Properly installing window treatments is impossible if the process didn't begin with proper window measurement. Sadly, many novice shoppers fail to recognize the importance of measurements until it's too late.
Inaccurate or improper measurements of your windows will lead to shoddy installation. Shoddy installation will lead to a dissatisfaction with your window treatments purchase. Improper installation can leave noticeable gaps between the treatment and the window casing that are obvious even at 1/8 inch.
There are simple guidelines you can follow to ensure you have the basic measurements you need to get started. You may find that the product you eventually end up with requires additional or slightly altered measurements, but starting the process off with the appropriate basic measurements is important. You will use them to gather estimates on pricing and unless the product you choose to purchase requires "special instruction" measurements you'll be ready to go with your exact measurements when it's time to buy.
If you aren't sure which type of window treatment you are looking to purchase you should probably take two separate sets of measurements. One would be for any window treatment that mounts inside a window frame/casing and the other would be for any window treatment that mounts to the wall above the window.
For products that mount outside the window casing you need to take three measurements vertically and three measurements horizontally. Don't do too much estimating or rounding up or down. Take exact measurements; recording the measurements all the way to 1/8 inch. If you decide to purchase and install horizontal blinds you'll add 3 inches to the length and width measurements. But when mounting vertical blinds products you'll add 4 inches to the width measurements and 3 inches to the length.
For interior mount products you will again take the three measurements running in each direction. And you will again be as specific in your measurements as possible (to the 1/8 inch). You'll take your longest vertical measurement and your shortest horizontal measurement to use in your calculations and product ordering.
When mounting inside the window casing you'll also need to take a depth measurement. This is so that your product will be able to mount and hang flush with the interior wall after installation. The depth measurement is taken between the interior wall and the window. You should be able to access depth requirements for any products you are considering easily on their list of specifications.
These basic measuring guidelines can't guarantee that you're installation will go smoothly and perfectly. But it can definitely get your search for the right window treatments off to the best start. You'll have what you need for cost estimates and you'll have the ordering and installation measurements you need for the majority of window treatment products out there. - 31366
Inaccurate or improper measurements of your windows will lead to shoddy installation. Shoddy installation will lead to a dissatisfaction with your window treatments purchase. Improper installation can leave noticeable gaps between the treatment and the window casing that are obvious even at 1/8 inch.
There are simple guidelines you can follow to ensure you have the basic measurements you need to get started. You may find that the product you eventually end up with requires additional or slightly altered measurements, but starting the process off with the appropriate basic measurements is important. You will use them to gather estimates on pricing and unless the product you choose to purchase requires "special instruction" measurements you'll be ready to go with your exact measurements when it's time to buy.
If you aren't sure which type of window treatment you are looking to purchase you should probably take two separate sets of measurements. One would be for any window treatment that mounts inside a window frame/casing and the other would be for any window treatment that mounts to the wall above the window.
For products that mount outside the window casing you need to take three measurements vertically and three measurements horizontally. Don't do too much estimating or rounding up or down. Take exact measurements; recording the measurements all the way to 1/8 inch. If you decide to purchase and install horizontal blinds you'll add 3 inches to the length and width measurements. But when mounting vertical blinds products you'll add 4 inches to the width measurements and 3 inches to the length.
For interior mount products you will again take the three measurements running in each direction. And you will again be as specific in your measurements as possible (to the 1/8 inch). You'll take your longest vertical measurement and your shortest horizontal measurement to use in your calculations and product ordering.
When mounting inside the window casing you'll also need to take a depth measurement. This is so that your product will be able to mount and hang flush with the interior wall after installation. The depth measurement is taken between the interior wall and the window. You should be able to access depth requirements for any products you are considering easily on their list of specifications.
These basic measuring guidelines can't guarantee that you're installation will go smoothly and perfectly. But it can definitely get your search for the right window treatments off to the best start. You'll have what you need for cost estimates and you'll have the ordering and installation measurements you need for the majority of window treatment products out there. - 31366
About the Author:
Chris Stanley is a window treatments expert at Blinds Chalet. Blinds Chalet has over 25 years of experience in the window coverings sector and strives to educate consumers about purchasing and installing window blinds before they buy. Focusing on high quality, company tested and approved window treatments at affordable prices, Blinds Chalet is a resource for all things window blinds related.
