Measuring Instructions for blinds, shades and shutters

Measuring Instructions for Roller Shades and SheerWeaves

Width Measure the exact width (left to right) of the inside top edge of the window frame. Write down that size making sure that it is the first number of the measurement. This is the width you will order. Deductions: Spring Roller Chain Mechanism 1" Metal Roller 14" – 71 7/8" 1 3/8” Metal Roller 72" and greater 1" Metal Roller 12" – 71 7/8" 1" Metal Roller 72" and greater Inside Mount Inside Mount Tip to tip 0 0 0 0 Fabric 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 1/4" 1 1/4" *Do not attempt to account for fabric deductions by changing measurements on inside mount shades. *** Finished product on all inside mount blinds will be made to your size specifications and will be tip to tip. The actual fabric width will be 1 ¼” less than the total measurement for inside mount and chain lifts and will be 1 ¾ “ less for inside mount and spring lifts. If you are planning to do a flush mount, please ensure that you have the space required to do so--you'll find the 'Flush mounting space required' under the Features tab for your blinds. If you are installing 2 or more separate roller shades in the same window, please follow these measuring instructions Height Measure the exact height (top to bottom) from the top inside edge down to the window sill in three places. Take the largest of the three measurements. Write down that size making sure that it is the second number of the measurement. This is the height you will order. Roller shades will be come w/ extra fabric. *width and length measurements may vary +/- 1/8”

Width Measure the exact width (left to right) of the wooden or metal window frame or how wide you would like the blind or shade to be. Make sure to measure wide enough as to cover the entire window and provide maximum light gap coverage. There is no rule on the width of blinds other than to make sure that it is wide enough to cover the opening. Write down your measurement of the width, making sure that it is the first number of the measurement—this will be the total width of the roller blind from tip to tip. Keep in mind that the fabric on the roller will be either 1 ¾’’ or 1 ¼” less than your measured width, per the chart below, so you may want to increase the width measurement to make sure that the fabric is wide enough to cover the window opening: Deductions: Spring Roller Chain Mechanism 1” Metal Roller 14” – 71 7/8 1 3/8” Metal Roller 72” and greater 1” Metal Roller 12” – 71 7/8 1 3/8” Metal Roller 72” and greater Outside Mount Outside Mount Tip to tip 0 0 0 0 Fabric 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 1 1/4" 1 1/4" Height Measure the height you would like the blind to be by measuring top to bottom. Take the largest of the three measurements. Write down that size making sure that it is the second number of the measurement. This is the height you will order. Roller shades will come w/ extra fabric. *width and length measurements may vary +/- 1/8”