Measuring For Inside Mount Shades
To Find Width
Measure width of window opening at the top, middle, and bottom and use the narrowest dimension for ordering. Specify if your width measurement is the total shade width you desire (tip-to-tip) or the width of the fabric (cloth-to-cloth). The cloth-to-cloth measurement is 1 3/8" less than the tip-to-tip measurement. The factory will automatically take an allowance of 3/8" for operating clearance unless you specify otherwise.
To Find Height
Measure the height of the window from top of opening to top of sill in two places. To install the product flush with the window frame, a minimum window depth of 2" is required without a valance and a minimum window depth of 4" is required with a valance.
Tip-to-Tip
Tip-to-Tip Measure is the common measure type for most roller shades. Choosing this measure type will include the headrail "pegs" that mount the shade to the wall or frame.
Measuring For Outside Mount Shades
To Find Width
Measure the exact width of the area to be covered. It is recommended that 3" be added to the shade width for the standard overlap of 1 1/2" on each side. Specify if your width measurement is the total shade width you desire (tip-to-tip) or the width of the fabric (cloth-to-cloth). The cloth-to-cloth measurement is 1 3/8" less than the tip-to-tip measurement.
To Find Height
Measure the height of the area to be covered. Measure from the ceiling or desired point above the window to approximately 1 1/2" below the window frame.
Cloth-to-Cloth
Tip-to-Tip Measure is the common measure type for most roller shades. Choosing this measure type will include the headrail "pegs" that mount the shade to the wall or frame.
