How can you tell the size of blinds?

Measure the height of your window opening in three places: left, center, and right. Use the smallest measurement if you’re measuring for sheer shades, vertical blinds, solar shades, or roller shades. For all other blinds and shades, use the longest measurement. Order at the exact opening size with no deductions.

How do you measure for ready made blinds?

Use a metal tape measure for accuracy. Measure across the window width, adding an extra 10cm (4″) to the total width to allow a 5cm (2″) overlap either side of the window to block out light effectively. For roller blinds add a further 5cm (2″) to the width to allow room for the operating mechanism.

What does exact mean when measuring blinds?

Exact is when you want your blind to be fitted on the outside of the window recess.

What does 1 inch blinds mean?

1 inch Blind: If you are looking for small window coverings, this is a good choice. Picking this size means you will have more slats per blind. When you have the slats open, your view to the outside won’t be as open, yet you can simply raise the blinds when you need to. They are perfect for windows with narrow frames.

What is the standard blind size?

If you’ve ever wondered what the standard size of window blinds is, the standard window length ranges from 36 to 72 inches, and the standard width ranges from 24 to 60 inches.

Are blinds measured width by height?

One of the most important steps is to measure both the height and width in 3 places – top, middle, and bottom. For Roller Shades, Solar Shades, Sheer Shades, or Vertical Blinds use the measurement from the top of the window. For all other styles, use the narrowest width measurement of the top, middle and bottom.

Can you buy ready made blinds?

Steve’s ready made in-stock blinds ship same day or free!* Blinds, shades and other window treatments purchased from Steve’s Blinds In-stock collection are ready made so they will be prepared and shipped to you fast! Most stock blinds even ship same day or they are guaranteed free (see details below).

What’s the difference between exact and recess blinds?

A blind that is fitted outside of the recess is normally referred to as an exact fitting, and is attached to the wall above the window, covering both the window and part of the wall on either side of the recess.

What does recess mean when measuring blinds?

A recess measurement of your window is the measurement of the opening inside of it. The reason for this measurement is that a recess blind will fit into the opening of your window; it won’t overlap the walls on either side of it.

What is the standard window blind size?

What’s the difference between blinds and mini blinds?

Simply put, mini blinds are window blinds that use slats that are less than half the width of standard blinds. Highly effective at controlling light – While mini blinds aren’t as effective at blocking out light as blackout shades, they provide ample light control for most homeowners.