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| - Vienna Shades Measuring Instructions |
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General Measuring
Instructions
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| Where Do You Want To Mount Your Blind |
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| Before you measure, consider whether you want to mount your
window blinds inside the window frame or outside the window on the wall or
trim.
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| Inside or recessed mount hangs inside the window
frame. The top of the blind does not project out of the window opening and
provides a neater, more finished look without hiding wood trim. |
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| Outside mount hangs either directly on the wood trim
or above and outside the wood trim on either side. In either outside mount
situation, your wood trim is covered when the blind is closed. Although an
inside mount is usually preferred, an outside mount can make a window appear
larger, hide unattractive windows or provide total light control. |
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| In addition to personal decorating preference, consider
that for an inside mount, your casing or sill must have a minimum depth of 1 ½"
for 1" blinds and 2 ½" for 2" blinds to be totally recessed. |
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| How to Measure for Horizontal Blinds |
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| Inside Mount Installation |
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| To find width: Measure exact distance to the nearest 1/8"
between inside surfaces of window frame at the top, middle and bottom, and use
the narrowest width. Do not make any width deductions since the factory will do
so in production. Refer to the specific product page for width deductions. |
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| To find length: Measure exact distance from inside surface
at top of window to sill. If you prefer blind not to touch sill, deduct 1/4".
If there is no sill, measure length to point where shade is to reach. |
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| Outside Mount Installation |
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| To find width: Measure exact distance to the nearest 1/8"
between the outermost points where the blind is to be placed. For optimum light
control, this measurement should extend 3/4" beyond the window opening on each
side (or 1-1/2" for the entire width). |
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| To find length: Measure exact distance from where top of
shade (the headrail that is) will be located to top of sill. If there is no
sill or if shade is to overlap window frame, measure to point blind is to
reach. |
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| Information provided courtesy of Levolor Home Fashions,
Inc. © Copyright 1996-98 Levolor Home Fashions, Inc. |
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| On a very wide windows, we recommend ordering multiple
individual blinds, rather than two blinds on 1 headrail (2 on 1) or 3 blinds on
1 head rail (3 on 1) blinds. It is usually less expensive and much easier to
install. |
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| How to Measure for Vertical Blinds |
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| Inside Mount Installation |
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| To find width: Measure the opening across the top where the
headrail is to be installed from inside of jamb on left to inside of jamb on
right. Round the measurement down to the nearest 1/8". Do not make any width
deductions since the factory will do so in production. Refer to the specific
product page for width deductions. |
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| To find length: Measure from the inside top of the opening
on the left, at the center, and on the right to the sill; round the measurement
down to the nearest 1/8" and note the smallest dimension. Do not make any
allowances: the factory will make all adjustments so the headrail will fit the
opening properly and the vanes will clear the sill by 1/4" to 1/2". |
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| Outside Mount Installation |
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| To find width: Measure the width of the area to be covered
at the place where the headrail will be installed to the nearest 1/8". Blind
should overlap opening at least 4" on each side to ensure privacy. |
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| To find length: Measure the length of the area to be
covered and round down to the nearest 1/8". Blind should extend at least 3"
above and 3" below opening or window moulding. For ceiling-to-floor
installations, make adequate allowance for carpeting. Specifying OB measurement
means the factory makes no deduction allowances. |
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| Page provided courtesy of Levolor Home Fashions, Inc. ©
Copyright 1996-98 Levolor Home Fashions, Inc. |
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| How to Measure for Patio Doors |
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| To find width: Measure the width of the area to be covered
at the place where the headrail will be installed to the nearest 1/8". Blind
should overlap opening at least 4" on each side to ensure privacy. |
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| To find length: Measure the length of the area to be
covered (including the headrail height) and round down to the nearest 1/8".
Blind should extend at least 3" above opening or window molding. For
ceiling-to-floor installations, deduct 1/2" for proper clearance. Specifying
"Outside mount" when ordering means the factory takes no deductions or
allowances. |
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| To ensure easy access through the door and allow adequate
overlap, consider the stack width. For questions concerning the calculation of
stack width, call us at our toll free 1-866-894-LESS (5377). |
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| Information provided courtesy of Levolor Home Fashions,
Inc. © Copyright 1996-98 Levolor Home Fashions, Inc. |
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| How to Measure for Cellular Shades |
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| Inside Mount Installation |
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| To find width: Measure exact distance between inside
surfaces of window frame at the top, middle and bottom, and use the narrowest
width. Do not make any width deductions. Do not make any width deductions since
the factory will do so in production. Refer to the specific product page for
width deductions. |
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| To find length: Measure exact distance from inside surface
at top of window to sill. If you prefer blind not to touch sill, deduct 1/4".
