Inside or Outside Mount:
Depending on your preferences and window design may be mounted inside or
outside the window casing, with or without a valance. Be sure to measure your
windows carefully with a wooden, metal rule, or steel tape. Do not use a cloth
tape.
Inside (recessed) Mounting is most common for standard windows. Measure
the exact inside width and height of the window opening between jambs. Factory
will allow 3/811 for clearance unless otherwise specified.
Outside Mounting:
Outside mounting is used for shallow window casings, door mounts and custom
looks. Measure the exact outside width and height from molding to molding. To
overlap the window, we recommend you add 3" to your width and height
measurements. No allowances will be made by the factory. Attractive valances,
are included at no additional charge.
ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS are essential. The measurements are used first to
price the shade, and then to custom fabricate it to the specified size. The
dimensions supplied on the order form must be correct for the shade to properly
fit the window opening.
Rectangular shades include:
Standard Rectangular
Cafe Style
Daytime/Nighttime
Multiple Shades on a Headrail
Hi-Rise
Measuring for inside Mounts
Measure the width inside the window opening at the top, middle and bottom.
Measure the height inside the window opening at the left, right and center.
Order the narrowest width measurement and the shortest height measurement.
Remember to always round your measurement to the nearest 1/8".
Inside Mount
Measuring for Outside Mounts
Measure the desired width and height. To minimize light leakage, it's
recommended that the shade over-lap the window opening at least 2" on each side
and at the bottom.
Outside Mount
"Rounding" Your Measurements
Dimensions on the order form should be accurate to Within 1/8". With outside
mounts, round your measurements up or down to the nearest 1/8". With inside
mounts, always round down to the nearest 1/8". Rounding up could result in a
shade that is too wide to fit within the window opening.
Arches and Circles
Included in this category are arch, operable arch, circle, and quarter circle.
Similar rules for measuring rectangular shades apply to arches and circles, as
well.
For inside mounts, measure the exact width and height inside the
window opening. For outside mounts, measure the desired width and height.
Always measure the height at its tallest point.
With perfect arches and circles, the height will either equal the
width (circle and quarter circle) or equal one half the width (arch). With
imperfect arches, these simple height/width relationships do not occur.
Templates Required
Whether an arch is perfect or imperfect, a template for each shade must be sent
with the order. Templates are also required with angles and specialty shades.
Angles
With angles, either the top or bottom of the shade is sloped, or angled. All
four sides must be measured to ensure accurate fabrication, Measure the inside
of the window opening for inside mounts. When measuring for outside mounts,
remember to add the desired amount of overlap.
In the diagram below, the vertical measurements are labeled "LH" for left height
and "RH" for right height. The horizontal measurements are labeled "S" for
slope and "W" for width. The V slope angle" is the angle between the slope and
a horizontal line. The angle is measured in degrees using a protractor. Record
all your measurements on the template you create for the shade. Use the tallest
height measurement when pricing the shade.
Specialty Shapes
With specialty shapes, one or more sides of the shade are angled. Specialty
shapes include hexagons, octagons, and trapezoids. The procedures for measuring
hexagons and octagons are similar to those for rectangular shades. Simply
measure the window height and width appropriately for an inside or outside
mount. Be sure to measure the width at the shade's widest point.
When measuring for trapezoids, measure the window height, the top
and bottom widths, and the length of the sloped side(s). Then measure what the
width reduction of the shorter rail will be on each side. The maximum reduction
is 9" per side.
In the diagrams "H" is the vertical height, "TW" and "BW" are the top and bottom
widths, "LS" and "RS" are the lengths of the left and right sloped sides, and
"LR" and "RR" are the left and right width reductions of the shorter rail.
Record all measurements on your template. Use the widest width measurement when
pricing the shade.
Skylight With Side Channels
The procedures for measuring window openings are identical to those for
standard rectangular shades. For inside mounts, measure the width and height at
three locations inside the window opening, as shown in the illustration below.
Order the narrowest width and the shortest height. For outside mounts, measure
the desired height and width, allowing for an appropriate amount of overlap.
The inside mounting depth requirements are different, however,
because of the side rails which are used with the shade. Those depth
requirements are shown in the chart below.
Outside mounting surface requirements are the same as those for
standard rectangular shades.
IMPORTANCE OF ACCURACY
Accurate measurements are essential for shutters to fit properly. Be sure to
use a quality steel tape. Measure all windows, even though they may appear to
be identical. When specifying measurements, state width first and then height.
All measurements should be in inches and measured to an accuracy of 1/1 6th of
an inch. For outside mounts, measurements should be finished.
Outside Mount with Traditional/ Classic Frame and Casing at Least 2 1/2" Wide
A. Measure the width from outside casing to outside casing at the top,
middle, and bottom of the window opening. Record the largest measurement.
B. Measure the height from outside casing to outside casing at the left,
center, and right of the window opening. Record the largest measurement.
Your ordered measurements will be the finished size of the shutter including
the frame.
Outside Mount with Traditional/ Classic Frame and Casing less than 2 1/2" Wide
or No Casing
We suggest removing the casing, however the frame can still be mounted on a
smaller molding. It will overlap the molding, therefore needing a spacer strip
to cover the gap on the sides.
