How to Measure for Tilt + Turn Shades
Get to Know your Tilt + Turn Window Before you Measure
1 Handle
2 Glass Pane
3 Rubber Seal: A rubber strip that runs along the four edges of the glass (black pictured).
4 Glazing Bead (Front or Outer): One of four narrow strips closest to the glass on the window sash.
5 Glazing Bead Depth: The depth of the narrow ledge formed where the glazing bead meets the glass.
6 Glazing Bead (Inner or Inside): The slim ledge that surrounds the glass on all four sides.
7 Window Sash: The moveable part of the tilt and turn window.
8 Window Frame
Measure for Between the Bead Inside Mount (Drill) Installation Option:
1. Width:
From the Inside of the Glazing Bead, Measure from the Inner Bead on the Right to the Inner Bead on the Left. Measure at the top, middle, and bottom. Record the smallest number.
2. Height:
From the Inside of the Glazing Bead, Measure from the Inner Bead on the Bottom to the Inner Bead on the Top. Measure at the left, middle, and right. Record the smallest number.
3. Bead Depth:
Measure the Depth of Your Inner Bead. Do NOT Include the Rubber Seal (black in the image) when you measure. Instructions here.
You Must have a Bead Depth of 11/16" or 18 mm for this Option.
Many tilt and turn windows have a bead depth of between 1/2" to 1 1/2". Some windows have no bead depth. If you do not have the minimum bead depth required, consider the Between the Bead Adhesive Strips Option or the Face Mount Options.
Measure to the nearest 1/16th".
Measure for Between the Bead Inside Mount Adhesive Strips (Non-Drill) Installation Option
Measure for Between the Bead Inside Mount Adhesive Strips (Non-Drill) Installation Option
1. Width:
Measure the Width of the Glass Only. Do NOT include the Rubber Seal (black in the picture) when you measure the Glass. Measure at the top, middle, and bottom. Record the smallest number.
2. Height:
Measure the Height of the Glass Only. Do NOT include the Rubber Seal (black in the picture). Measure at the left, middle, and right. Record the smallest number.
3. Rubber Seal:
Measure the Size of the Rubber Seal that surrounds the glass. It’s typically a black seal. Measure the vertical height of the seal at the bottom or the top or measure the width of the seal at the left or right side. Typically, the size of the rubber seal is the same on all four sides. Instructions here.
Please record the exact size of your Rubber Seal: 0"; 1/32" = 1mm; 1/16" = 2mm; 1/8" = 3mm. Record size. [A 0" size would mean there is virtually no difference between the size of the glass and the between the bead inner measurements.]
Measure width and height to the nearest 1/16th".
Note: the adhesive strip footplate will sit on the bead and will not be raised as in the photo. The footplate inserts into the strip which adheres to window so no drilling is required.
Measure for Face Mount Glazing Bead Bracket (Drill) Installation Option
1. Width:
On the Face of the Window Frame, Measure from the Outer Glazing Bead to the Outer Glazing Bead (left to right). Record the number.
2. Height:
On the Face of the Window Frame, Measure from the Outer Glazing Bead to the Outer Glazing Bead (top to bottom). Record the number.
The Outer Glazing Bead (Front):
One of four narrow strips closest to the glass on the window sash. They are visible as you face the window.
Measure to the nearest 1/16th".
Measure for Face Mount Adhesive Bracket (Non-Drill) Installation Option
Measure for Face Mount Adhesive Bracket (Non-Drill) Installation Option
1. Width:
On the Face of the Window Frame, Measure from the Outer Glazing Bead to the Outer Glazing Bead (left to right). Record the number.
2. Height:
On the Face of the Window Frame, Measure the Window Sash Height from top to bottom. The Window Sash is the moveable part of the window. Record the number.
Measure to the nearest 1/16th".
Measure for Window Clip Face Mount (Non-Drill) Installation Option
1. Width:
From the Inside of the Glazing Bead, Measure from the Inner Bead on the Right to the Inner Bead on the Left. Record the number.
2. Height 1:
From the Inside of the Glazing Bead, Measure from the Inner Bead on the Bottom to the Inner Bead on the Top. Record the number.
3. Height 2:
Measure the Height of the Window Sash from Top to Bottom. The Window Sash is the Moveable Part of the Window. Record the number.
Measure to the nearest 1/16th".
Measure for Clamp Bracket Face Mount (Non-Drill) Installation Option
Measure for Clamp Bracket Face Mount (Non-Drill) Installation Option
1. Width:
Measure the width of clear glass (exclude rubber seal) and add your desired overhang. Record the number.
Be mindful of the location of your handle when choosing the width overhang.
2. Height:
Measure the height of the Window Sash from Top to Bottom. The Window Sash is the Moveable Part of the Window. Record the number.
Measure to the nearest 1/16th".
Measure for Angle Bracket Face Mount (Drill) Installation Option
1. Width:
Measure the width of clear glass and add your desired overhang. Record the number.
Be mindful of the location of your handle when choosing the width overhang.
2. Height:
Measure the height of clear glass and add your desired overhang. Record the number.
Measure to the nearest 1/16th".