How to Measure Symphony Shades
Decide first if you will be using an Inside or an Outside Mount.
Whenever possible, we recommend an inside (recessed) mount for a more finished appearance. An inside mount requires at least 1/2" of flat surface depth to screw the bracket onto for Standard or Duofold Hardware. (Smoothy or Chordless hardware requires 3/4". See chart below for more details.). (To allow for clearance, we make inside mount shades approximately 3/8" narrower than the width you specify. The length is as you specify.)
If you plan to have Energy Saving Sidetracks make sure you measure the diagonal measurements (top right corner to bottom left corner and top left corner to bottom right corner). If those measurements differ by more than ¼” you will need to shim your window to accommodate the Sidetrack System. Be sure to use the Sidetrack
Measuring Guide!
With outside mounts, the shade will hang outside the actual window frame; over lapping the window frame enough to cover for maximum privacy and light blockage.
All shades come with universal brackets which can be used for either inside or outside mounts.
How to Measure Inside Mounts:
- Print out the Easy Measuring Guide form to write down your measurements. (Alternately use Skylight Measuring Guide or Energy Side Track Measuring Guide)
Use a metal tape measure and measure to the nearest 1/8"..
- Width: Measure the exact inside measurement of the window at three different places. Write the measurements down on the Easy Measuring Guide. Circle and use the narrowest measurement
- Length: Measure the exact inside distance from top of window to the sill at three different places. (See diagram below.) Write the measurement down on the Easy Measuring Guide. Circle the longest measurement. (Except for Skylight shades - which require the shortest.)
- Recheck your measurements!
- Provide exact measurements to the nearest 1/8". We will take the necessary standard deduction (approximately 3/8") for clearance in our factory.
On Outside Mounts:
* If there is no sill, measure at least 1 1/2" longer than the bottom of the window (from point A to point B).
For Inside Mounts, use the "inside" lines to measure. For Outside Mounts, use
the outside lines to measure.
How to Measure Outside Mounts:
- Print out the Easy Measuring Guide to write down your measurements.
- Use a metal tape measure and measure to the nearest 1/8"..
- Width: Measure the exact outside measurement of the window at three different places. Write the measurements down on the Easy Measuring Guide. Plan on overlapping the window. We recommend about 1 1/2" on each side.
- Length: Measure the exact outside distance from top to sill at three different places. Write the measurement down on the Easy Measuring Guide. Circle the longest measurement. If there is no sill, allow the shade to overlap
the bottom of the window casing by at least 1 1/2".(from A to B in the diagram above)
- Recheck your measurements.
- We make shades for Outside Mounts exactly the length and width you specify.
A note on our Return Policy:
We custom manufacture each shade to your exact measurements. Since each shade is individually crafted, they are not returnable for any reason except warranty repair. Because of the quick turn around time we offer, there are no cancellations. To avoid problems please follow the above instructions and measure carefully
 Uncertain? You may want to consider our Measuring Safeguard Option
Double Cell Mounting: |
Standard |
Top Down/ Bottom Up |
Smoothy |
Chordless |
Minimum Shallow Mounting Surface: |
1/2" |
1/2" |
3/4" |
3/4" |
Minimum Flush Inside Mounting Surface: |
2" |
2" |
2" |
2" |
Minimum Flush Outside Mounting Surface: |
3/4" |
3/4" |
3/4" |
3/4" |
Minimum Shallow Inside Mounting surface for Energy Saving Sidetracks: |
1 1/2" |
1 1/2" |
1 1/2" |
1 1/2" |
Minimum Flush Inside Mounting surface for Energy Saving Sidetracks: |
2" |
2" |
2" |
2" |
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