How To Measure For Bamboo Roman Shades. Write down the width measurement on your notepad. You’ll need at least 2 ½” of a flat surface for an outside mount.
This will be the overall length of your roman shade. Measure the desired width of your shade. So we had to ad a 1×2 inside the window frame to attach the brackets too.
Measure the desired width of your shade.
Measure the vertical distance between the top mark and the bottom mark. Or, for maximum privacy and light control, go above and beyond the window frame. This option means the cords on your bamboo shades will be secured to wall or window frame, meaning your blind will have fewer cords on display. This type of mount is by far the most common choice and is highly recommended.