeak the width measurement get-go, then the height final (W x H).

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Things Yous'll Need

  • Stepladder
  • Metal measuring record
  • Pencil
  • Newspaper

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