How To Measure Doors For Shades

Kincmoblinds offers custom window treatments designed to fit your space perfectly:)
Before You Get Started
Window Icon
Mount Options
Choose Inside Mount Or Outside Mount. Inside mount fits within the window frame, while outside mount covers the entire frame for better coverage.
Tools Icon
Tools Required
Gather tools like a measuring tape, pencil, and ladder to ensure precise measurements for your custom blinds.
Worksheet Icon
Measurement Guide
Download our easy-to-follow worksheet to accurately record your window dimensions for the perfect fit.
Download
Side By Side
Measure Depth
1. Measure the width of the window at three points: the top, middle, and bottom. Use the largest of these measurements as your total width.
Measure Width
2. If you need two separate blinds for one window, divide the total width by 2 and use that measurement for each blind (e.g., 70" ÷ 2 = 35").
Measure Height
3. Measure the height at three points: the left, middle, and right.
French Door
* Follow these steps to measure accurately for French Door installation.
Measure Depth
1. Measure the width of the glass inside each door at three points: the top, middle, and bottom.
Measure Width
2. Take the largest of the three width measurements and add 2 to 3 inches.
Measure Height
3. If you need three separate blinds, divide the total width by 3 and use that measurement for each blind (e.g., 90" ÷ 3 = 30").
Measure Window Depth
4. Take the largest of the three height measurements and add 4 to 6 inches (2 to 3 inches at the top and 2 to 3 inches at the bottom).
Sliding Door
Measure Depth
1. If the depth of the top frame is less than 2 inches, you will need to use an outside mount.
Measure Width
2. Measure the width of your sliding door opening at three points: the top, middle, and bottom.
Measure Height
3. For an inside mount, use the smallest of the three measurements as your width.
Measure Window Depth
4. For an outside mount, add at least 4 inches to your measurement to ensure maximum coverage of the light gap.
Measure Height
5. For outside mounts, measure the door height in three areas: left, center, and right. Be sure to start your measurement from where the headrail will be placed, which is typically 3 to 4 inches above the door.
Install Blinds
6. For inside mounts, simply use the largest measurement. There's no need to add any extra length to this measurement.