Common Blind Width

Measure the overall area to be covered.

Common blind width.

Measure the width from the outermost points of the window. Don t forget to record window depth so you ll meet the minimum installation requirement. Consider adding an extra 3 inches to the width and height for optimum light control and privacy. 24 inches 36 inches 48 inches and 60 inches.

When selecting window blinds consider three measurements. The size of the blind slats you choose really depends on your desired look and application. Outside mount window treatments are mounted outside the window casing. You re likely to see 24 and 36 inch widths paired with the smaller heights or with accent windows.

Leave about 1 inch on either side of the frame so that the blinds block out all of the light. Window length width and depth. Good to know for optimum light control the blinds should extend 1 1 2 inches beyond the window opening on each side. There are also four standard blind widths.

If you don t have a sill just measure up to the point where you want the blinds to end. Measure the height by going all the way from the top of the frame to the window sill. Record the narrowest width and longest height. The slats can be tilted opened precisely horizontally for the most light or closed for privacy or to block.

Measure the width to the nearest 1 8 of an inch between the outer most points where the blinds will be placed.