FAQ: How To Measure & Trim Shades
No tools needed to have your shades up in seconds. All Redi Shade products from Original to Easy Lift feature No Tools installation. Follow this simple guide on how to measure and trim your shades.
Easy Lift Shades
1. Measure
With a tape measure, measure the window’s width in 3 locations. Use the smallest measurement.
2. Trim
Remove the bottom rail end caps. Place the cutting guide at the exact desired width. (No clearance deduction needed; it’s already included). Trim each side of the shade to that same exact window measurement. Position the knife blade at an angle on the top of the shade at your exact measurement. Press firmly cutting through rails and fabric with a rocking motion and constant pressure. Replace the end caps on the bottom rail.
Original Shades
1. Measure
With a tape measure, measure the window’s width in 3 locations. Use the smallest measurement.
2. Trim
Trim the ends of your shade to fit the window using a knife.
Original Arch Shades
1. Measure
Measure the width and the height to the nearest 1/4" from the inside of the window casing. If the width is exactly double the height, you have a perfect arch window.
2. Trim
Trim your shade to the exact width you measured.
For imperfect arches, check this blog out.