Covering large windows can be a challenge. Sometimes a single blind isn’t enough, and using two blinds on the same headrail can be too much. What do you do?
Try covering your window with two (or even three) separate blinds. Each blind has its own headrail and is installed individually, so you can operate them separately.
Here’s how to measure for two or more separate blinds in one window:
For inside mounted wood, faux wood and mini blinds (Note: Factory deductions, as shown below, apply only to inside-mounted treatments. For multiple outside-mounted blinds, follow the same steps, but do not apply any deductions - just measure and divide by the number of blinds):
1. Measure the window in three places (top, middle, bottom), as shown in our measuring instructions.
2. For two (2) separate blinds in one window, take the smallest width and divide it by 2. Then add 1/4" to the width of each blind. (The factory will deduct 1/2" from each blind.)
Example:
If your window measures 80" wide, calculate the width of each blind as follows:
80" ÷ 2 = 40"
Then add 1/4" to the width of each blind:
Blind 1 total width: 40" + ¼”= 40 ¼”
Blind 2 total width: 40" + ¼”= 40 ¼”
3. For three (3) blinds in one window, repeat the same steps.
Example:
If your window measures 90” wide, calculate the width of each blind as follows:
90" ÷ 3 = 30”
Then add 1/4" to the width of the left and right blind. Do not add anything to the width of the middle blind:
Left blind total width: 30” + ¼”= 30 ¼”
Middle blind total width: 30”
Right blind total width: 30” + ¼”= 30 ¼”
For inside mounted honeycomb shades (Note: Factory deductions, as shown below, apply only to inside-mounted treatments. For multiple outside-mounted blinds, follow the same steps, but do not apply any deductions - just measure and divide by the number of blinds).
- Measure the window in three places (top, middle, bottom), as shown in our measuring instructions.
- For two (2) separate blinds in one window, take the smallest width and divide it by 2. (The factory will deduct 1/8" - 1/4" from each blind.)
Example:
If your window measures 80" wide, calculate the width of each blind as follows:
80" ÷ 2 = 40" . This is what you will order.
- For three (3) blinds in one window, repeat the same steps.
Example:
If your window measures 90” wide, calculate the width of each blind as follows:
90" ÷ 3 = 30”
Then add 1/8” to the width of the left and right blind. Do not add anything to the width of the middle blind:
Left blind total width: 30” + 1/8” = 30 1/8”
Middle blind total width: 30”
Right blind total width: 30” + 1/8”= 30 1/8”