How to Measure for Inside Mount Cellular Shades

Measuring for cellular shades is simple. It's just too easy. 00:04.200 --> 00:08.910 Steps in this short video, you will see just how easy it is to measure for an inside mount. Inside mount refers to shade that is mounted on the inside of your window frame. This type of mount is by far the most common choice and is highly recommended. And outside mount is typically using only two situations if the instructions inside of your window frame, such as an alarm sensor, or if your window frame lacks sufficient mounting depth to hold your shade. Our website provides details on how much depth is required to install your shades with an inside mount. In most cases, the depth that you will need is only a few inches when measuring for any window covering. It's important to use a still measuring tape and round to the nearest 1/8 of an inch increments. Your first step is to measure the width of your window, rounding down to the nearest 18 inch increment. After taking each measurement begin by measuring the inside width of your window opening in three places, top, middle and bottom. After recording your three measurements, select the narrowest one. This will be the with you will order. Please do not make any deductions to this measurement. The factory will make your shade slightly narrower so that it can properly move up and down within your window. Your second step is to measure the exact height of the window openings in three places, left, middle and right, choose the tallest measurement. This is the height. You will order now that you have completed these two simple steps. You're ready to place your order. It's that easy.