For vertical blinds it is recommended to overlap the window opening by at least 3 on each side for a total of 6.
Standard vertical blind widths.
Vertical blinds provide an expanded view when opened and provide maximum coverage when closed.
The slat size varies between 1 inch and 2 1 2 inches for blinds although some bamboo vertical blinds are very thin.
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Although window sizes are standard the drywall or framing that creates the window frame size is not.
Measure the area that the blind is to cover.
Each our of vertical blinds are custom made to your window sizes within the nearest 1 8 of an inch.
Good to know for optimum light control the blinds should extend 1 1 2 inches beyond the window opening on each side.
An exact size blind is also known as pin width or finished blind width.
For this reason custom made vertical blinds will create the best fit and look for your windows.
The smallest measurement is the one you should use do this for both width and length.
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How to measure for vertical blinds.
Common slat widths are 1 2 inch 1 inch or 2 inch the most popular width.
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The window opening at least 3 on each side when measuring for vertical blinds.
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It comes with a reversible head rail allowing you to choose either a right or left hand opening so it can work in any room.
Measure the width to the nearest 1 8 of an inch between the outer most points where the blinds will be placed.
Measuring outside the recess.
The wider the slat the heavier the blind so a large window that can handle the look of a 2 1 2 inch slat might require a light synthetic slat material to make the weight of the blinds manageable.
This is the measurement you need to make if the blind needs to hang outside the recess overlapping the window.
Measure properly to get the right fit for your vertical and alternative blinds.
Measuring the width and the length for outside mount.
Decide how much you wish to overlap the recess at each side we recommend at least 7 5cm at each side as well as the top and bottom so as to minimise.
Many blinds are made from wood and painted white or off white but you also have the option of vinyl aluminum and even paper blinds which often have designs painted onto them.
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