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Measuring Considerations for any Window Treatment

Select Inside or Outside Mount

INSIDE MOUNT

OUTSIDE MOUNT

Inside mounted shades are contained within your

Outside mounted blinds or shades are mounted on your

window frame. Many people prefer an inside mount

wall or molding. They are often used to make a window

because it provides a finished, built-in look without

appear larger or to hide a less-than-attractive window,

covering the window molding; it is also suggested for the

when windows are not square, or when there is not

1st layer of a layered window treatment.

sufficient frame depth for inside mounting.

Considerations In Choosing Inside Mount Vs. Outside Mount

SURFACE ABOVE WINDOW

Outside Mount requires at least 2" of flat surface above your window or on the

FRAME DEPTH

window frame for mounting brackets. See chart for Recommended Overlap

Inside Mount requires adequate mounting depth

below.

within your frame. At least 2" is enough for most

treatments. If your frame isn’t deep enough for the

Using a metal tape, measure the area you want to cover, including any overlap on

frame depth

style you’ve chosen, you should use Outside Mount.

the surrounding wall. Remember you must have at least 2" of flat surface above

See chart for Product Depth.

the window opening to allow space for mounting brackets.

OBSTACLES

When you specify Outside Mount (except for Roller or Solar Shades, or Illusions

Check for any obstacles on your window, such as

Shadings) your treatment will be made to the exact size you specify (excluding

handles or cranks, that could interfere with your

trim). Roller, Solar and Illusions fabrics will be approximately. 1" narrower than

treatment’s operation with an Inside Mount. If there are

ordered. You can also order the treatment wider to avoid light gaps.

such obstacles, you should consider Outside Mount.

Also specify any extension brackets needed to clear handles, cranks, etc. as one

of your No Charge Options.

SQUARENESS

For Inside Mount your window should be square,

See Product Stacking Height or Width on next page to determine the wall area

otherwise your treatment may not work properly or

your treatment will cover when fully open.

hang attractively. To check for squareness measure

squareness

diagonally in both directions. If measurements differ

by over

", you should use Outside Mount.

Measuring Guide

If You Have Selected:

INSIDE MOUNT

OUTSIDE MOUNT

STEP 1: Measure the inside width at 3 locations, top,

STEP 1: Measure the outside width of the area you wish

middle and bottom. Record the smallest of the 3

to cover. If space allows we recommend adding overlap

measurements. This is your ordering width. We make the

to reduce light, see Recommended Overlap Chart below.

necessary deductions (approximately 1/2").

This is your ordering width.

Note: If you are ordering for a Roller or Solar shade,

STEP 2: Measure the height of the area you wish to

record only the top width.

cover. This is your ordering height.

STEP 2: Measure the height at 3 locations, left, middle

and right side. Record the longest of the 3 measurements.

Recommended Overlap

This is your ordering height.

PLEASE NOTE:

When measuring for an inside mount, do not add to the size of your prod-

Overlap Width,

Overlap Height,

uct for a tighter fit. It will not fit properly in your window.

Product

Outside Mount

Product Depth

Horizontal Blinds &

2" top,

3" (1

⁄

" ea. side)

Shades

⁄

" bottom

MINIMUM DEPTH

2" top,

Roller Shades

3" (1

⁄

" ea. side)

You’ll need this much unobstructed depth, including any

⁄

" bottom

handles, locks, etc., to Inside Mount that treatment.

Sheer Horizontal

3" top,

6" (3" ea. side)

Shadings

⁄

" bottom

FLUSH MOUNT

For the face of your treatment to be flush with the wall,

4" top;

make sure your frame depth is the same or greater than

4" below sill, or

Drapery & Panels

12" (6" ea. side)

the Flush Mount depth indicated on the chart.

⁄

" above floor

Valances & Cornices 2" (1" ea. side)

2" top

MEASURING GUIDE:

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