How to measure a window for window blinds - Primo Blinds - window blinds guide to how to measure for ouside mount window blinds, measuring for outside mount blinds

how to measure for ouside mount window blinds, measuring for outside mount blinds

Window blinds can really make the difference between a bland room and a room that makes people say wow. Measuring for those blinds can make the difference between a well dressed window and an eyesore. Here we will detail the steps to correctly measure a window for custom made blinds and shades.

Outside mount blinds are installed outside the window casing. They cover the window completely and are used to make it look larger or hide an unsightly window. Again, you are going to measure the window with a steel tape.

First measure the width of the window from outside edge of casing to outside edge of casing. Add 3” onto this measurement for an overlap of 1.5” on either side. Next, measure the exact height to be covered, normally from the top edge of the window casing to the bottom edge or the sill.

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Clint Miller is an avid do-it-yourselfer who together with his wife has completed dozens of home improvement projects in the process of revitalizing their first home. He has written several published articles and regularly updates his website to include DIY tips and tricks along with articles, home improvement news and project updates.