If there is no sill, measure length to point where shade is to reach. |
| Outside Mount Installation |
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| To find width: Measure exact distance between the outermost
points where the shade is to be placed. This measurement should overlap each
side of the window by at least 1-1/2". Factory makes no deduction from your
fabric width dimensions. |
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| To find length: Measure exact distance from where top of
shade (the headrail that is) will be located to top of sill. If there is no
sill or if shade is to overlap window frame, measure to point blind is to
reach. |
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| NOTE: We recommend the top down bottom up feature on doors
so that you do not have to release the blind from the hold downs every time you
want to raise the shade. |
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| Page provided courtesy of Levolor Home Fashions, Inc. ©
Copyright 1996-98 Levolor Home Fashions, Inc. |
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| How to Measure for French Doors |
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| The wider and taller you specify your product, the better
your privacy, insulation, and light control. We recommend 2" at the top for the
mounting brackets and 2" at the bottom for the optional hold-down brackets (so
your shade does not come away from the door during door opening and closing).
We recommend adding a total of 4" to the length of the door glass opening
measurement. |
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| For the width, add at least an inch or two on both sides of
the glass. Bring the shade as close to the door handle as possible. |
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| If ordering cellular shades: We recommend the top down
bottom up feature so that you do not have to release the blind from the hold
downs at the bottom every time you want to raise the shade. |
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| If you have a lever handle on your door: For cellular,
pleated and roller shades the blind will usually slip between the handle and
the door. |
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| For wood and other horizontal blinds, we recommend changing
the door handle to a non-lever variety to avoid damage to the blind. |
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| If your doors have molding around the glass: Be sure to
specify spacer blocks for mounting when ordering. The spacers go between the
door and the headrail of the blind to avoid unnecessary rubbing on the blind by
the molding. |
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| Measuring Corner Windows (By Hunter Douglas) |
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| Butt and Bypass Shades |
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| When two shades butt against each other at a corner, as
shown in the overhead views below, one shade is the "butt" shade and the other
is the "bypass" shade. Measure for each shade separately using the procedures
described for a standard shade, and then subtract headrail depth from the butt
shade to obtain the proper ordering width. With outside mounts, remember to
allow for overlap on the sides and at the bottom. |
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| Corner Windows when not using Butt and Bypass |
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| Some window fashions such as Stardust cannot use the Butt
and Bypass. They are then measured to meet in the corner. |
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Measure the width of both openings to the common corner.
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Deduct the necessary depth of the treatment from the width of each measurement
so they will meet in the corner but not overlap. Important: If spacer blocks or
extension brackets will be used for extra clearance on outside mounts, add the
amount of extra clearance to the deduction.
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Order the width less the deduction for each window.
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| Measuring Bay Windows (By Hunter Douglas) |
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| With bay windows, locations of the window treatment and the
ordered width are marked and measured as illustrated below. |
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Determine the depth of the product you are mounting and use this for the width
of your poster board.
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Cut two pieces of poster board (depth determined from #1 above) wide by 12"
long. Important: If spacer blocks or extension brackets will be used for extra
clearance on outside mounts, add the amount of extra clearance to the width
dimension of the poster board before measuring.
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Place the strips in the left angle first, and bring them together until the
front corners of the poster board meet. Mark points "A" and "B".
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Repeat this step for the right side angle, marking points "C" and "D".
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Measure between points "B" and "C" to obtain the width measurement of the
center window treatment.
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Measure from point "A" outward to the desired width to obtain the width
measurement of the left window treatment.
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Measure from point "D" outward to the desired width to obtain the width
measurement of the right window treatment.
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| Measuring Skylight Windows (By Hunter Douglas) |
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| With skylight shades, the procedures for outside mounts are
almost the same as for standard rectangular shades. |
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| With inside mount shades: |
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Measure the width and height inside the window opening in at least three
locations each.
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If the window opening is longer than 96", measure the width every 48".
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Order the shortest height and the narrowest width.
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| Round your inside mount measurements up to the nearest
11/48", not down as with other inside mounts. The factory deductions take into
account the application of compressible foam tape (rail seal) to the outside of
the rails. |
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| For fully recessed inside mounts, a 2" minimum mounting
depth of the window opening is required. Non-flush mounted inside mounts are
not recommended; but, if necessary, a shade may protrude up to 11/42". Note
that mounting depths must take into account any obstacles to shade movement,
such as window cranks or handles. |
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| Outside mounts require only a 11/42" flat surface for
bracket attachment. |
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| In addition to shade measurements, the angle of the window
should also be noted on the order. |
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| Measuring Arches, Circles and Quarter Circle Windows
(By Hunter Douglas) |
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| With skylight shades, the procedures for outside mounts are
almost the same as for standard rectangular shades. |
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For inside mounts, measure the exact width and height inside the window
opening. Do not make any width deductions since the factory will do so in
production. Refer to the specific product page for width deductions.
