EVERWOOD® & WOODMATE® FAUX-WOOD BLINDS

Rectangular Windows Inside Mount or Outside Mount Measuring for Inside Mounts Measuring for Outside Mounts Corner Shades Cut-Outs Templates Make the Difference

PRECISION PAYS! Because Hunter Douglas window fashions are custom fabricated according to your order, precise measurements are required to ensure that you get the correct sizes and prices. We suggest that you have a window covering professional measure for your Hunter Douglas product; if you elect to measure your own windows, the following guidelines will help you. Tools are important… always use a steel tape measure, preferably 1" wide.

Inside Mount or Outside Mount?
Inside Mount (IB) - Shade fits within window frame
Outside Mount (OB) - Shade overlaps window opening

Measuring for Inside Mounts
Standard measuring procedures apply to the following types of rectangular products:
1.	Measure the width inside the window opening at the top, middle and bottom.
2.	Measure the height inside the window opening at left, right and center.
3.	Always round down to the nearest 1/8".
4.	Measure the window on the diagonal. If the two diagonal dimensions are not exactly the same, it may be more appropriate to specify an outside mount shade for optimal light control and privacy.
5.	Order the narrowest width measurement and the shortest height measurement.
6.	Be sure the window opening is deep enough to install the mounting bracket.

Measuring for Outside Mounts

1.	Measure the desired width and height. To minimize light leakage, the shade should overlap the window opening at least 2" on either side and at the bottom.
2.	When measuring the height, take into account the requirements for mounting the bracket attachment.

Corner Shades
When two shades butt against each other at a corner, as illustrated, one shade is the "overlapping" shade and the other is the "bypass" shade. Measure for each shade separately using the procedures just described, and then subtract headrail depth from the overlapping shade to obtain the proper ordering width. With outside mounts, allow for at least 1 ½" of overlap on the sides and at the bottom.

Cut-Outs
A cut-out is a blind which has a small rectangular area removed from it to avoid obstructions, usually from one of the corners or from the bottom. Not all products allow cut-outs. Check with an authorized Hunter Douglas dealer for specific products.

Measure a cut-out like a standard rectangular blind, but also provide detailed measurements of the area to be removed. In addition, mark your measurements on a sketch of the cut-out to ensure accurate communication.

Templates Make the Difference
Templates are required with all specialty shape orders.

Five Steps to an Accurate Template

1.	Tape butcher paper or heavy wrapping paper over the window opening, allowing plenty of overlap. Use paper that has never been folded; a template can have no folds or creases.
2.	Draw an exact outline of the window opening by carefully tracing over the inside edge of the window frame.
3.	Remove the paper from the window opening. If the shade is an outside mount, add the desired amount of overlap to the window outline and draw a second outline around it to match the shape of the finished shade.
4.	Mark the shade dimensions on the template. Check that the template dimensions match your measurements of the actual window opening. It is easiest to verify by cutting out the template and repositioning in the window opening.
5.	Identify the template and its orientation. Mark the ROOM SIDE and TOP. Roll up the template and take it to your retailer.

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