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Measuring for blinds may be somewhat daunting, only it'due south actually quite straightforward and easy to exercise. This commodity provides simple instructions for measuring both within and outside windows.

Within mounted blinds are mounted within the window frame for a neater look. This is the about popular method, if the window depth allows it.

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    Exist sure to measure accurately. If the window is ready in a deep recess, plumbing fixtures the bullheaded inside makes for a bang-up finish. Just mistakes in measurements can ruin them altogether.

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    Measure for width. Measure the width of the recess in three places: at the top, at the middle, and at the bottom. Make certain yous hold both ends of the record on the inside edges of the recess. Note the smallest measurement, as it volition be the i you lot utilize.

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    Measure for height. Measure out the superlative of the window recess three times: at the left, in the center, and at the right. Make sure y'all hold both ends of the tape on the inside edges of the recess. Note the longest measurement, equally it will exist the one yous use.

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

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    Decide where the mount will be. It should be placed one 1⁄2 to 3 inches (3.viii to 7.6 cm) above the window.[1]

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    Measure for summit. Measure from the proposed location of the mount down to 2–four inches (five.1–x.2 cm) below the bottom of the window. This extra overlap is to block out light and ensure privacy.

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    Measure out for width. For the width of any set up 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 mount blinds on the wall in a higher place the window?

    Justin Kirkman

    Justin Kirkman

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    Yes, you can. In that location should be a 4x8 header beam that runs above the entire length of the window.

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  • Always use a steel tape measure for accuracy.

  • Ever measure at least twice earlier recording your concluding measurement.

  • Ever clearly indicate which measurement is the width and which is the height. It's very common for people to swap measurements if you are non careful, and then ever bespeak the width measurement first, then the height last (Westward x H).

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Things Y'all'll Need

  • Stepladder
  • Metal measuring tape
  • Pencil
  • Paper

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