Measurement Tip for Window Trim

Hey ya'll,

Hope the 2009 is kind for you so far.

I had a call this week on an old issue that is deserving of updated mention. This particular customer had measured for inside mount 2" stained wood blinds. The customer measured correctly so to speak and yet neglected to take into consideration the trim work around the window. When saying this, I mean the width was measured top middle and bottom left to right. The height was measured top to bottom left, middle and right. The smallest measurement was used and yet still the blinds did not seem to fit the opening upon arrival. The problem was the customer had paneled walls and at the edge of the window recess there was a trim used to cover the raw edge of the paneling. Now, the measurement was correct and the depth was sufficient for the 2" or even a 2 1/2" blind. However, the small trim work at the edge of the window recess protruded out to a more narrow point than the actual window recess width. This is a very important issue. Please keep in mind the measurement you give must be an open unrestricted opening with nothing being intrusive within that space.

The stained blinds did eventually fit into the opening, but did require some difficult maneuvers that scratched paint and can sometimes require trimming of product at the buyers' level.

The main issue is to keep in mind that the measure width and height must allow for a solid mass of the same width and height to fill the measured space.

Hope this will save some time and future issues with your blind installation.

Thanks and have fun this weekend!