| Follow these instructions when measuring for Roman Shades, Roller Shades, Solar Shades and Horizontal Blinds. |
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| Inside Mount |
| Inside-mount blinds and shades are installed inside the window casing. Minimum depth requirements vary by product and headrail type or by tube size for Solar Shades. See your designer or sales associate for complete details. |
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Measure the exact inside width of window casing from one inside edge to the other in three different places. Record the narrowest measurement. |
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Measure the exact height in three different places from top edge of opening to top of sill. Record the longest measurement. Solar Shades should be measured at the top only. |
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Do not take any deductions for clearance. The factory will take necessary deductions for a perfect fit. |
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Measure the window diagonally in two places, as shown. If the diagonal dimensions are not equal, we recommend an outside mount application for optimal function and aesthetics. |
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| Additional Information for Measuring Solar Shades and Roller Shades |
| On continuous-loop inside mounts, there is up to 3/4" light gap per side. On cordless inside mounts, there is approximately 1" of light gap on the right and just over 1/2" on the left.
For optimal light and glare control, outside mount is recommended, or you may add a secondary soft window treatment (drapery or curtain) to hide the light gap on an inside mount.
Fabric width is 1 1/8"–1 3/8" narrower than finished shade width of the tube and its components on continuous-loop shades.
Fabric width is 1"–1 1/4" narrower than finished shade width of the tube and components (without valance or side covers) on cordless shade.
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| Outside Mount |
Outside-mount blinds and shades are installed outside the window casing, covering an area larger than the window itself. |
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Measure the exact width to be covered. Be sure the measurement overlaps the window opening by at least 1 1/2;" on each side (3" total overlap) to ensure light control and privacy. |
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- For Solar Shades, make sure the measurement overlaps the window opening by at least 3" on each side (6" total overlap) to ensure light control and privacy.
- See your designer or sales associate for complete details.
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Measure exact height to be covered, including desired overlap (typically from top edge of molding to bottom edge, or to top of sill if there is one). |
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The factory makes NO allowances on outside mount. |
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