Measuring for vertical blinds

Inside Mount Installation

For inside mount the factory will make the deduction.Round the measurement down to the nearest 1/8

To find width:

Measure the opening across the top where the headrail is to be installed from inside of jamb on left to inside of jamb on right. Round the measurement down to the nearest 1/8"

To find length:

Measure from the inside top of the opening on the left, atthe center, and on the right to the sill; round the measurement down to thenearest 1/8" and note the smallest dimension. Do not make any allowances:the factory will make all adjustments so the headrail will fit the openingproperly and the vanes will clear the sill by 1/4" to 1/2".Rounddown to the nearest 1/8"

 

Outside Mount Installation

For outside mount Blind should extend 4" above and 4" below openingor window moulding. Blind should overlap opening at least 4" on eachside to ensure privacy.

To find width:

Measure the width of the area to be covered at the place where the headrailwill be installed to the nearest 1/8". Blind should overlap opening atleast 4" on each side to ensure privacy.Round down to the nearest 1/8"

To find length:

Measure the length of the area to be covered and round down to the nearest1/8". Blind should extend 4" above and 4" below opening orwindow moulding. For ceiling-to-floor installations, make adequate allowancefor carpeting. Specifying OB measurement means the factory makes no deductionallowances.Round down to the nearest 1/8"

 

Patio Doors

Blind should extend 4" above opening or window moulding to allow for mounting bracket.
Round down to the nearest 1/8"

To find width:

Measure the width of the area to be covered at the place where the headrail will be installed to the nearest 1/8". Blind should overlap opening at least 4" on each side to ensure privacy.Round down to the nearest 1/8"

To find length:

Measure the length of the area to be covered and round down to the nearest 1/8". Blind should extend 4" above opening or window moulding to allow for mounting bracket. For ceiling-to-floor installations, deduct 1/2" for proper clearance. Specifying OB measurement means the factory makes no deductions allowances.

To ensure easy access through the door and allow adequate overlap, consider the stack width. Round down to the nearest 1/8"