How to ...

BE PRECISE

Always measure with a steel tape.

Never use a cloth tape

. Measure sizes to the nearest eighth of an inch (1/8").

Don't be surprised if your windows are not perfectly square. Most aren't. You probably won't notice.

On your notes clearly indicate which measurement is the

width

and which is the

height.

It is very common to transpose measurements.

Try to always measure the width first, then height.

Roman Shades:

INSIDE MOUNT

(recessed within your window opening)

We recommend an Inside Mount whenever possible for a neater look.

When you specify an inside mount, provide us the

EXACT

window opening size.

DO NOT TAKE A DEDUCTION!

Deutscher Design

will automatically deduct approximately 3/8" to 1/2" so your products will operate properly and not

rub against your window frame.

FOR WIDTH,

measure in three places and use the narrowest width.

FOR HEIGHT,

measure in three places and use the longest measurement for all products

See the Sill Depth Chart below for the minimum sill depth needed for installation and the minimum needed for the

product to be flush with the front.

OUTSIDE MOUNT

(mounted on your molding or drywall)

Outside mounts hang outside the window opening either on the wood frame or above and beyond the wood frame. That

will make your window appear bigger and hide unattractive windows.

Outside Mounts are necesssary whenever your window openings are too shallow to place a window covering. To

ensure minimum light gaps and maximum privacy, add 4 to 5 inches on each of the four sides. Leave room for the

mounting brackets, which can be 1 to 3 inches tall.

For outside mounts, specify the exact width and exact height you want the product to be.

We will make your product the exact size you specify and we will not take any deductions.

So you must add to the window opening measurement to allow for mounting brackets and the distance you want to go

past the window.

French doors:

The wider and taller you specify your product, the better your privacy, insulation, and light control.

You also need room (2" to 3-1/2") for the mounting brackets at the top, and the optional hold-down brackets (about 2")

at the bottom. Consider mounting the window treatment a bit higher than you’d think so when the blind is raised it

blocks less of your view. Add at least 3" at the top.

For the width, add at least an inch or two on both sides of the glass. Usually the deadbolt latch, however, will constrain

the width you’d prefer. The product will usually fall just inside the deadbolt. In the case of a lever handle, the product will

slip between the handle and the door.

All products will work on either a wood or metal door. For metal doors, you’ll probably need "metal screws" designed

for attaching to metal doors, which are normally hollow.

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR WINDOW

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