A. Measure the width inside the opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
B. Measure the height inside the opening at the left, center, and right.
C. Add 5 1/4" (2 5/8" per side) to the largest width and largest height
measurements. This provides a 1/4" reveal around the window. If a greater
reveal is required, please specify. Your ordered measurements will be the
finished size of the shutter including the frame.
Outside Mount with Casing
Outside Mount with No Casing
Outside mount with Squareness Frame (French Door)
A. Measure the width inside the opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
B. Measure the height inside the opening at the left, center, and right.
C. Add 1 7/8" (15/16" per side] to the largest width and largest height
measurements. This provides a 1/4" reveal around the window. If a greater
reveal is required, please specify. Your ordered measurements will be the
finished size of the shutter including the squareness frame.
Inside Mount with Squareness or Z-Frame
Inside mounts pose an added degree of difficulty due to several factors.
Cranks, latches, depth, and squareness of the window opening must be
considered. For inside mounts, all measurements should be tight, and measured
to the nearest 1/16".
A. Measure the width inside the opening at the top, middle, and bottom.
Record the smallest measurement.
B. Measure the height inside the opening at the left, center, and right.
Record the smallest measurement.
C. To determine squareness measure diagonally from top left to bottom
right and from top right to bottom left. If the measurements are not equal,
consider specifying greater deductions than standard.
Your ordered measurements are the tight size of the window from which deductions
will be taken, standard deductions are 1/8" from ordered width and height.
Note: If the two measurements vary more than 1/2" you should consider an
outside mount application.
Diagonal Measurement
Deductions Made For Inside Mounts
WITH SQUARENESS FRAME AND Z-FRAME:
Rubber flex around Squareness Frame will cover up to 1/4" of deviation when
installed flush with front wall of window or casing. *Designer Flex around
Squareness Frame will cover up to 7/8" of deviation (Deco Flex will cover 1/2"
of deviation) when installed flush with front wall of window casing. Decorative
frame on the Z-Frame will cover up to 1 " of deviation per side when installed.
PANELS ONLY WITH NO FRAME:
SMALLEST WIDTH -(3/16" X Num. Panels across)
SMALLEST HEIGHT ? 3/16"
Due to the lack of frame, small light gaps will exist around the edges of the
panels. *Note: the above deductions are industry standards. If you feel you may
require different deductions, you must specify at the time of placing your
order.
Minimum Mounting Depths
- Z-frame, 2 3/8" louvers: 1 3/8"
- Z-frame, 3 3/8" louvers: 1 7/8"
- Squareness frame, 2 3/8" louvers: 1
- Squareness frame, 3 3/8" louvers: 1 1/2"
Add 7/8" to these minimum depth requirements if the Calypso or Seaview tilt bar
will be located on the rear of the shutter. Also add the dimension required to
clear any obstructions to louver movement, such as window cranks or latches.
Note that the squareness frame will protrude from the window opening at the
minimum depths listed.
Frame Inside Mount Deductions
If different deductions than the 1/8" standard are required for framed inside
mounted shutters, you must specify those deductions when placing your order.
Inside Mount with No Frame
Very accurate measurements are critical for this application. For proper fit,
record width and height to the nearest 1/16". Follow the same measuring
procedures (steps A, B, and C) as shown on the previous page for inside mounts
with squareness or Z-frames.
When determining squareness of the opening, if the diagonal measurements are
not equal, framed shutters should be strongly considered.
Important: If no frame is used, small light gaps will exist around the
edges of the panels. Your ordered measurements are the tight size of the window
from which deductions will be taken. Standard deductions 3/16" for single
panels off both width and height.
ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS are essential. Using a metal tape measure round all
measurements down to the nearest 1/8". Roller blinds can be installed inside
window frame or positioned outside window frame.
MEASURING FOR INSIDE INSTALLATION
For blinds to be installed inside the window frame, minimum of 2 1/2" deep or
if the window opens inwards, of mounting surface is required at each bracket
position.
WIDTH - Measure the exact distance between the inside of the window frame
on one side to the inside frame of the other side. Measure in two locations and
give the factory the narrowest measurement to the nearest 1/8 inch. Factory
will make necessary deductions if blind ordered as tight measure. We deduct 1/8
inch from the width. Remember the cloth will be 1 1/8" to 1 1/4" inch narrower
than the overall size, depending on the roller size.
LENGTH - Measure height of window opening from top of frame to lower
sill. Wrap is included in the suggested retail price.
MEASURING FOR OUTSIDE INSTALLATION
Determine the area the blind is supposed to cover. Check to see that there are
no window cranks, handles etc. to interfere with the blind operation.
WIDTH - Measure the width where the brackets are to be installed. Decide
how much you wish to overlap the window frame at each side and at the top and
bottom of the frame. We recommend you overlap 3" on each side to insure
privacy. Blinds will be made exactly to the measurement supplied. Remember the
1 1/8" to 1 1/4" difference between cloth size and pin size and order pin size
by drop.
