How To Measure For Window Blinds

The important thing about buying window blinds is it needs to fit your windows just about perfectly. Measuring your window blinds is an absolute no-brainer. You could do it by yourself after employing some really simple technologies and tools. Remember, there are only few things you need to consider when you start measuring window blinds so it is not going to be a difficult task at all.

What should I know before measuring Window Blinds?

Window Blinds are best used when they cover the entire size of the window. Anything more would be considered space consuming and anything less an eyewash. Simply put, if you know the size of your window at the back of your hand from the architecture plan of your home, you are sure to get your window blind size absolutely correct.

Just in case, you happen to miss the window size, do not worry. You just have to follow a simple routine to get the measurement of the window blind that you wish to buy.

Ensure that you take the measurements about precisely. Even an inch matters and hence if you are distracted, the whole exercise would go waste. Remember, window blinds manufacturers will not give allowances to your size specifications. If you tell them to manufacture a 11"*8" fabric for your window blinds, you will get a 11" * 8" material. If your window size is 6" * 6", an additional 10 square inches of cloth has gone waste that could translate into some money wasted as well.

For one to get the most accurate measurements, it is advisable to use steel tapes. Steel tapes are usually the sturdier ones and using them will ensure that you get the accurate measurements of your windows.

Imagine taking the measurement of your window with it being open (Though it is not advisable) and breeze blowing. Just in case, if you are measuring for a fabric window blind with a cloth tape, your task will be extremely difficult till the time either the window is shut or the breeze stops flowing.

Allow spaces for the mounts

Every window has an inside and an outside mount. These mounts are provided to ensure that the objectives of a window blind - privacy, security, light control, easy handling are met at all times.

Inside mounts provide the windows with a neater and a more efficient look. I recommend that you take the inside mounts dimensions by providing the narrowest width for breadth measurement and the longest size for length measurements. Manufacturers will take note of this and reduce half an inch from both sides to ensure optimal fabric control.

Outside mounts are provided outside off the window that acts as supporters to the window. If you wish to ensure that your window blind provides you with the best privacy and light control features, make sure to include 4-5 inches for each side and 1-3 inches for the brackets to be mount.

Once you take all these things in consideration, you are good to measure the length and breadth of your window blind.