Do I Have Enough Window Depth For My Blinds
Here are some steps you should take before ordering your new blinds.
Inside Mount or Outside Mount Blinds?
Outside mounts are a popular choice for those who plan to have them as their only window covering. They are installed outside the window casing to extend past the window and provide maximum light control. Outside mounts may be your only option if your window is not deep enough for the blind mounting brackets.
Due to their excellent variability and adjustability, blinds are ideal for spaces like bedrooms and offices. Getting just the right amount of light can be crucial for waking up in the morning, or reducing eye strain during a long day at work. With the many materials and designs available, you can express your creativity in many different ways, and create a room with your own unique personality!
Take Measurements For Inside Mount Blinds
- Measure the width of the window between the window frame in three places: across the top, middle and bottom. Note the narrowest width.
- Measure the height of the window on the left, middle and right. Note the longest measurement.
- Measure the depth of the window frame to make sure it’ll accommodate the width of the headrail. Each style of blinds will require different window depths, but as a general, horizontal blinds will require 1″ to 4″ while vertical blinds will need 3″ to 4″.
Before purchasing new blinds, you should always check your chosen blinds’ dimensions to make sure there is enough depth in your windows. If you are shopping online, the product listing should have mounting requirements that detail the minimum inside mount depth needed.
Compare this to the measurement you have taken, and make sure that there is at least enough surface for the bracket. If not, then you’ll have to choose another blind or perhaps consider mounting outside blinds.
Take Measurements For Outside Mount Blinds
- Measure the width and height of the window, including any frames or moulding around it.
- Add an extra three inches to those measurements to accommodate for the headrail and optimum light control.
If there are obstructions, such as latches or cranks, that open into the room, you’ll need extension brackets to help the blinds extend further out to avoid them.
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