Inside Mount

Make sure your window is deep enough to be able to install your blinds inside the frame. Please consider any window/door handles, columns, dividers or any other element that may take away space from the path of the blind/shade when measuring for allowable depth.

Minimum Depth Required for inside mount: 3/4″

Depth Required for inside mount flush: 2 1/2″

If depth is less than 2 1/2″, Valance Returns will be required.

Measure the width (black arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from left to right at the top, middle and bottom of the frame.

Use the narrowest width of the three measurements as your final measurement. Always round down to the nearest 1/8“ (if you are getting 1/16“ or 1/32” increments).

Measure the height (red arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from the top of the frame down to the windowsill on the left, middle and right sides of the frame.

Use the shortest height of the three measurements as your final measurement. Always round down to the nearest 1/8“ (if you are getting 1/16“ or 1/32” increments).

If a special cut is needed (baseboards, backsplash, chair rails etc.), measure the width (red arrows) of the inside edge of the tile,baseboard or molding from left to right. Also measure the height from the top of the tile to the windowsill to provide the height of the special cut. Always round down to the nearest 1/8“ (if you are getting 1/16“ or 1/32” increments).

Note: If the tile to tile measurement is smaller than the overall width of the window (black arrow) by less than 1/4”, a special cut will not be necessary.

DO NOT MAKE YOUR OWN DEDUCTIONS. Palace Interior will make all the necessary deductions to the measurements you provide to make sure your product fits and functions appropriately in your window. Faux Wood Horizontal blinds have a 1/4” deduction on each side, do not add to the width of the measurement you provide to make up for this deduction, if you need more light coverage, consider installing outside mount instead.

Minimum flat surface required above window frame for outside mount: 2″

All outside mount Valances require Valance Returns.

Measure the width (black arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from left to right at the top, middle and bottom of the frame.

Use the widest width of the three measurements and ADD a minimum of 4 inches as your final measurement. This provides 2” of coverage to each side of the window (for light gap and privacy). You can add to the width if you prefer, but 4 inches is the minimum required to provide adequate coverage.

Measure the height (red arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from the top of the frame down to the windowsill on the left, middle and right sides of the frame.

Use the tallest height of the three measurements and ADD a minimum of 4 inches as your final measurement. This accounts for 2” of flat surface above the window frame needed for outside mount installation and provides 2” of coverage below the windowsill (for light gap and privacy). You can add to the length if you prefer, but 4 inches is the minimum required to provide adequate coverage.

Note: Consider how far your windowsill protrudes when measuring for outside mount. If the windowsill protrudes more than 1/2” from the edge of the window frame, you may need to rest the bottom rail of the blind on the windowsill itself, if this is the case, you will not need to add the additional 2 inches to the bottom of the measurement, only the 2 inches needed for the flat surface at the top of the frame to allow for outside mount installation.

If measuring for door frames, only add the 2” needed for the flat surface above the door frame needed for outside mount installation if the blinds will reach the floor, if only covering the glass on a French Door, follow the normal outside mount measuring instructions and add hold down brackets to the order.

Inside Mount

Make sure your window is deep enough to be able to install your blinds inside the frame. Please consider any window/door handles, columns, dividers or any other element that may take away space from the path of the blind/shade when measuring for allowable depth.

Minimum Depth Required for inside mount using Square or Round Cassette: 3/4″

Depth Required for inside mount flush using Square or Round Cassette: 4”

Minimum Depth Required for inside mount using Flat Fascia: 3/4″ (will require Fascia Endcaps)

Depth Required for inside mount flush using Flat Fascia: 4”

Minimum Depth Required for inside mount using No Valance: 4″

Measure the width (black arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from left to right at the top, middle and bottom of the frame.

Use the narrowest width of the three measurements as your final measurement. Always round down to the nearest 1/8“ (if you are getting 1/16“ or 1/32” increments).

Measure the height (red arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from the top of the frame down to the windowsill on the left, middle and right sides of the frame.

