Common Blind Width

When selecting window blinds consider three measurements.

Common blind width.

Don t forget to record window depth so you ll meet the minimum installation requirement. Window length width and depth. Standard sizes for window blinds standard sizes. We offer 1 inch 2 inch and 2 1 2 inch slats in most blinds.

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. Measure the width to the nearest 1 8 of an inch between the outer most points where the blinds will be placed.

Leave about 1 inch on either side of the frame so that the blinds block out all of the light. There are also four standard blind widths. Record the narrowest width and longest height. The 48 and 60 inch blinds will show up more often in short wide windows or in full wall windows.

If you don t have a sill just measure up to the point where you want the blinds to end. Outside mount window treatments are mounted outside the window casing. The slats can be tilted opened precisely horizontally for the most light or closed for privacy or to block. Measure the height by going all the way from the top of the frame to the window sill.

Good to know for optimum light control the blinds should extend 1 1 2 inches beyond the window opening on each side.