How to Measure for Premium Light Filtering Solar Shades

Let's make sure you have what you need!  

• A metal tape measure
• Pen and paper to record all measurements
• Check if you have sufficient depth: Measure inside the window opening from the front to the back of the opening where the blind would mount. The depth you need depends on how you mount and if you want a contoured valance. You must have a minimum depth of:
  • 2" for a side mount without a contoured valance
  • 2" for a top mount with a contoured valance*
• For a flush mount (fully recessed), you must have a minimum depth of:
  • 2 ½" without a contoured valance
  • 3 5/8" with a contoured valance
• If your depth is not sufficient please see our outside mount instructions.

How to Measure:

Let's start with the Width:

• Inside of the window opening/frame measure from left to right at the top of the opening. If rounding is necessary, round down to the nearest 1/8”.  That is your ordering width.

Now, let's do the Height:

• Inside of the window opening/frame measure from the top of the opening to the bottom of the opening/sill on the left-hand side, the middle, and on the right-hand side. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the tallest. That is your ordering height.

Note: Solar Shade fabrics will be approximately 1 ¼” narrower than your ordering Width to allow for brackets (approximately 5/8" on each side of the shade). If concerned over resulting light gap, please see our outside mount instructions.

Let's make sure you have what you need!  

• A metal tape measure
• Pen and paper to record all measurements
• Check if you have sufficient surface area:
  • You will need a minimum flat surface of:
    • 2" without a contoured valance
    • 2" with a contoured valance

How to Measure:

Let's start with the Width:

• Measure the width of the area you wish to cover. If space allows, we recommend adding 2-3" (1"- 1 ½" on each side) to this measurement to help eliminate light seepage. That is your ordering width.

Now, let's do the Height:

• Measure the height of the area you wish to cover. That is your ordering height. The factory will make your shade (including the roller at the top or the contoured valance, if ordered) to the height ordered. Generally, 3" - 4" added to the height of your opening (including molding or framework you wish to cover) will allow you room to mount above the window frame.

Note: Solar Shade fabrics will be approximately 1 ¼” narrower than your ordering Width to allow for brackets (approximately 5/8" on each side of the shade). 

This shade is not suitable for installing on a door.  The motion could cause the fabric to shift and telescope off the tube which will result in the material fraying on the edges.