Competition Window Coverings Ltd. is Canadian owned and operated. We have been turning
houses into homes since 1992.
Our sales consultants and installers have over 25 years of window covering experience.
For the ultimate in service, please visit our showroom or we can meet you in the comfort
of your home.
Competition Window Coverings continues great relationships in the private, commercial,
real estate and developer markets.
Competiton Window Coverings Ltd.
#103-20119 113B Avenue
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0Z1
Phone: 604-460-8831
Fax: 604-460-8832
Toll Free: 1-877-842-5463
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Saturday: by appointment
Measuring
Our Accuracy Is Only As Good As Your Measurements!
Precise measurements are necessary, not only to price a window treatment, but also
to custom fabricate it to the specified size. The dimensions supplied on the order
form must be absolutely correct for the blind to properly fit the window opening.
Competition Window Coverings cannot be accountable for incorrect measurements.
And remember: always use a metal tape measure!
Remember: MEASURE TWICE!
"Rounding" Your Measurements Dimensions on the order form should be accurate to
within 1/8". With inside mounts, always round down to the nearest 1/8". Rounding
up could result in a blind that is too wide to fit within the window opening. For
example, 3/16" would be rounded down to 2/16", which is the same as 1/8".
Inside Mount or Outside Mount?
Exactly how you measure will vary depending upon whether the shade fits within the
window frame(inside mount) or overlaps the window opening(outside mount).
Venetions & Woods
Vertical Blinds
Shades
Patio Doors
Inside Mount
Width: Measure exact distance to the nearest 1/8" between inside surfaces of window
frame at the top, middle and bottom, and use the narrowest width. Do not make any
width deductions.
Length: Measure exact distance to the nearest 1/8" from inside surface at top of
window to sill at the left, middle and right and use the longest length.
Outside Mount
Width: Measure exact distance to the nearest 1/8" between the outermost points where
the blind is to be placed. For optimum light control, this measurement should extend
1 - 2" beyond the window opening on each side (or 2 -4" for the entire width).
Length: Measure exact distance to the nearest 1/8" from where top of blind or shade
will be located to top of sill. If there is no sill or if blind is to overlap window
frame, measure to point blind is to reach.
Inside Mount
Width: Measure the opening across the top where the headrail is to be installed
from inside of jamb on left to inside of jamb on right. Round the measurement down
to the nearest 1/8".
Length: Measure from the inside top of the opening on the left, at the center, and
on the right to the sill; round the measurement down to the nearest 1/8" and note
the smallest dimension. Do not make any allowances: the factory will make all adjustments
so the headrail will fit the opening properly and the vanes will clear the sill
by 1/4" to 1/2".
Outside Mount
Width: Measure the width of the area to be covered at the place where the headrail
will be installed to the nearest 1/8". Blind should overlap opening at least 4"
on each side to ensure privacy.
Length: Measure the length of the area to be covered and round down to the nearest
1/8". Blind should extend at least 3" above and 3" below opening or window moulding.
For ceiling-to-floor installations, make adequate allowance for carpeting. Specifying
outside measurement means the factory makes no deduction allowances.
Inside Mount
Width: Measure exact distance between inside surfaces of window frame at the top,
middle and bottom, and use the narrowest width. Do not make any width deductions.
Length: Measure exact distance from inside surface at top of window to sill. If
you prefer blind not to touch sill, deduct 1/4". If there is no sill, measure length
to point where shade is to reach.
Outside Mount
Width: Measure exact distance between the outermost points where the shade is to
be placed. This measurement should overlap each side of the window by at least 1-1/2".
Factory makes no deduction from your fabric width dimensions.
Length: Measure exact distance from where top of shade will be located to top of
sill. If there is no sill or if shade is to overlap window frame, measure to point
shade is to reach.
Inside Mount
Width: Measure exact distance to the nearest 1/8" between inside surfaces of patio window
frame at the top, middle and bottom, and use the narrowest width. Do not make any
width deductions.
Length: Measure exact distance to the nearest 1/8" from inside surface at top of
window to sill at the left, middle and right and use the shortest length.
Outside Mount
Width: Measure the width of the area to be covered at the place where the headrail
will be installed to the nearest 1/8". Blind should overlap opening at least 4"
on each side to ensure privacy.
Length: Measure the length of the area to be covered and round down to the nearest
1/8". Blind should extend at least 3" above opening or window moulding. For ceiling-to-floor
installations, deduct 3/4" for proper clearance. Specifying outside measurement
means the factory makes no deductions allowances.
If you have further questions regarding measuring, please contact us at 604-460-8831.
We will be happy to guide you through the process.