How to Measure for Fabric Vertical Blinds

Let's make sure you have what you need!  

1. A metal tape measure
2. Pen and paper to record all measurements
3. 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 must be at least 2”. To have a flush mount (fully recessed) the depth must be at least 3 ¾”. If your depth is not sufficient please see our outside mount instructions

How to Measure

1. Let's start with the Width:
   • Inside of the window or door opening/frame measure from left to right at the top of the opening, the middle of the opening, and then the bottom of the opening. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the narrowest. If rounding is necessary, round down to the nearest 1/8”.  *That is your ordering width.
2. Now, let's do the Height:
   • Inside of the window or door 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: The factory will make necessary deductions of approximately ½" to your Width and ½" to your Height to account for movement in the window or door opening and to ensure that the valance will fit. 
 

Let's make sure you have what you need!  

1. A metal tape measure
2. Pen and paper to record all measurements
3. Check if you have sufficient flat space. For a successful outside mount, you must have at least 1 ¾" of flat space above the window or door opening.

How to Measure

1. Let's start with the Width:
   • Measure the width of the area you want to cover from outside edge to outside edge. Write down the measurement.  *That is your ordering width. If space permits we recommend for the blind to overlap the opening by at least 3" on the left and right side for a total of 6".
2. Now, let's do the Height:
   • Measure the height of the area you want to cover from where you plan to mount the brackets down to where you want the bottom of the vane to end.  *That is your ordering height. The blind will be made to the height you order with a minimal +¾" tolerance. Although a successful mount requires at least 1 ¾" of flat space, if space permits we recommend mounting at least 3" above the window opening. 

Note: The factory will not make any deductions to your Width or Height, however, the valance will be 1" wider than the blind to cover the track. 

*For a door mount, we recommend that vertical blinds hang 1" above the floor. For a standard window, we recommend that vertical blinds hang at least ¼" above the windowsill.