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1. To find width: Measure exact distance
between inside surfaces of window frame at
the top, middle, and bottom, and use the
narrowest width.
2. To find height: Measure exact distance from
inside surface at top of window to sill. If you
prefer shade not to touch sill, deduct 1/4". If
there is no sill, measure height to point where
shade is to reach.
3. To install the product flush with the window
frame, a minimum window depth of 3" is
required.
tip-to-tip:
Tip-to-Tip Measure is the common measure
type for most roller shades. Choosing this
measure type will include the headrail
"pegs" that mount the shade to the wall or
frame.
1. To find width: Measure exact distance
between the outermost points where the
shade is to be placed. This measurement
should overlap each side of window frame by
at least 1-1/2". Factory makes no deduction
from your shade width dimensions.
2. To find height: Measure exact distance from
where top of shade will be located to top of
sill. If there is no sill or if shade is to overlap
measure for: inside mount roller shades
measure for: outside mount roller shades
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