To measure your windows for outdoor mount blinds, you will need a steel tape measure. A pen or pencil and a piece of paper will be required to record your measurements.
Here is a simple DIY process for measuring a window for outdoor mount blinds:
- Measure the width of the window frame at three points, i.e., the top, middle, and bottom. Record the narrowest width. This will be the width you should use to order your outdoor mount blinds.
- Measure the height of the window frame from the top to the windowsill at the left, center, and right sides. Record the longest height. This will be the height you use to order your outdoor mount blinds.
- Determine the mounting type or placement you will use. There are two options for outdoor mount blinds: inside mount and outside mount. Inside mount means the window blinds will be mounted inside the window frame, while outside mount means they will be mounted outside or around the window frame.
- If you go for an inside mount, you’ll also need to measure the depth of the window frame. This is the distance from the front of the window frame to the back. Outdoor mount blinds require a minimum frame depth of 2 inches (for an inside mount), so make sure your window frame has at least this depth.
- If you go for an outside mount option, measure the distance from the top of the window frame to the crown molding or ceiling. This will be the distance from the top of the window blinds to the mounting surface.
- Meanwhile, you may need to measure the distance from the top of the window frame to the bottom of any decorative elements, such as an awning or transom.
Once you have recorded all your measurements, use these values to order your outdoor mount blinds. Be sure to double-check your measurements to ensure a perfect fit inside or outside the window frame.