Inside Mount
Below are the instructions for measuring your
window for Inside Mount, or inside the window
casing.
To find the width, measure the exact distance
between the inside surfaces of the window frame
at the top, middle and bottom, and use the
narrowest width. Do not make any width
deductions. The factory will make the necessary
deductions.
To find the height, measure the exact
distance from the inside surface at the top of
the window to the sill.
Outside Mount
Below are the instructions for measuring your
window for Outside Mount, or outside the window
casing.
To find the width, measure the outside width
of the window frame. Add at least 3 inches for
overlap (1 ˝” per side).
To find the height, measure from the sill to
the position of the top of the shade. If their
is no sill, measure to where the blind is to
reach.
Tips – Inside Mount
- ‘Inside Mount’ options allow you
to mount the shade inside the window
casing so that the headrail sits
back into the window casing.
- Inside Mounting blinds and
shades emphasizes the actual size of
the window, and allows trim work to
be visible.
- Note your depth clearance before
your purchase to ensure you have the
minimum depth required to mount
inside the frame.
- Levolor takes the appropriate
deductions for inside mount, so do
not make allowances on your inside
mount measurements.
Tips – Outside Mount
- ‘Outside Mount’ options allow
you to mount the headrail above the
window casing or on molding.
- An Outside Mount options gives
the illusion of a longer and wider
window and can make a narrow window
look larger.
- Outside Mount may be necessary
if the window is not deep enough to
contain at least the shade or blind
mounting brackets.
General Tips for all
- Measure window accurately and
remember that all windows are not
perfectly square.
- For custom ordered product, you
will need to order your blind or
shade specifically as an inside
mount or outside mount.