LENGTH - Measure the distance from the desired bracket position to the
point where bottom of blind will extend. Be sure to overlap at both top and
bottom of window 3" to insure privacy.
NOTE: Due to the nature of roller shades, the material may tend to
curl along its edge. However after hanging for a few days it will flatten out.
NOTE: All blinds are made to measure. If size ordered lies between measurements
given on the price list the price charged will be that of the next larger size. The
minimum width for any blind is 15" (380 mm) pin size.
OUTSIDE MOUNT
- For mounting on your wall or molding
- Shade can hide imperfection by covering edges of unsymmetrical
windows
- Eliminates the 1/4" gap around the shade which results from an
inside mount
- Makes your window appear larger
- Provides a more open view & allows more light in as the shade
can stack higher above the window
- Full use of the windowsill as the shade is flush with the wall
Measurement:
With a steel measuring tape (cloth tapes are not accurate), provide
measurements of the exact area you want to cover, including any overlap on the
surrounding wall. All measurements should be rounded down to the nearest 1/8
inch. No deductions will be taken from outside mount measurements. Note: You
must add at least 2 inches above the window to allow space for mounting
brackets.
INSIDE MOUNT
- For mounting inside the window recess.
- A finished, built-in look without covering your window molding.
Measurement:
Measure width (from left to right) at inside top, center and bottom of window
opening with a steel measuring tape. Use the narrowest width measurement (round
down to the nearest 1/8 inch).
Measure height (from top to bottom) at inside left, center and right of window
opening. Use the shortest length measurement (round down to the nearest 1/8
inch). No deductions will be taken from height measurement.
If your window is considerably out of square, consider Outside Mounting to
conceal the irregularity.
IMPORTANT: For operating clearances, it is necessary to make inside mount
shades 1/2 inch narrower than the inside window measurement (11 A inch for each
side). When placing orders, specify whether or not you have taken the 1/2 inch
deduction. We will then make the shades with appropriate deduction for the
inside mount. NOTE: Min. 2 ? 2 1/2 inch window depth opening is required for
inside mount.
CEILING MOUNT
State whether inside or outside mount and refer to above instructions.
NOTE: All headrails come with 2 end-routed grooves for easy installation.
Mounting brackets and screws are provided.
Blinds may be mounted inside or outside the window casing. Be sure to measure
your windows carefully using a metal or wooden ruler, or steel tape.
Inside Mount:
Measure the exact width of window at 3 different places. Use the narrowest.
Measure the exact length from the top window opening to bottom sill. Use the
shortest. Measure the depth of window frame, A minimum of 2 1/4" is required.
Allowances for clearance are made at the factory.
Outside Mount:
Measure the exact width and length, including all the frame to be covered by
blind or shade. If there is a sill, or if blind will go to floor (i.e. patio
door), add 3" to length for mounting blind 3" above frame. If there is no sill,
add 3" below for light and privacy control. If measuring for sliding door,
allow 1 " clearance. To cover all window or frame, the vertical should overlap
by 6" in width (3" on either side). Vertical blind will be made to your exact
Width and length measurements.
BOW WINDOW MEASURING
INSTRUCTIONS
Measure straight line between AB, BC, CD, DE, EF, FG, AG. And use protractor for
angles at points B, C, D, E, F. If angle measurement with protractor is not
possible, then give measurement between BH, CI, DJ, EK, FL.
EASY MEASURING STEPS
In order to obtain an accurate finished measurement follow these steps:
Determine if there are any protrusions from the wall that have to be cleared,
such as a window sill.
If there are no protrusions, measurements may be taken on the ceiling or on the
floor. Measure 2 1/2" from wall or baseboard, if any, and mark the distance at
the 4 points as shown in Diagram 1 below.
If there is a protruding sill and blind is to go to the floor, make allowance
by measuring from outside edge of protrusion and repeat Step 2 above.
Now, determine where the track should end at point 1 and point 4 as shown in
Diagram 2 below. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT STEP TO ENSURE THAT THE WINDOW IS
&PROPERLY COVERED BUT THAT THE TRACK DOES NOT STICK OUT IN TO THE ROOM.
(See Important Note below)*
Mark points 1,2,3, and 4 as points A,B,C,D, respectively, and now take the
final finished measurement between points as shown above and specify your
styles number from the styles shown above. This will be the exact finished size
of the track measuring along the center.
Note: If you are providing us with a template or the actual degree of the
angles, then we will not require the measurements A-D in style 1 or 2 or A-C in
style 4.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is important to note that in bay window applications,
sometimes due to the construction of the window, the track should stick out
into the room to ensure proper coverage of the whole window. In such cases, the
window will be covered completely, but the track will be sticking out into the
room. The track could be made shorter so that it does not stick out in the
room, but there will be gaps at the ends of the window allowing some visibility
into the room. We find it advisable to point out the alternatives to the
customer so that they can choose the one they find acceptable. According to
this new measurement guide we only accept FINISHED TRACK MEASUREMENTS and
cannot be responsible for the track sticking out into the room or vice versa.
The decision will be yours to make at the time of the measuring for the
finished track size.
