How to measure for mini blinds? (2024)

How to measure for mini blinds?

Generally, inside-mounted blinds should be about 1/4- to 3/8-inch smaller than your narrowest width measurement. Length is a bit different. If you don't want your blinds to rest on your window sill, make sure they're ¼-inch smaller than the length of the window frame.

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How much smaller should blinds be than the window inside mount?

Generally, inside-mounted blinds should be about 1/4- to 3/8-inch smaller than your narrowest width measurement. Length is a bit different. If you don't want your blinds to rest on your window sill, make sure they're ¼-inch smaller than the length of the window frame.

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Do blinds have to be exact size?

Blinds are supposed to fit the window exactly if hung inside of the recess – so you would measure up the inside of the recess and order a blind that will cover the entire window side to side with the smallest possible gap at the edges – we will make 1cm or so allowance (depending on the type of blind), to ensure that ...

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What size blinds do I need for a 35 inch window?

A: The actual width of the 35" blinds are 34.5" (half inch narrower) to comfortably fit inside a 35" opening. So if your frame is exactly 34.5 inches, I would go with the 35" blinds.

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How much space should be on either side of blinds?

Blinds.com recommends at least 1.5" of overlap on each side of the window for blinds and shades, and 2" of overlap on each side for solar or roller shades and vertical blinds. The extra width provides more privacy and light blockage. As always, record your measurements down to the nearest 1/8 inch.

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How many inches needed for inside mount blinds?

Inside mount blinds require a minimum of ¾” of window depth in order to install the brackets. If your window depth is larger than ¾”, your blinds will not be flush but can still be installed inside the window frame.

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Should blinds touch the bottom of the window sill?

Yes, for your blinds to work to greatest effect and to achieve the right visual finish, window blinds should rest on the windowsill. The only exception to this is vertical blinds which require a small amount of clearance to prevent the louvres from dragging on the windowsill when operated.

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How much do you take off when measuring for blinds?

“The industry standard is to take a ¼- to ⅜-inch deduction off of the narrowest width measurement provided and use that as the finished blind width,” says Weidenbaum.

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How much does Lowes charge for blind installation?

Lowes $89 whole house blind installation.

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Will Lowes cut my blinds?

Lowe's can cut many blinds to custom-fit your windows at no additional cost. Bring in your measurements, and we'll prepare your blinds while you shop. You can even Special Order just about anything you need for your installation.

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What's the difference between recess and exact blinds?

A blind that is fitted within the window recess means it is the same size as the window and will fill that area. This is known as recess fitting. Whereas a blind that is fitted outside of the recessed area is commonly referred to as an exact fitting.

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Should blinds be in or out of recess?

The main advantages of hanging your blinds outside of the recess are that more light will enter the room when the blinds are open. You can block out more light when the blinds are closed. However, any items that you have placed on the windowsill won't be visible when you close the blinds.

How to measure for mini blinds? (2024)

Should blinds be outside or inside recess?

In summary. In summary, for Venetian, roller and vertical blinds, we would recommend they be hung from within the recess. However, Roman blinds would be better suited outside the recess, as they are able to let more light enter into the room.

Do blinds have to fit inside the window?

While you can mount shutters either inside or outside the window frame, it's best to mount them inside if you have decorative trim surrounding your windows that you want to show off. If you don't, or if you're covering a door that has a very shallow frame, mounting them on the outside of the frame is the way to go.

Do blind measurements include brackets?

Measure the side blinds into the corner. Then measure the front from corner to corner, but deduct the bracket allowance (don't forget to double the bracket allowance for the front blind before you deduct) from the width.

How much should blinds overhang?

For horizontal blinds, we recommend a minimum of ¾ inch overlap on each side, for a total of 1.5 inches of overlap. For vertical blinds, you will want even more overlap: 1.5 inches on either side, for a total of 3 inches.

What are standard lengths for mini blinds?

A: The size of the blind slats you choose really depends on your desired look and application. We offer 1 inch, 2 inch and 2 1/2 inch slats in most blinds.

What comes first width or height for blinds?

1) Measure the width inside the window opening at the top, and round down to the nearest 1/8" measurement. 2) Measure the height inside the window opening from the top of the window opening to the window sill. If your window does not have a sill, measure to the point you would like the blind to reach.

What is the most common window blind size?

If you've ever wondered what the standard size of window blinds is, the standard window length ranges from 36 to 72 inches, and the standard width ranges from 24 to 60 inches. However, window sizes and shapes can vary greatly, especially in older homes or homes with custom windows.

What if my blinds are too wide?

In cases where the blinds you have are too big for your windows, you'll need to cut them to size. This is quickly done by simply taking the measurements of your windows, marking them out on your blinds and cutting away the excess fabric.

What is the best placement for blinds?

For maximum privacy, mount the blinds above the window frame and extend them past the sides and bottom of the frame. Light bleed around the blinds is decreased with the extra width and length. If necessary, shim the blind bracket out so the blind falls freely.

How deep are mini blinds?

Smaller coverings, like mini blinds or cellular shades, may require as little as 7/8 of an inch. However, larger coverings, like wood or vertical blinds, may require up to 6 inches of depth for a flush mount.

Is it OK if blinds are too long?

No, it doesn't matter if the fabric of a roller blind is too long, or more to the point, longer than the minimum length it needs to be. This causes no functional issues and isn't visible, as the additional length remains rolled up around the tube at the top.

Why do you have to put window blinds up when landing?

It's for your own safety. If anything happens during take-off and landing - the most risky stages of every flight - then your eyes will already be used to the dark or the light outside, and you'll be able to react more quickly. That's also the reason why the lights in the cabin are dimmed for take-off and landing.

Which way do blinds turn for most privacy?

Reasons to turn your window blinds up:

It really is consumer preference, although we know that turning the slats upward (front edge of the blind upward) usually provides more privacy, less light into the room, and minimizes heat transfer into the room….

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