Common Blind Width

The slats can be tilted opened precisely horizontally for the most light or closed for privacy or to block.

Common blind width.

Record the narrowest width and longest height. Measure the overall area to be covered. When selecting window blinds consider three measurements. Window length width and depth.

The 48 and 60 inch blinds will show up more often in short wide windows or in full wall windows. The size of the blind slats you choose really depends on your desired look and application. Standard sizes for window blinds standard sizes. Measure the width to the nearest 1 8 of an inch between the outer most points where the blinds will be placed.

You re likely to see 24 and 36 inch widths paired with the smaller heights or with accent windows. Leave about 1 inch on either side of the frame so that the blinds block out all of the light. If you don t have a sill just measure up to the point where you want the blinds to end. 24 inches 36 inches 48 inches and 60 inches.

Measure the height by going all the way from the top of the frame to the window sill. We offer 1 inch 2 inch and 2 1 2 inch slats in most blinds. There are also four standard blind widths. Don t forget to record window depth so you ll meet the minimum installation requirement.

Outside mount window treatments are mounted outside the window casing.