Measuring Guidelines
Accurate measuring is essential when buying window coverings since the shades are made to the measuring that you provide.
Hexagons And Octagons:
Template must be provided along with accurate measurement.
Arch Top Shades & Arches Only:
A template is required for all Arch Top Shades and Arches only.
- For all Arch Top Shades ordered inside mount, the factory will make the arch portion to fit the template exactly and deduct 1/2" from the width of the shade portion.
- Arch Top Shades will only raise to the bottom of the valance. The top portion is stationary.
- For all Arches Only, the factory will make the arch to fit the template exactly.
- Arches Only are stationary, not moveable.
Mitering Shades:
- Mitered headrails are used for corner or bay window installation.
- Template is required if mitered angle is not an exact 90 degree.
- Mitered shades can not be raised to the same height due to the angle.
Multiple Shades On One Headrail:
X = Valance size
W = Height of shades
ABC = Width of shades (if they are not equal size)
s1, s2 = Space between shades is ½" if no size is provided.
- Available in 2 on 1 headrail & 3 on 1 headrail
- Size of each individual shade and the total width of the unit must be provided.
- The Size of the individual shades must add up to the total width.
- The space between shades can be as little as ½".
- Valance width is limited to the width of the material (maximum up to 144").
Measuring Tips:
- Always use a steel measuring tape as cloth tapes are not accurate.
- Always be exact measuring to the nearest 1/8" of an inch - 15/16" would therefore be 7/8".
- Do not take deductions as the factory will make the necessary deductions (for Inside mount).
- Always record width measurement first and then height.
Inside Mount:
Mark your order IB.
Measure the exact width and height of the window opening as shown. To be accurate, it is good idea to check the inside width at the top, middle, and bottom of the opening. The factory will make a deduction of up to 1/2 inch to insure proper fit.
Outside Mount:
Mark your order OB.
Measure the exact width and height of the area to be covered and provide the exact dimensions required.
Angle Top Shades:
- For all Angle Top Shades, must provide 5 accurate measurements as shown above:
A
,B
,C
,D
,E
- Template will be recommended.
- The angle top valance is stationary while the shade can only be raised to the bottom edge of the valance.
- The factory will deduct ½" from width for all inside mount.
Cut-Outs:
- For all Cut-Outs, template or diagram of exact size is required.
- Cut-Outs can be done from any corner, edge, or even the center of a shade.