MEASURING GUIDELINES

Accurate measurements are essential to ensure that you receive the correct fit and the right price quote. Only use a hard-edged ruler or steel tape. For measuring inside mounts, width measurements should be rounded down to the nearest 1/8" to prevent the blinds from binding against the window casing.

 
    INSIDE MOUNTING (IB)

  • For width, measure across the window casing from one inside edge to the other in three places - top, middle and bottom. Record the smallest width rounded down to the nearest 1/8".

  • For length, measure the inside area from the top inside edge down to the top of the sill in three places - left, middle and right. Record the longest length rounded up to the nearest 1/8".

  • The factory will make all necessary deductions for inside mount.
 Inside Measuring Diagram
    Inside Bracket Mounting Requirements:
  • Minimum Depth of Mounting Surface Required.......1 1/8"
  • Minimum Depth Required for Flush Mount...............3"

 
    OUTSIDE MOUNTING (OB)

  • For the width, measure from one edge of the casing to the other, and then add a minimum of 4" (2" on each side) for blind overlap. Record the measurement rounded up to the nearest 1/8".

  • For length, measure from the top of the window sill up to the desired top of the blind; again, record the measurement rounded up to the nearest 1/8".

  • Outside mounted aluminum blinds are fabricated to your order dimensions.
 Outside Measuring Diagram
    Outside Bracket Mounting Requirements:
  • Minimum Mounting Surface Required.......2 1/4" x 1"
  • Minimum Mounting Surface Required when using an Extension Bracket.........1 1/8" x 1 5/16"

 

    CUT-OUTS:

  • It is also possible to provide customers with cut-out blinds, which take a window air conditioner or other obstruction into consideration. The cut-out can either be from one of the bottom corners, or from the bottom middle of the blind. While a template is not required, when ordering cut-out blinds, it is required to include a detailed picture of the blind with all dimensions clearly labeled.
        Cut-out measuring diagram

 
Measuring guidelines for inside mounted blinds with outside mounted valances

The 3 ¼-inch Wood Crown Valance is standard on all basswood blinds at no additional charge.

  • Add 1 ½" to the ordered size for all Wood Crown Valance options.
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  • The factory measures the face of the valance for width. All returns are measured from the face of the valance front to the back.
inside mounted valance

outside mounted valance
wood crown valance

Our Premium & Traditional Wood Blinds include at no charge a 3 1/4-inch Wood Crown Valance, shown here as an outside mount with standard returns.

wood blinds valance clips

Install your valance using the above hidden valance clip.