Common Blind Width

Record the narrowest width and longest height.

Common blind width.

We offer 1 inch 2 inch and 2 1 2 inch slats in most blinds. The slats can be tilted opened precisely horizontally for the most light or closed for privacy or to block. Measure the overall area to be covered. The 48 and 60 inch blinds will show up more often in short wide windows or in full wall windows.

Measure the height by going all the way from the top of the frame to the window sill. Don t forget to record window depth so you ll meet the minimum installation requirement. Outside mount window treatments are mounted outside the window casing. Consider adding an extra 3 inches to the width and height for optimum light control and privacy.

You re likely to see 24 and 36 inch widths paired with the smaller heights or with accent windows. Measure the width from the outermost points of the window. Good to know for optimum light control the blinds should extend 1 1 2 inches beyond the window opening on each side. The size of the blind slats you choose really depends on your desired look and application.

When selecting window blinds consider three measurements. Measure the width to the nearest 1 8 of an inch between the outer most points where the blinds will be placed. If you don t have a sill just measure up to the point where you want the blinds to end. Standard sizes for window blinds standard sizes.

Window length width and depth.