Inside or recessed mount:
The window covering will hang inside of the window frame and cover the window glass nearly exactly.

• Width - Measure the EXACT width of the window in three (3) places. Use the narrowest dimension that results. The factory will make the necessary deduction (1/4" each side or 1/8" each side for soft shades) for operating clearance.

• Height - Measure the EXACT height of the window in two (2) places. Use the shortest resulting dimension.

• Window depth - The minimum depth for inside mounting flush is in the specifications of each product.

Outside or wall mount:
The window covering will hang outside of the actual window opening, generally covering the window frame.

• If you do not have trim (molding) around the window you will usually want to add an inch on each side so the blind will completely cover the opening with some overlap onto the wall.

• If you do have trim (molding) you will generally want to measure the entire width of the frame including the trim (molding).

• If you have trim you can mount above the top molding but need to add enough height to make certain the blinds headrail clears the trim. (See each products specifications). This is usually 2-4 inches depending on the type of blind you are mounting. If you are above the trim you usually should also order the optional spacers.

• Width - Measure the EXACT width of the window in three (3) places. Add the necessary overlap which is either 2 inches total if you have no molding or the entire width of the window frame including the molding.

• Height - Measure the EXACT height of the window from the top of where you want to mount the headrail to either the top of the window sill (if the blind bottom rail will land on it) or to beyond the bottom of the opening if you do not have a protruding window sill. If you do not have a sill, measure to at least 1 inch below the opening or to the bottom of the molding (if any).