Measuring For Mini Blinds
When measuring for your Windows Mini Blinds the first thing to do is to determine if you need inside mount or outside mount. Inside mount will fit the blinds within the window frame, while outside mount will fit the overlap of the window opening.
Inside mount
To find the right width when performing a mini blind inside mount, measure the exact distance between the inside surfaces of the window frame at the top, middle, and also the bottom, then use the narrowest width you receive with your measurements.
To find the length, measure the exact distance from the inside surface at the top of the window to the bottom sill at the left, middle, and the right then use the longest length.
You should deduct 1/4″ from your measurement if you prefer for the blinds not to touch the windowsill. If there isn’t a sill, the length should be measured to the point where the blinds are to reach.
Outside mount
As for the outside mount of the minin blinds, to find the width you should measure the exact distance between the outermost points where the blinds are to be placed. For the best of light control, the measurement should extend 3/4″ beyond the window opening on each side.
To find the length, measure the exact distance from where the top of the blinds are to be placed to the top of the windowsill. If there isn’t a sill on your window, then measure the length to the point where the blinds are to reach.
Measuring for your blinds is very important, as you’ll need the measurements to order the blinds, so an accurate measuring is crucial for the product to suit your needs.
Most companies will deduct for the brackets at the factory, then all you’ll need to do once you receive your blinds is to install them - which is easy to do as well.