Follow these simple steps to measure your windows for an outside mount window treatment.
How to measure windows for blinds outside mount.
Consider adding an extra 3 inches to the width and height for optimum light control and privacy.
Measure the width of the window open and case moldings to determine how wide you want the blinds.
Measure the overall area to be covered.
A steel tape measure is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.
Measure above the window first to make sure you have at least 2 of flat space on the molding or wall.
When measuring to fit any of these blinds to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.
Don t round to a half or whole inch.
Always measure to the nearest 1 8 inch.
Place the end of your tape measure against the left side of your window and extend it to the furthest point on the right side.
Instructions choose a blind style.
Take the width measurement from the outermost points of your window or trim.
How to measure for blinds mounted outside the window outside mounting occurs outside the window frame and covers the complete window frame overlapping to the wall outside the frame.
Next measure the width you want covered.
The extra width provides more privacy and light blockage.
Measure for the height of the.
Outside mounts require at least 2 inches of flat surface above the window or frame for mounting brackets.
If your window has trim around it find the width from the outer edges of the trim instead so it s completely covered by the blinds.
Outside mounting works for nearly any style of window covering since you are simply mounting it to the wall around the window.