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For outside mounts, measure the desired width and height.
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Measure the height at its tallest point.
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With quarter circles, height will equal width. In perfect arches, height will
equal one-half the width.
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With imperfect arches, or eyebrows, exact height/width relationships do not
occur, so extra care must be taken to ensure a good fit (see below). Please
note that a template is required for imperfect shapes.
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| Vienna Shades Measuring Instructions |
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| Follow the following instructions prior to measuring |
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Use a steel measuring tape.
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Measure to the nearest eighth of an inch - don't round your measurements and do
not take your own deductions.
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On your notes, clearly indicate which measurement is the width and which is the
height. It is very common to transpose measurements. Always indicate the WIDTH
measurement first, then the HEIGHT last. (W x H)
Remember one very important thing when measuring for an inside mount - Take
the ACTUAL WINDOW OPENING SIZE to give to us, We will take all the
proper allowances for it to fit into that opening. Before taking any
measurements, determine if you want to mount the window treatment inside mount
(inside window recess), or outside mount (on the wall or molding). See picture
below. For an inside mount, the window opening must have enough unobstructed
depth to allow mounting. When measuring for an outside mount, be sure to allow
for the height of the product's head rail in your measurements. We will custom
make your blinds to the sizes you write on the order. If these sizes are
incorrect it is impossible to change the blind, so take your time and double
check your measurements.
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| INSIDE MOUNT MEASUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS |
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| WIDTH: Measure the width of the window opening in 3
places (top, middle, and bottom). Take the smallest of the 3 measurements and
write it down. This is the width you will order. Do not make any deductions! |
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| HEIGHT: Measure the window opening height in 3
places (left, middle, right) and take the smallest measurement. This is the
height you will order. Do not make any deductions. |
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| IMPORTANT NOTE: When you
specify inside mount, the factory will make your blind slightly narrower
than you specified to allow for operating clearance. The fabric will be 1 1/8"
narrower (5/8" on the lift cord side and 1/2" on the opposite side) than the
head rail (see picture below). Therefore on all inside mounts you will have a
possible light gap on the sides unless there is a window frame, trim, or
drapery covering this space. |
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| OUTSIDE MOUNT MEASURMENT INSTRUCTIONS |
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| WIDTH: Measure the width of the window opening from
left to right and add 4"to 6" for maximum light gap coverage and privacy. If
the shade is to be mounted to trim or framing around the window, measure from
the trim's outside edge left to right then deduct 1/4". Keep in mind that on
outside mount Shangri-La shades the head rail will measure 3/16" wider than
the ordered width and the fabric will measure 3/4" less than the ordered width
(see picture below). Once you determine the desired width, write it down. This
is the width you will order. |
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| HEIGHT: To determine the height measure the window
opening from top to bottom and add 3" to 6" inches to this measurement to allow
space for mounting brackets above the opening and enough overlap at the bottom
to avoid a light gap. You must add at least enough space to mount the brackets
above the window which measure 1 1/4" tall. Once you determine the
desired height write it down. This is the height you will order. The factory
will make no deductions or additions to your height measurement. If
there is trim or framing around the window, measure from the trim's outside
edge, top to bottom and this is the height you will order, provided the trim
provides the flat space required for an outside mount. If not, you can mount
the blind to the wall above the trim. In addition, if the window sill protrudes
outside the window opening at the bottom of the window, measure just to the top
of the sill then deduct 3/8". |
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| Outside mount shades are mounted outside the window opening
and attach either to a wood trim/frame around the window or to a wall. Outside
mounts are ideal for windows with little or no window depth. The minimum amount
of flat space requires is 3/4" and Mount bracket height is 1 1/4" height. |
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| IMPORTANT NOTE: On outside
mounted Soft Sheer horizontal, the fabric will be 3/4" narrower (7/16" on the
lift cord side and 5/16" on the opposite side) than the head rail (see picture
below). In addition the head rail will measure 3/16" more than the
ordered width. You may compensate for the fabric deduction by adding to your
width measurement for an outside mount, keeping in mind that the head rail will
measure 3/16" wider than the ordered width. |
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