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Cellular,Pleated, & Natural Wood Shades Measuring Instructions |
Inside(Recessed) Mount Horizontal Shades
Inside mount refers to shades that are mounted inside the opening of a window that is recessed from a wall. This is the most
common way to cover windows today and provides a nice, clean look. There is a minimum windowsill depth for shades mounted inside and there is
also minimum windowsill depth for the shade to fit flush with the wall(see chart below).
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Product
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Minimum Depth Req.
for Inside Mount
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Depth Req. for
Flush Inside Mount
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| Pleated shades |
1"
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1 1/2"
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| Cellular-1/2" single cell |
3/4"
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1 7/8"
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| Cellular-3/8" double cell |
3/4"
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1 7/8"
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| Cellular-3/4" blackout |
1"
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2 1/4"
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Natural wood shades
(standard lift cord) |
1/2"
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2"
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Natural wood shades
(continuous loop lift cord) |
1 1/4"
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3 1/4"
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| Matchstick shades |
1/2"
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2"
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| Fabric Roman shades |
1/2"
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2 1/4"
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IMPORTANT: You must use a steel measuring tape for accuracy.
If you are replacing existing shades your measurements must be from measuring the window opening NOT the existing shades.
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INSIDE MOUNT
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WIDTH: Measure the width of the window opening in 3 places (top, middle, and bottom). Take the
smallest of the 3 measurements (rounded to the nearest 1/8 inch) and write it down. This is the width you will order. Do not make any
deductions! The factory will make a small deduction from each side to allow room to provide space for operation. Note for windows without
a horizontal top frame (curved or arched top windows) that require a side-mount bracket you must deduct 1/4" from your actual width
measurements before ordering to allow enough space for the side-mount brackets.
HEIGHT: Measure the window opening height in 3 places (left, middle, right) only this time take
the largest measurement (again rounded to the nearest 1/8 inch). This is the height you will order. The factory will make no
deductions or additions to the height measurement.
Factory Adjustment
Inside mount headrail & material deduction:
- Cellular - 1/2" Fabric, 1/4" Headrail
- Pleated - 3/8" Fabric, 1/4" Headrail
- Roman Shades - 3/8"
- Woven Woods & Matchstick - 1/2"
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Mounting Brackets
Pleated Mounting Bracket |
Cellular-3/8 Single & Double Cell Mounting Bracket |
Cellular-3/4 Blackout
Mounting Bracket |
Natural Wood & Roman Shade
Mounting Bracket
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Special Measuring Considerations |
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Outside
(Wall) Mount Horizontal Shades
Outside mount shades are mounted outside the window opening and attach either to a wood trim/frame around the window or to a wall.
Outside mounts are ideal for windows with little or no window depth. There is a minimum amount of flat space required for outside mount blinds
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Product
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Minimum Flat Space
Req. for Outside Mount
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Mount Bracket Height
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| Pleated shades |
5/8"
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5/8"
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| Cellular-3/8" single cell |
1"
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7/8"
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| Cellular-3/8" double cell |
1"
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7/8"
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| Cellular-3/4" blackout |
1"
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5/8"
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| Natural wood shades |
1/2"
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1 1/2"
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| Matchstick shades |
1/2"
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1 1/2"
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| Fabric Roman shades |
1/2"
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1 1/2"
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IMPORTANT: You must use a steel measuring tape for
accuracy. If you are replacing existing shades your measurements must be from measuring the window opening NOT the existing shades.
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OUTSIDE MOUNT
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WIDTH: Measure the width of the window opening from left to right and add 4"to 6"
for maximum light gap coverage and privacy. If the shade is to be mounted to trim or framing around the window measure from the trim's outside
edge left to right. Once you determine the desired width (rounded to the nearest 1/8 inch) write it down. This is the width you will order.
The factory will make no deductions or additions to your measurements on outside mount blinds. Please Note: On Cellular shades,
the headrail/bottomrail endcaps add 1/4" to the overall width.
HEIGHT: To determine the height measure the window opening from top to bottom and add 2" to 4"
inches to this measurement to allow space for mounting brackets above the opening and enough overlap at the bottom to avoid a light gap.
You must add at least enough space to mount the brackets above the window(see chart) Once you determine the desired height
(rounded to the nearest 1/8 inch) write it down. This is the height you will order. The factory will make no deductions or additions to
your measurement. If there is trim or framing around the window measure from the trim's outside edge top to bottom and this is the height
you will order, provided the trim provides the flat space required for an outside mount (see chart). If not you can mount the blind to the
wall above the trim. In addition if the windowsill protrudes outside the window opening at the bottom of the window measure just to the top
of the sill.
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