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Inside Mount

Below are the instructions for measuring your window for Inside Mount, or inside the window casing.

To find the width, measure the exact distance between the inside surfaces of the window frame at the top, middle and bottom, and use the narrowest width. Do not make any width deductions. The factory will make the necessary deductions.

To find the height, measure the exact distance from the inside surface at the top of the window to the sill.

Outside Mount

Below are the instructions for measuring your window for Outside Mount, or outside the window casing.

To find the width, measure the outside width of the window frame. Add at least 3 inches for overlap (1 ½” per side).

To find the height, measure from the sill to the position of the top of the shade. If their is no sill, measure to where the blind is to reach.

Tips – Inside Mount

• ‘Inside Mount’ options allow you to mount the shade inside the window casing so that the headrail sits back into the window casing.
• Inside Mounting blinds and shades emphasizes the actual size of the window, and allows trim work to be visible.
• Note your depth clearance before your purchase to ensure you have the minimum depth required to mount inside the frame.
• Levolor takes the appropriate deductions for inside mount, so do not make allowances on your inside mount measurements.

Tips – Outside Mount

• ‘Outside Mount’ options allow you to mount the headrail above the window casing or on molding.
• An Outside Mount options gives the illusion of a longer and wider window and can make a narrow window look larger.
• Outside Mount may be necessary if the window is not deep enough to contain at least the shade or blind mounting brackets.

General Tips for all

• Measure window accurately and remember that all windows are not perfectly square.
• For custom ordered product, you will need to order your blind or shade specifically as an inside mount or outside mount.