How To Measure For Interior Shutters

Shutters are custom made to your specifications and are not returnable due to mistakes in measurements.

How to measure for interior shutters. Standard windows are the simplest to measure in order to get the dimensions for interior shutters. Shutters can also be installed on french doors bay and bow windows and on patio doors. Plantation shutters are easy to install if you know how to measure the windows and choose options.

For inside mounted shutters you would measure between the side window jambs casings for the width and from the inside edge of the top jamb casing to the sill floor for the height. The most important factor in measuring is the height. When there is not enough depth for the shutters or you wish the shutters to cover over the entire opening trim work and all you would use an outside mount.

Arched openings need to be measured at the center of the top to the bottom. As each window is not created equal the measurements you take at the top of the window will vary slightly from the one taken along the bottom. Measure all windows separately no matter how similar they look.

Shutter height decisions will be based on this measurement. Please note regardless of your occupation experience or if you have ordered shutters from a different company we ask that you take the time to review our measuring guides. Record the smallest or tightest inside measurement within 1 16 of an inch for width on the order form.

Measuring windows for shutters is easy simply select your window type below choose your shutter style and then download and follow our simple step by step measuring guide. Measuring just outside the glass is probably easiest as in our example shown. Always take two measurements.

Use a durable steel tape measure do not use a cloth tape. Accurate measurements are essential for a proper installation. Take your tape measure and get the longest distances for the height and width of the window.