Jupiter Wells

For Good Measure: A Two Step Guide to Getting Your Window Treatments Right

Check out the PDF Version with images & helpful illustrations: For Good Measure

A Few Pointers:

• Always use a steel measuring tape for accuracy.
• Round each measurement to the nearest 1/8”.
• Measure all windows, even those that appear to be the same width and height.

Select Your Type of Mount:

• Inside Mount
  Inside mounts provide a clean, tailored look, especially on windows with attractive molding. Note: an inside mount is not recommended if your window is not square. To determine squareness, simply measure your window on both diagonals. The measurements should be within ½”. If they are not, consider an outside mount to avoid exposing the irregularity.
• Outside Mount
  Outside mounts can hide unattractive moldings, make a small window appear larger, increase privacy or diminish light seepage. This type of mount requires at least 2” of flat space above the window casing for proper installation of the brackets (see Stacking Height on the last page) and approximately 1 ½” of overlap on each side (3” total).

Measure Your Window - Inside Mount

• Check Your Mounting Depth
  To properly mount your window treatment inside your window casing, your window must be deep enough to accommodate the mounting brackets. If the depth of your window casing is not equal to or greater than the minimum mounting depth, you will need to mount your product outside the window frame (see 2b). Window cranks, handles and other obstructions will reduce your usable window depth so be sure to factor these into your measurement.

  You’ll also need to check the minimum flush mounting depth of the product. A portion of your window treatment may protrude from the window frame (see Minimum Mounting Depth diagram) even if you meet the minimum mounting depth requirements. Flush mount is the depth required to mount a window treatment so that it is fully recessed inside the window casing and no portion of the window treatment protrudes from the window frame (see Flush Mount diagram).

  Minimum mounting depths and flush mount depths vary based on product type, manufacturer and option configurations. These values are listed on our website for each product as applicable.

• Measure Your Window In the Right Place
  For inside mount window treatments, measure the width and height of your window casing at the positions indicated in the table below.

  Please note: Do not take any deductions from your measurements for clearance. The factory will take necessary deductions, specific to each manufacturer, for the proper operation of your window treatment.

Measure Your Window - Outside Mount

Measure the exact width to be covered, making sure the measurement overlaps the window opening by the amounts listed in the table below to ensure light control and privacy. Then measure the exact height to be covered including the overlap listed in the table below to allow enough space on the wall or molding to affix the brackets. You can add to this overlap to make a small window appear larger, hide unattractive window molding, or to have the window treatment stack off of the window (see Stacking Height on the following page) when completely raised.

Please note: The factory will not take any deductions for an outside mount. The window treatment will be made to the exact measurements specified. For roller or solar shades, please be aware that the specified width is the “tip-to-tip” size of the operating Width Height mechanism on the shade. Therefore, the fabric will always be 1” less than the specified width. For example, with a 4” total overlap (per chart below), the fabric will only overlap 3” (1 ½” on each side).

Consider Your Stacking Height

Special Measuring Situations

• Patio Doors
  Measure the width of the area to be covered at the place where the headrail will be installed to the nearest 1/8”. The blind should overlap the opening by at least 4” on each side to ensure privacy. Measure the length of the area to be covered and record to the nearest 1/8”. The blind should extend at least 3” above the opening or window molding. For ceiling-to-floor installations for outside mounts on patio doors, deduct ½” for proper clearance. To ensure easy access through the door and allow adequate overlap, consider the stacking height (see above).
• French Doors
  To assure against light seepage, measure the width of the glass pane and any additional space that is available without interfering with the door handles. Usually you can go at least 1” on either side past the glass pane. Ideally, add 2” on each side for an additional 4” total to the width. Measure the height of the window glass and add at least 2” at the top to allow room for mounting hardware and 2” below the bottom of the glass to ensure proper coverage. Thus, the total height will be the height of the window glass plus at least 4”.
• Wide Windows (Multiple blinds on one headrail)
  Measure the width of the window and divide it by the number of window treatments. If you require window treatments of different widths on one headrail, please call our sales department at 877-451-2104.
• Cut-Outs
  A cut-out is a shade or blind with a small rectangular area removed from it to avoid obstructions like a tile backsplash or window air conditioner to ensure proper operation of your blind. Specific diagrams should be submitted for clarification or contact our sales department directly at 877-451-2104. Cut-outs are an additional charge.
• Window Cranks
  It’s important to remember window cranks when you are measuring. Cranks are often removed if they interfere with the window treatment and replaced with T-handles, a small wing nut-type crank from the local hardware store, for optimal window treatment performance.

Check out the PDF Version with images & helpful illustrations: For Good Measure