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Measuring for blinds may be somewhat daunting, simply it'south really quite straightforward and easy to do. This article provides elementary instructions for measuring both inside and outside windows.

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

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    Be sure to measure accurately. If the window is set in a deep recess, fitting the bullheaded within makes for a smashing finish. But mistakes in measurements can ruin them altogether.

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    Measure for width. Mensurate the width of the recess in iii places: at the top, at the centre, and at the bottom. Make sure you hold both ends of the tape on the within edges of the recess. Note the smallest measurement, every bit it volition be the one you use.

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    Mensurate for pinnacle. Measure out the superlative of the window recess 3 times: at the left, in the heart, and at the right. Make sure you hold both ends of the tape on the inside edges of the recess. Note the longest measurement, every bit it will be the 1 you employ.

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Exterior mounted blinds are mounted on the wall exterior the window frame. This is not the preferred method, but an insufficient window depth may require this type of mounting.

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    Make up one's mind where the mount will be. It should exist placed ane 1⁄ii to three inches (3.8 to 7.half-dozen cm) above the window.[1]

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    Measure for height. Measure from the proposed location of the mount down to 2–4 inches (5.i–10.2 cm) beneath 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 mensurate the width of the window and add between 2 and 4 inches on each side.

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    Can I mount blinds on the wall above the window?

    Justin Kirkman

    Justin Kirkman

    Community Answer

    Aye, you can. At that place should be a 4x8 header beam that runs above the entire length of the window.

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  • E'er utilise a steel record measure for accuracy.

  • Always measure out at least twice before recording your terminal measurement.

  • Always clearly betoken which measurement is the width and which is the acme. It'due south very mutual for people to swap measurements if yous are not careful, so e'er indicate the width measurement first, then the height last (Westward 10 H).

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Things You'll Need

  • Stepladder
  • Metal measuring record
  • Pencil
  • Newspaper

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