Measure the width to the nearest 1 8 of an inch between the outer most points where the blinds will be placed.
Common blind width.
You re likely to see 24 and 36 inch widths paired with the smaller heights or with accent windows.
The 48 and 60 inch blinds will show up more often in short wide windows or in full wall windows.
Outside mount window treatments are mounted outside the window casing.
Measure the height by going all the way from the top of the frame to the window sill.
There are also four standard blind widths.
Consider adding an extra 3 inches to the width and height for optimum light control and privacy.
Good to know for optimum light control the blinds should extend 1 1 2 inches beyond the window opening on each side.
The size of the blind slats you choose really depends on your desired look and application.
The slats can be tilted opened precisely horizontally for the most light or closed for privacy or to block.
Record the narrowest width and longest height.
Standard sizes for window blinds standard sizes.
We offer 1 inch 2 inch and 2 1 2 inch slats in most blinds.
Measure the overall area to be covered.
Window length width and depth.
Don t forget to record window depth so you ll meet the minimum installation requirement.
Leave about 1 inch on either side of the frame so that the blinds block out all of the light.
24 inches 36 inches 48 inches and 60 inches.