1/2".
Required Minimum Depth
| Window Treatment | Required Minimum Depth* |
|---|---|
| Cellular Shades | 1/2″ |
| Roman Shades | 1/2″ |
| Metal Blinds | 1/2″ |
| Panel Track Shades | 5/8″ |
How much depth do you need for cellular shades?
Smaller coverings, like mini blinds or cellular shades, may require as little as 7/8 of an inch. However, larger coverings, like wood or vertical blinds, may require up to 6 inches of depth for a flush mount.
What is the minimum depth for inside mount blinds?
3?4"
3?4″ is the minimum depth required for inside mount blinds.
How much space is needed for inside mount shades?
As a general rule: 2″ horizontal blinds such as faux wood blinds and wood blinds need at least 1.5″ inches and 3″ for a flush mount. Honeycomb Shades for instance require less space needing just under 1″ depth and 2″ for a flush mount blind.
How do you measure the thickness of cellular shades?
Instructions for Inside Mounted Honeycomb/Cell Shades
- To determine the width, measure from left to right on the top, middle, and the bottom. Use the smallest width out of those numbers.
- If you get a 1/16 or 1/32 increment, round down to the nearest 1/8.
- This is the width you will use when ordering.
Should blinds be flush with wall?
1) Mounting flush with the wall gives a cleaner look, as it hides the depth of the window sill itself and gives a smooth surface against your wall. We recommend this in most cases if you are mostly concerned with aesthetics.
What is a flush mount depth?
The minimum flush mount depth is the required mount depth needed for the shade/blind to fit fully inside of the window frame, without protruding outward at all.
How much space should be between shades and window frames?
Blinds.com recommends at least 1.5″ of overlap on each side of the window for blinds and shades, and 2″ of overlap on each side for solar or roller shades and vertical blinds. The extra width provides more privacy and light blockage. As always, record your measurements down to the nearest 1/8 inch.
What is fully recessed depth?
“Fully recessed” is where your product fits neatly within your window opening, without it protruding into your room. The depth of your window opening may be sufficient to mount a blind as an Inside Mount, but NOT quite enough to mount it such that the headrail is fully inside the window opening.
What are cordless blinds?
Cordless blinds and shades are window coverings that do not include the standard strings that most people are used to. There are no lines or rods hanging from the top rail, and there is nothing to pull. Instead, the strings that operate the treatments interlace inside the blind slats and do not run beside them.
Can cellular shades be longer than window?
In most cases, it is OK to have your blind longer than your window, even for inside mount.If you order the shade too long, it may not align properly when lowered to the sill of your window. Measuring a Window for Inside Mount. An inside mount blind should fit the window measurements perfectly.
How do I order cellular blinds?
The cordless lift option on cellular shades is considered safer for kids and pets because there are no exposed cords. The cordless top-down/bottom-up option is, however, not considered safer for kids because exposed cords are still present.
How do I know what size blinds I need?
Measure both the width of the window and the height of the window. Consider adding an extra 3 inches to the width and height for optimum light control and privacy. Extending the blinds outside the window will also provide the space needed for the mounts and help the window appear larger than it actually is.
How deep should blinds be?
When measuring for window blinds you should always make sure you have enough depth in your windows to mount the blinds. Each blind has specifications needed to mount them. A typical 2 inch window blind needs a minimum of an inch and a half but at least 3 inches for a flush mount.
What is Zebra blinds?
Zebra Shades are a very modern alternative to a horizontal blind. Zebra Shades are Roller shades that allow you to transition between sheer and privacy. The blinds can be adjusted so that the 3″ zebra stripes line up-offering privacy, light control, and insulation.
Should blinds be wider than window?
Not Adding Width To Outside Mount Blinds
We recommend going at least 2″ wider than the opening on either side, so 4″ total. For the height, go about 3 inches above the window trim (to allow for the mounting brackets) and measure from that point down to the window sill.
Can you mount cellular shades on the outside?
Cellular shades are easy to install for an outside mount. A screwdriver is all that is needed to install your shades, or, for an easier installation, you can use a cordless screwdriver or a drill with a 1/4-inch Hex head drill bit.
What is Headrail depth?
Headrail depth and height is the size of the headrail. This information can be used to determine if you have enough depth to clear obstructions on outside mounts, and also help determine the amount of height overlap you’ll need on an outside mount height measurement.
What does inside flush mount mean?
Flush Inside Mount means the entire shade fits within the window frame. In other words, if you were to run your hand along the wall or window frame, your hand would not bump into the shade. The minimum window frame depth required for a flush mount is 2 1/4?.
Who manufactures select blinds?
Rotterdam, December 20, 2019 Hunter Douglas, the world market leader in window coverings (Luxaflex®) and a major manufacturer of architectural products, has agreed to acquire a 30% minority in Select Blinds, with an option to purchase the remainder.
What size blinds do I need for a 35 inch window?
The actual width of the 35″ blinds are 34.5″ (half inch narrower) to comfortably fit inside a 35″ opening. So if your frame is exactly 34.5 inches, I would go with the 35″ blinds.
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