How to Measure for Blinds Atlanta Discount Blinds

Tips to getting started

• Use a steel tape measure for accuracy, and provide all measurements to the nearest 1/8″
• Determine if your window has sufficient depth to install as an Inside Mount 
• Always measure width (left to right) first and height (top to bottom) second

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Determine Inside or Outside Mount

• Inside mount faux wood blinds will fit inside the window opening (Recommended)
  • Cleaner look
  • Most energy efficient
• Outside mount faux wood blinds will cover beyond your window opening in width and height
  • Minimizes light gaps for more privacy and light control
  • Recommended for out of square windows or windows with minimal depth

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Measure for Inside Mount

• Start measurement at the depth where your brackets will be installed
• Measure width at the top, middle, and bottom of opening edge to edge
• Record narrowest measurement of the 3 to the nearest 1/8″

• Start height in 3 places left, middle and right edge to edge
• Record tallest measurement of the 3 to the nearest 1/8″

**Inside Mount Blinds will have a small deduction taken by the factory to fit inside the opening**

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Measure for Outside Mount

• Measure the width of the area you want to cover (1 ½” overlap on each side recommended)
• Record measurement

• Determine where you want the top of your blind to be positioned and mark the spot
• Measure height to be covered from the top of marked headrail position to top of sill. If no sill exist, measure below the opening to your desired length
• Record measurement

**Outside Mount Blinds will be made to your exact measurement**