Depth Requirements:
- Ensure your window is deep enough for an inside mount. Check the product's minimum depth requirements in the "Description" tab.
- For outside mount, ensure at least 2 ½” of flat surface. You can mount on top of or above the trim. Check the "Description" tab for more details.
Measuring the width(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the width from the inside edge of the window frame at the top.
- If you get a 1/16” or 1/32” increment, round down to the nearest 1/8” (e.g., 24 9/16" rounds down to 24 1/2").
- This is the width you will order.
Measuring the Height(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the height of the window opening from top to bottom at the top left, center, and top right.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Round up to the nearest 1/8” if needed (e.g., 24 9/16" becomes 24 5/8").
- Use this height for ordering.
Measuring the width(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the width at the top of the window frame.
- Add a minimum of 4 inches to ensure proper coverage.
- This is the width you will order.
Measuring the Height(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the height of the window from top to bottom at the top left, middle, and top right, ending at the bottom of the sill.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Add a minimum of 4 inches to this measurement for proper coverage.
- Use this final number for ordering.
Depth Requirements:
- Ensure your window is deep enough for an inside mount. Check the product's minimum depth requirements in the "Description" tab.
- For outside mount, ensure at least 2 ½” of flat surface. You can mount on top of or above the trim. Check the "Description" tab for more details.
Measuring the width(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the width of the window opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Use the smallest measurement.
- Round down to the nearest 1/8” if needed (e.g., 24 9/16" becomes 24 1/2").
- Use this width for ordering.
Measuring the Height(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the height of the window opening from top to bottom at the top left, center, and top right.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Round up to the nearest 1/8” if needed (e.g., 24 9/16" becomes 24 5/8").
- Use this height for ordering.
Measuring the width(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the exact width of the window opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Add a minimum of 4 inches to this measurement for proper coverage.
- For more light coverage and privacy, add additional inches as needed.
- Use this final number for ordering.
Measuring the Height(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the height of the window from top to bottom at the top left, middle, and top right, ending at the bottom of the sill.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Add a minimum of 4 inches to this measurement for proper coverage.
- Use this final number for ordering.
Depth Requirements:
- Ensure your window is deep enough for an inside mount. Check the product's minimum depth requirements in the "Description" tab.
- For outside mount, ensure at least 2 ½” of flat surface. You can mount on top of or above the trim. Check the "Description" tab for more details.
Measuring the width(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the window width at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Record the narrowest width to the nearest 1/8".
- Round down if needed (e.g., 24 9/16" to 24 1/2").
Measuring the Height(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the window height at the left, center, and right.
- Record the tallest height to the nearest 1/8".
- Round up if needed (e.g., 24 9/16" to 24 5/8").
- For uniform pleats, use the tallest height for all similar windows.
Measuring the width(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the window width at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Use the widest measurement and add 4 inches (2 inches on each side).
Measuring the Height(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the window height at the left, center, and right.
- Use the tallest measurement and add at least 2 inches to the top and bottom.
- For uniform pleats, use the tallest height for all similar windows.
Depth Requirements:
- Ensure your window is deep enough for an inside mount. Check the product's minimum depth requirements in the "Description" tab.
- For outside mount, ensure at least 2 ½” of flat surface. You can mount on top of or above the trim. Check the "Description" tab for more details.
Measuring the width(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the width from the inside edge of the window frame at the top.
- If you get a 1/16” or 1/32” increment, round down to the nearest 1/8” (e.g., 24 9/16" rounds down to 24 1/2").
- This is the width you will order.
Measuring the Height(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the height of the window opening from top to bottom at the top left, center, and top right.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Round up to the nearest 1/8” if needed (e.g., 24 9/16" becomes 24 5/8").
- Use this height for ordering.
Measuring the width(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the width at the top of the window frame.
- Add a minimum of 4 inches (2 inches on each side) to ensure proper coverage.
- This is the width you will order.
Measuring the Height(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the height of the window from top to bottom at the top left, middle, and top right, ending at the bottom of the sill.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Add a minimum of 4 inches (2 inches for the top and 2 inches for the bottom) to ensure proper coverage.
- Use this final number for ordering.
Depth Requirements:
- Ensure your window is deep enough for an inside mount. Check the product's minimum depth requirements in the "Description" tab.
- For outside mount, ensure at least 2 ½” of flat surface. You can mount on top of or above the trim. Check the "Description" tab for more details.
Measuring the width(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the width of the window opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Use the smallest measurement.
- Round down to the nearest 1/8” if needed (e.g., 24 9/16" becomes 24 1/2").
