Blinds are a part of almost every household in Dubai. Their practical features and aesthetic appeal have garnered considerable love from homeowners. As cool and stylish as they seem, they are technical and complex to install. Blinds in Dubai can be very hard to install, but if you know the task, then it won’t be a big challenge. A very important element in installing blinds is their correct measurements. In this guide, we’ll see how to measure windows for blinds.
What Are Blinds?
Blinds are a type of window treatment that is made up of panels and slats. They are normally adjusted outside your windows and are very sturdy. They are excellent for light control and privacy. They can be easily raised and lowered to control the amount of light and privacy. Unlike other window coverings, blinds are hard window coverings.
How to Measure Windows for Blinds?
A lot of people think that installing blinds and measuring windows for blinds is very easy, but it’s not as easy as it looks. This guide will help you measure windows for blinds.
Organize Your Tools
First and foremost, you have to organize all of your tools. Make sure that you have your measuring tape, ladder, and other important tools assembled before you start measuring windows for blinds. Once you have organized everything, you can then move on to the other steps.
Determine Mount Type
For measuring the windows for blinds, there are two mounting types. You need to determine the mount type. In the case of an inside mount, it gives a really clean and integrated look and is also more popular. So when you are measuring the inside mount type, make sure that you are accommodating the required minimum depth for your desired window treatment. A lot of times, people don’t really consider the depth of the window treatment.
When it comes to outside mounts, they make the windows look bigger and provide superior light control. This type of mount is chosen when the inside mount doesn’t give that much depth.
Measure The Inside Mount Type
In order to measure the inside mount type, you need to first measure the width. In order to do so, measure the inside of the window frame in 3 places; this will be top, middle, and bottom. The shortest measurement that you will get will be your width. Then you have to measure the height. For this measure inside the window frame vertically, near the nearest ⅛ inch, left, middle, and right. The longest measurement that you will get will be your height. Then comes the measurement of the depth. For this, measure the inside to the nearest ⅛ inch at the top of the window frame. The shortest measurement that you will get will be your depth.
Measure The Outside Mount Type
For the outside mount type, first of all, measure the width. In order to measure that, you need to horizontally measure to the nearest ⅛ inch between the outermost points; this is where you want your window treatments to be placed. In order to have optimal light control, make sure to overlap each side of the window frame by at least ¾ inch. For the measurement of the height, measure vertically to the nearest ⅛ inch from the top where you want the window treatments to be installed.
Conclusion
It is very important that when you are measuring the windows for blinds, you properly take the measurements for your windows as well as for your home or office blinds. A lot of times, blinds are way too long for the windows, and they need alterations, so you can fix them beforehand. Also, when measuring, measure the inside mount and the outside mount equally for an easy and seamless installation.
Frequently Asked Questions | FAQs
What to consider when measuring windows for blinds?
In order to measure windows for blinds, make sure that you measure the three important measurements: width, height, and depth. This will help you install the blinds in the windows.
What tools do we need to measure windows for blinds?
You need some tools; this includes a measuring tape, a ladder, and other things that will help you greatly with the measurement of the windows.
How much wider should blinds be than the windows?
Blinds should be at least a little wider than the windows. We recommend that you go at least 2’’ wider than the opening on either side, so it will be a total of 4’’. Similarly, go a little higher for the height to give an illusion of taller windows.
What are the different types of mounts?
There are two types of mounts: these include inside and outside mounts. An inside mount is a mount that will give you a clean and integrated look. Similarly an outside mount is a mount that will make your windows look bigger and larger.