Use the shortest height of the three measurements as your final measurement. Always round down to the nearest 1/8“ (if you are getting 1/16“ or 1/32” increments).

If a special cut is needed (baseboards, backsplash, chair rails etc.), measure the width (red arrows) of the inside edge of the tile, baseboard or molding from left to right. Always round down to the nearest 1/8“ (if you are getting 1/16“ or 1/32” increments).

Note: If the tile to tile measurement is smaller than the overall width of the window (black arrow) by less than 1/2”, a special cut will not be necessary. Special cuts may add to the total fabric deduction of the Roller Shade if the special cut is greater than the standard deduction of the shade.

DO NOT MAKE YOUR OWN DEDUCTIONS. Palace Interior will make all the necessary deductions to the measurements you provide to make sure your product fits and functions appropriately in your window. Roller Shades have a 5/8” deduction on the controller side, a 3/8” deduction on the opposite side for the fabric, and a 1/4″ deduction to the width of the cassette (headrail). Do not add to the measurements you provide to make up for these deductions; if you need more light coverage, consider installing outside mount instead.

Outside Mount

Minimum flat surface required above window frame for Square or Round Cassette outside mount: 2″

Minimum flat surface required above window frame for Flat Fascia outside mount: 4” (will require Fascia Endcaps)

Minimum flat surface required above window frame for No Valance outside mount: 4”

Measure the width (black arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from left to right at the top, middle and bottom of the frame.

Use the widest width of the three measurements and ADD a minimum of 7 inches as your final measurement. This provides approximately 3” of fabric coverage to each side of the window (for light gap and privacy). You can add to the width if you prefer, but 7 inches is the minimum required to provide adequate coverage.

Measure the height (red arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from the top of the frame down to the windowsill on the left, middle and right sides of the frame.

Use the tallest height of the three measurements and ADD a minimum of 5 inches as your final measurement if using Square or Round Cassette, or a minimum of 7 inches if using Flat Fascia or No Valance. This will account for the flat surface above the window frame needed for outside mount installation and provides 3” of coverage below the windowsill (for light gap and privacy). You can add to the length if you prefer, but the minimum requirements for each valance type is recommended for adequate coverage.

Notes: Consider how far your windowsill protrudes when measuring for outside mount. If the windowsill protrudes more than 1/2” from the edge of the window frame, you may need to rest the bottom rail of the shade on the windowsill itself, if this is the case, you will not need to add the additional 3 inches to the bottom of the measurement, only the minimum space needed for the flat surface at the top of the frame to allow for outside mount installation according to the valance type you prefer.

Door Frames: If measuring for door frames, only add the minimum space needed for the flat surface at the top of the frame to allow for outside mount installation according to the valance type you prefer if the blinds will reach the floor.

French Doors: If only covering the glass on a French Door, follow the normal outside mount measuring instructions.

Inside Mount

Make sure your window is deep enough to be able to install your blinds inside the frame. Please consider any window/door handles, columns, dividers or any other element that may take away space from the path of the blind/shade when measuring for allowable depth.

Minimum Depth Required for inside mount: 3/4″

Depth Required for inside mount flush: 3 1/2″

Measure the width (black arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from left to right at the top, middle and bottom of the frame.

Use the narrowest width of the three measurements as your final measurement. Always round down to the nearest 1/8“ (if you are getting 1/16“ or 1/32” increments).

Measure the height (red arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from the top of the frame down to the windowsill on the left, middle and right sides of the frame.

Use the shortest height of the three measurements as your final measurement. Always round down to the nearest 1/8“ (if you are getting 1/16“ or 1/32” increments).

If a special cut is needed (baseboards, backsplash, chair rails etc.), measure the width (red arrows) of the inside edge of the tile, baseboard or molding from left to right. Always round down to the nearest 1/8“ (if you are getting 1/16“ or 1/32” increments).

Note: If the tile to tile measurement is smaller than the overall width of the window (black arrow) by less than 1/2”,a special cut will not be necessary. Special cuts may add to the total fabric deduction of the zebra shade if the special cut is greater than the standard deduction of the shade.

