Measure the inside of the window frame in three places for width.
Inside mount blinds deep window.
Better still choosing to install the blinds.
Extend the tape measure into the window as far back as it can go at the top of the window where the brackets will be installed.
Because the blind itself needs at least 3 inches of window depth for a flush mount or for the window blinds and the valance to be completely within the window frame a portion of the blinds will extend out of the window frame.
Width x height x depth.
Record the narrowest width and longest height.
Unlike outside mounted blinds hanging blinds inside a window frame creates a cleaner sleeker appearance with less potential for damage or detachment.
Inside mount window treatments come with their own benefits which makes them a popular choice for homeowners.
Installing window treatments as an inside mount gives your windows a clean finished look allows blinds or shades to be flush with the trim or wall.
Inside mounts are the cleanest look because they fit snugly inside the window frame.
Inside mount blinds fit inside the window frame for a neat clean look.
At the left middle and right side.
Width is horizontal across the window.
Make note for the narrowest width and longest height.
How to measure for blinds mounted inside the window.
It s super easy to measure.
An inside mount is when blinds or shades are installed inside the top of the window frame.
This is due to the small gaps present.
Measure and record these 3 dimensions in that order.
The benefits of inside mount blinds.
When measuring for the inside mount measure in three places for width top middle and bottom.
Many two inch blinds can be mounted inside the window frame with as little as and inch and a quarter.
This is the most suitable mounting option for most window blinds.
Inside mounting occurs when the blind is installed inside the window frame.
Depth refers to the amount of space inside a window opening from front to back where the blind will be installed.
Measure using a steel tape measure down to the nearest 1 8th inch.
The window treatment brackets are either screwed into the ceiling of the window opening or sides.
This mounting style is more traditional and is generally the primary installation method for blinds.
When your window frame has a deep window sill installing the blinds or shades inside the frames will maintain the functionality of the sills.
Inside mount treatments are installed inside the window casing.
The window blind measurement is checked to make it fit in the window frame so that the blind covers the recess inside the window opening.
Across the top middle and bottom.
Then again for height left middle and right.
With the recess mount you may have some light leakage that enters the room.
You ll also want to measure the window depth to make sure you have.