Are vertical blinds a standard size?

Are vertical blinds a standard size?

Standard sized blinds are anywhere from 24 x 72 – 72 x 72 off the shelf at your local hardware stores.

What are standard sizes for blinds?

If you’ve ever wondered what the standard size of window blinds is, the standard window length ranges from 36 to 72 inches, and the standard width ranges from 24 to 60 inches. However, window sizes and shapes can vary greatly, especially in older homes or homes with custom windows.

What sizes do vertical blind slats come in?

The most common blind slat sizes are 2 inch slat blinds and 3 inch slat blinds. Wider slats mean that there’s lesser space in-between each slat, giving your blinds a denser look.

How long should vertical blinds be?

Vertical blinds will extend about 4-5 inches beyond the actual window while outside mount shades should cover about 1/1.5-2 inch of the wall on either side. The width of the window trim must be taken into consideration when measuring outside mount blinds and shades. Measure the height of the window/door.

How do I know what size blinds I need?

Measure both the width of the window and the height of the window. Consider adding an extra 3 inches to the width and height for optimum light control and privacy. Extending the blinds outside the window will also provide the space needed for the mounts and help the window appear larger than it actually is.

What is the standard size for vertical blinds for sliding glass doors?

What Is the Standard Size for Vertical Blinds? You can buy vertical blinds off the shelf at your local hardware store in a limited range of preset sizes. The standard height is 72 inches, or 6 feet, which may not be long enough for all sliding glass doors, as these are usually a standard 80 inches tall.

How do I choose a blind size?

Measure the height of your window opening in three places: left, center, and right. Use the smallest measurement if you’re measuring for sheer shades, vertical blinds, solar shades, or roller shades. For all other blinds and shades, use the longest measurement. Order at the exact opening size with no deductions.

How far above the floor should vertical blinds hang?

We recommend adding between 3” to 6” to your width measurement. Also add 2 ½” to your height measurement to allow enough room for the mounting brackets above the opening. Our suggested floor clearance is ½” to 1”. At least 2” of flat space is required to outside mount verticals.

Do vertical blinds come in different widths?

The most common standard vertical blind sizes that you can buy quick ship or off-the-shelf range from 24-inch x 72-inch to 72-inch x 72-inch. Wider or longer vertical blinds typically require a custom order. Trimmable length vertical blinds allow you to cut the vanes to a shorter length at home.

How to measure vertical blinds?

– Start by measuring the depths of your window to be sure inside vertical blinds are the right choice. Begin with the front towards the glass. – Following the depth, your next measurement is the width of the window. These should be the measurements at the top of the window. – The next measurement is the height of the window. Measure the height on your right, then at the centre, and then finish with the height on your left. – Double-check that you have accurate measurements for every space you just measured.

What is the proper length of vertical blinds?

The most common standard vertical blind sizes that you can buy quick ship or off-the-shelf range from 24-inch x 72-inch to 72-inch x 72-inch. Wider or longer vertical blinds typically require a custom order . Trimmable length vertical blinds allow you to cut the vanes to a shorter length at home.

What size blinds do I Need?

Typically if it is a horizontal blind (one that goes up and down), 3-4 inches to the width and 3-4 inches to the height is a good rule of thumb to add to your measurements. For vertical blinds (ones that go side to side), 7 inches to the width and 3 inches to the height added to the opening measurement is typical.

Are vertical blinds still in fashion?

Are vertical blinds still in fashion. Many vertical blinds have vinyl vanes, making these window coverings one of the easiest products on the market to clean and care for. Vertical window blinds are fairly inexpensive, practical, and provide superior light control. There are also fabric, faux wood, and mirrored vertical blind collections available.