A common rule of thumb is to ADD 2 inches to the length of the vertical blind. In other words measure from the floor to 2 inches above the moulding. If you have no moulding measure from the floor to 2 inches above the top of the opening.

Should vertical blinds touch the floor?

Vertical blinds should be mounted about 3 inches above the window opening. The vanes should not touch the floor and must fall just short of the floor. Unlike shades, height is very important for vertical blinds. For most shades, any extra will not be too noticeable (as the extra fabric will stack or stay in the roll).

How high should I hang my blinds?

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. Without adding these extra inches, your window covering may have gaps on the side where light shines through, or not fully reach the window sill.

Is it OK for blinds to be too long?

It’s simpler than it looks to shorten blinds. Horizontal blinds that are too long look bad, but also create a serious safety hazard for young children. Fortunately, shortening them is easy—all you need are scissors and a screwdriver.

How far from the floor should vertical blinds be?

A common rule of thumb is to ADD 2 inches to the length of the vertical blind. In other words measure from the floor to 2 inches above the moulding. If you have no moulding measure from the floor to 2 inches above the top of the opening.

Can vertical blinds be adjusted?

Shortening vertical blinds can be done quite simply by cutting them with sharp scissors and gluing the pocket back together at your desired length. Just like with other types of blinds, vertical blinds can easily be shortened at home by yourself.

Where should I place my mount blinds?

Attaching Brackets:For outside mount, the brackets should be placed on the face of the window outline on the two sides of the window. And for inside mount, the brackets should be put up against the inside top corner of each side window.

How much smaller should blinds be than the window for inside mount?

Inside-Mounted Vertical Blinds Window should have a minimum recessed space of 2 3/8″ for inside mount. Measure the width of the window from the top of the opening to the sill in 3 places. Use the smallest dimension for the blind width. The factory will automatically deduct up to 1/4″ – 1/2″.

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 if my blinds are too long?

If you already own wood or faux wood blinds that are just too long, sometimes you don’t need to buy new blinds. You can just shorten the ones you already have. Untie the knots and remove the bottom rail of your blind. Now pull up on each lift cord, just enough so you can easily pull out the extra slats.

How long should you get blinds?

Most blinds and shades have a life of about 7 or 8 years, so it may be time to move up to a more contemporary look.

How do you measure up for vertical blinds?

How to Measure for Inside Mount Vertical Blinds

1. Measure the depth of your window frame, from the front of the opening to the glass.
2. Measure the width of your window opening.
3. Measure the height of your window opening in three places: left, center, and right.
4. Order at the exact opening size with no deductions.

How are vertical blind brackets measured?

To measure a vertical blind to fit inside the recess of your standard window, simply measure the full width and the height of the recess.