How To Measure Windows For Blinds And Curtains

Measure the width of the area over the window you want covered.

How to measure windows for blinds and curtains.

Options include measuring from the drapery rod to the window sill to a little below the sill or all the way to the floor. Measure the width at 3 points across to check the window is square. Record the narrowest width and longest height. Measure the drop at 3 points to check your window is square.

If uneven the shortest measurement will be used. However for curtains to fall below a window sill measure roughly 20cm below or if there is a radiator underneath measure 3cm above the top of the radiator. Extend the tape measure on the inside of the window from the top to its bottom to obtain the length that the mini blinds need to be. To measure for a valance measure the width of the window from the inside left of the frame to the inside right of the frame.

There are hundreds of options when considering window treatments and coverings but first you need to measure your windows. If you would like your curtains to drop to the floor measure to 1cm from the floor. Measure from the sill to the bottom of the top casing in three places. Measure from the top to bottom in each corner and the middle.

For curtains touching the window sill also measure 1cm above. Inside mount treatments are installed inside the window casing. Extend the measurement by 50 100mm on each side to minimise light seepage and ensure proper fixing of the blind. Across the top middle and bottom.

Measure the width from window edge on the left to the window edge on the right at the top of the window. Measure the inside of the window frame in three places for width. Not sure where to start. Outside mount windows utilize a headrail on top of the window frame.

Don t forget to record window depth so you ll meet the minimum installation requirement. Measure the drop from window edge at the top to the bottom of the window or floor. If all the measurements are not the same use the smallest measurement for your blinds or shades. Then to measure length measure downward from the inside top frame to where you want the valance to fall on the window.

An inside mount that goes inside your window frame and an outside mount that extends beyond your window frame. Measure from one side of the window casing to the other side in the top bottom and the middle. There are several ways to measure the length of the window as well depending on how low you want the curtains to extend. From there multiply the width depending on your curtain type.

If uneven the narrowest of the 3 measurements is to be used.