DO NOT MAKE YOUR OWN DEDUCTIONS. Palace Interior will make all the necessary deductions to the measurements you provide to make sure your product fits and functions appropriately in your window. Zebra Shades have a 5/8” deduction on the controller side and a 3/8” deduction on the opposite side for the fabric, a 1/4″ deduction on the height, and a 1/4″ deduction to the width of the cassette (headrail), do not add to the measurements you provide to make up for these deductions; if you need more light coverage, consider installing outside mount instead.

Outside Mount

Minimum flat surface required above window frame for outside mount: 2″

Measure the width (black arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from left to right at the top, middle and bottom of the frame.

Use the widest width of the three measurements and ADD a minimum of 7 inches as your final measurement. This provides approximately 3” of fabric coverage to each side of the window (for light gap and privacy). You can add to the width if you prefer, but 7 inches is the minimum required to provide adequate coverage.

Measure the height (red arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from the top of the frame down to the windowsill on the left, middle and right sides of the frame.

Use the tallest height of the three measurements and ADD a minimum of 5 inches as your final measurement. This accounts for 2” of flat surface above the window frame needed for outside mount installation and provides 3” of coverage below the windowsill (for light gap and privacy). You can add to the length if you prefer, but 5 inches is the minimum required to provide adequate coverage.

Notes: Consider how far your windowsill protrudes when measuring for outside mount. If the windowsill protrudes more than 1/2” from the edge of the window frame, you may need to rest the bottom rail of the shade on the windowsill itself, if this is the case, you will not need to add the additional 3 inches to the bottom of the measurement, only the 2 inches needed for the flat surface at the top of the frame to allow for outside mount installation.

Door Frames: If measuring for door frames, only add the 2” needed for the flat surface above the door frame needed for outside mount installation if the blinds will reach the floor.

French Doors: If only covering the glass on a French Door, follow the normal outside mount measuring instructions.

Inside Mount

Make sure your window is deep enough to be able to install your blinds inside the frame. Please consider any window/door handles, columns, dividers or any other element that may take away space from the path of the blind/shade when measuring for allowable depth.

Minimum Depth Required for inside mount: 2″

Depth Required for inside mount flush: 3 1/2″

Measure the width (black arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from left to right at the top, middle and bottom of the frame.

Use the narrowest width of the three measurements as your final measurement. Always round down to the nearest 1/8“ (if you are getting 1/16“ or 1/32” increments).

Measure the height (red arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from the top of the frame down to the windowsill on the left, middle and right sides of the frame.

Use the shortest height of the three measurements as your final measurement. Always round down to the nearest 1/8“ (if you are getting 1/16“ or 1/32” increments).

DO NOT MAKE YOUR OWN DEDUCTIONS. Palace Interior will make all the necessary deductions to the measurements you provide to make sure your product fits and functions appropriately in your window. Sliding panels have a 1/8” deduction on each side, and 1/4″ deduction on height, do not add to the measurements you provide to make up for this deduction, if you need more light coverage, consider installing outside mount instead.

Minimum flat surface required above window frame for outside mount: 2″

Measure the width (black arrows) of the inside edge of the frame from left to right at the top, middle and bottom of the frame.

Use the widest width of the three measurements and ADD a minimum of 6 1/2 inches as your final measurement. This provides 3” of coverage to each side of the window (for light gap and privacy). You can add to the width if you prefer, but 6 1/2 inches is the minimum required to provide adequate coverage.

Use the tallest height of the three measurements and ADD a minimum of 5 inches as your final measurement. This accounts for 2” of flat surface above the window frame needed for outside mount installation and provides 3” of coverage below the windowsill (for light gap and privacy). You can add to the length if you prefer, but 5 inches is the minimum required to provide adequate coverage.

Note: If measuring for door frames, only add the 2” needed for the flat surface above the door frame needed for outside mount installation if the blinds will reach the floor.