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Inside Mount Instructions - Width

• Use a steel measuring tape and measure to the nearest 1/8".
• Measure the exact width (left to right) of the inside edge of the window frame in 3 places (top, middle, bottom).
• Take the smallest of the 3 measurements.
• This is the width measurement you will order; width is always the first measurement recorded.
• Your window must have a minimum depth of 2 ¼" for the mounting brackets.
• The manufacturer will deduct up to ¼" from the width, to ensure proper fit.

Inside Mount Instructions - Height

• Measure the exact height (top to bottom) from the top inside edge down to the window sill in 3 places.
• Take the shortest of the 3 measurements.
• This is the height measurement you will order; height is always the second measurement recorded.
• We recommend you subtract ½" for carpet clearance.

* Do not transpose width and height measurements. *

* Finished blind size may vary +/- 1/8". *

Outside Mount Instructions - Width

• Measure the exact width (left to right) of the window frame or how wide you would like the shade to be.
• Make sure to measure wide enough to cover the entire window and provide for minimum light gap. Adding 6" to 8" is recommended. Example: if the window opening is 70", by ordering 76" it will provide 3" coverage on each side of the window.
• You must have a minimum mounting surface height of 1 ¾" for the mounting brackets.
• The valance will be about 2" wider, than the width ordered, for valance returns.
• This is the width measurement you will order; width is always the first measurement recorded.
• If you specify outside mount, the manufacturer will not take any additional deductions.

Outside Mount Instructions - Height

• Measure the height you would like the blind to be by measuring top to bottom of the window opening.
• We recommend adding about 4" to 6" to this number to ensure maximum coverage and to accommodate the headrail.
• The height measurement you provide must include the headrail. Example: if the height ordered is 80" this will be the height including the headrail (from the very top of the headrail to the bottom rail).
• You will mount the headrail on or above the window frame.
• Some windows have decorative trim which may interfere with mounting; it's important to add to your measurement to mount above the trim. Remember to request extension brackets.
• If the blind extends to the floor for a patio door, deduct at least a ½" from your measurement to allow clearance for the vanes.

* Do not transpose width and height measurements. *

* Finished blind size may vary +/- 1/8". *