- Use this width for ordering.
Measuring the Height(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the height of the window opening from top to bottom at the top left, center, and top right.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Round up to the nearest 1/8” if needed (e.g., 24 9/16" becomes 24 5/8").
- Use this height for ordering.
Measuring the width(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the exact width of the window opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Add a minimum of 4 inches to this measurement for proper coverage.
- Use this final number for ordering.
Measuring the Height(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the height of the window from top to bottom at the top left, middle, and top right, ending at the bottom of the sill.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Add a minimum of 4 inches to this measurement for proper coverage.
- Use this final number for ordering.
Depth Requirements:
- Ensure your window is deep enough for an inside mount. Check the product's minimum depth requirements in the "Description" tab.
- For outside mount, ensure at least 2 ½” of flat surface. You can mount on top of or above the trim. Check the "Description" tab for more details.
Measuring the width(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the width of the window opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Use the smallest measurement.
- Round down to the nearest 1/8” if needed (e.g., 24 9/16" becomes 24 1/2").
- Use this width for ordering.
Measuring the Height(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the height of the window opening from top to bottom at the top left, center, and top right.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Round up to the nearest 1/8” if needed (e.g., 24 9/16" becomes 24 5/8").
- Use this height for ordering.
Measuring the width(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the exact width of the window opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Add a minimum of 4 inches to this measurement for proper coverage.
- For more light coverage and privacy, add additional inches as needed.
- Use this final number for ordering.
Measuring the Height(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the height of the window from top to bottom at the top left, middle, and top right, ending at the bottom of the sill.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Add a minimum of 4 inches to this measurement for proper coverage.
- Use this final number for ordering.
Depth Requirements:
- Ensure your window is deep enough for an inside mount. Check the product's minimum depth requirements in the "Description" tab.
- For outside mount, ensure at least 2 ½” of flat surface. You can mount on top of or above the trim. Check the "Description" tab for more details.
Measuring the width(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the width of the window opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Use the smallest measurement.
- Round down to the nearest 1/8” if needed (e.g., 24 9/16" becomes 24 1/2").
- Use this width for ordering.
Measuring the Height(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the height of the window opening from top to bottom at the top left, center, and top right.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Round up to the nearest 1/8” if needed (e.g., 24 9/16" becomes 24 5/8").
- Use this height for ordering.
Measuring the width(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the exact width of the window opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Add at least 2 inches to each side for more light coverage and privacy.
- Use this final number for ordering
Measuring the Height(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the height of the window from top to bottom at the top left, middle, and top right, ending at the bottom of the sill.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Add 2 inches to the top and bottom, for a total of 4 inches. Add more for extra coverage if needed.
- Use this final number for ordering.
Depth Requirements:
- Ensure your window is deep enough for an inside mount. Check the product's minimum depth requirements in the "Description" tab.
- For outside mount, ensure at least 2 ½” of flat surface. You can mount on top of or above the trim. Check the "Description" tab for more details.
Measuring the width(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the width of the window opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Use the smallest measurement.
- Round down to the nearest 1/8” if needed (e.g., 24 9/16" becomes 24 1/2").
- Use this width for ordering.
Measuring the Height(Inside Mounted)
- Measure the height of the window opening from top to bottom at the top left, center, and top right.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Round up to the nearest 1/8” if needed (e.g., 24 9/16" becomes 24 5/8").
- Use this height for ordering.
Measuring the width(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the exact width of the window opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Add a minimum of 4 inches to this measurement for proper coverage.
- For more light coverage and privacy, add additional inches as needed.
- Use this final number for ordering.
Measuring the Height(Outside Mounted)
- Measure the height of the window from top to bottom at the top left, middle, and top right, ending at the bottom of the sill.
- Use the largest measurement.
- Add a minimum of 4 inches to this measurement for proper coverage.
- Use this final number for ordering.
Special Window Measurements
Some windows require special measurement techniques to ensure the best fit for your shades. This section covers measuring corner windows and installing multiple shades in one window.
How to Measure Corner Windows
Inside Mount
Outside Mount
How to Measure Multiple Shades in One Window
Inside Mount
Outside Mount
How To Measure Doors For Shades
Accurate measurements are crucial for a perfect fit on doors. Whether for glass, French, or sliding doors, follow these steps to ensure proper coverage and functionality.
French Door
- Start by measuring the width of the glass inside each door at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Take the widest measurement you find and add an extra 2 to 3 inches for the final width.
- Measure the height from top to bottom on the left, middle, and right.
- Use the largest measurements and add 2 to 3 inches to both the top and bottom for your order.