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Kindly use a metal measuring tape, as flexible cloth tapes are
not accurate. Take
notes clearly. Indicate which measurement is the width and which
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Measure each window separately. Although windows might appear
to be the same size, they could vary enough to require different
size treatments.
Many windows are not square. Measure for width in three places:
top of window, middle of window, and bottom of window. For an
inside mount, go by the narrowest width, otherwise your window
treatment might not be able to fit inside the window casing. If
any of your top, middle or bottom measurements differ by more
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| Horizontal
blinds & plates, roll-up and roman shades
Inside mount
installation:
Width: Measure [A]
where headrail will be installed.
Length: Measure [B] from top of inside casing
to windowsill.
Outside
mount installation:
Width: Measure [C] where headrail will be
installed. For maximum privacy and light control, horizontal
blind and pleated shade headrails must overlap window opening
at least 1 1/2" on each side: Roman shades must overlap
window at least 2" on each side.
Length: Measure [D] where top of headrail
will be installed to the sill or floor.
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mount vs. flush inside mount
Inside
mount installation:
For this type of mount, the brackets will be installed on
the inside face of your window casing, so the blind or shade
will fit inside the window.
Flush
Inside mount installation:
The brackets are installed the same way as an inside mount
mentioned above. However, additional casement depth is needed
so the blind will not protrude past the window opening.
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items 2 to 3 times window width to achieve desired fullness
after shirring |
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B.
windowsill Length
C. apron length
D. floor length |
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rod - pocket and pole - top
Determine
Width:
Measure window width [A] including casing, if any. Rod pocket
items are not hung flat - they are gathered and shirred, so
you'll need extra fabric to cover your window.
Determine
Length:
Measure how far down you want your window covering to go.
You generally have three options when determining the length:
Measure
from the top of the rod or pole to the windowsill [B]. Subtract
1/2" from that measurement and order that length.
Measure
from the top of the rod or pole to the apron [C]. Order that
length. Measure from the top of the rod or pole to the floor
[D]. Subtract 1/2" from that measurement and order that
length.
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B.
windowsill Length
C. apron length
D. floor length |
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Return:
The measurement
from the wall to the
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Stackback:
The amount
of space needed on
either side of the
window if pinch-
pleated draperies
are to clear the
glass when they are
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- pleated draperies
To
replace existing draperies:
Simply measure across the top of both panels. Order that width.
Next, measure down the side of one of the panels. Order that
length.
To
measure for new draperies:
Determine Width:
You will first need to determine your rod width.
Determine
Drapery Length
The rod should be positioned at least 2" to 4" above
the window so pleats are not seen from the outside. Measure
for length from where the top of the rod will be positioned
to the desired length. Most common lengths are to the windowsill
[B], just below the window trim (or apron) [C], or to the
floor [D]. If using a decorative traverse rod or pole with
rings, measure from the eye of the carrier or ring to the
sill, apron or floor. Apron in normally calculated by adding
6" to the height till the sill.
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