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Shopping For New Window Treatments? Why Professionally Measure Windows In Cincinnati

September 08, 2025

You need fresh window treatments. You know it’s a bad idea to guess a window’s size, so you grab your tape measure. Or, even better, why don’t you have the specialists do it? There are lots of reasons why the pros should measure your windows in Cincinnati. So put away your tape measure and pick up the phone to get accurate measurements and the best window treatments possible. 

Why Do I Need To Measure Windows In My Cincinnati Home?

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Whenever you’re installing a window treatment, measuring the window is necessary! While stores attempt to sell standard sizes, there just is no “standard” window. If you purchase a ready-made product, it won’t fit your window correctly. Therefore, you should measure your window and order a custom treatment.

Customized window treatments consistently work and look better than a product that’s out of a box. For example, a one-of-a-kind treatment won’t hang past the frame of your window or fit too small to block light and views inside. It will fit within your window perfectly. You can also choose how to operate your window treatment, whether adding motorization to a window shade or requesting a hidden tilt rod on interior shutters. You have many options for opacity, hardware, color and more.

When Do I Need To Get My Windows Professionally Measured?

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It’s always a good idea to get windows measured by the pros. For one, if the experts measure your windows, they’ll also put up your treatments. That’s one less project on your plate. As the professionals who deal with window treatments all the time, they are practiced at the right methods for measuring windows. They’ll do the job precisely and in no time at all.

Measuring windows for custom window treatments is a necessity. After all, they aren’t truly custom if they don’t fit your window precisely. If you own a rounded window or other specialty shape, it’s not worth DIY measuring. Your installer will need to take exacting measurements to get the shape and angle right prior to ordering your treatments.

Should I Measure My Windows Myself?

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You can certainly measure your windows yourself. You’ll be asked to if you do your window treatments by yourself. Knowing your approximate window size can also help with getting installation estimates when you’re wanting one.

How Do You Measure Windows?

The best way to measure your Cincinnati windows is always to ask a specialist to do it. However, if you want to quickly know your window’s size, follow these tips:

  1. Use an aluminum measuring tape.
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  3. Always measure to the closest 1/8-inch.
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  5. For inside mount treatments, measure the window depth first.
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  7. Depending on the kind of desired window treatment, you’ll measure the width and height inside the window casement or from the outer edges of the window frame. 
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  9. Always note the measurements as width by height.

Won’t Hiring Professionals Cost Me A Lot?

Naturally, buying window treatments from a specialist who will measure windows for you has a price. But this cost makes up for itself over time. You’ll find yourself replacing poor quality DIY coverings more often. They may wear out faster if they don’t fit your windows correctly. To get the greatest value for your money, call an expert.

Entrust The Measuring To The Pros At Sunburst Shutters Cincinnati

Few make installing window treatments easier than Sunburst Shutters Cincinnati. All you have to do is call to get started. Call us at 513-216-9740 or submit the contact form to set up a free in-home consultation. Your window treatment consultant will demonstrate our products, measure your windows, and help you select the ideal treatment. You’ll love how simple we make it to get lovely, properly fitted window treatments!