Impact glass changes the mount math
The glass may be stronger, but the blind only cares about clear depth, width, and shutter hardware.
- Deeper frames than non-impact stock
- Shutter tracks and operators near the opening
- Egress and hardware projections
- Condo rules on exterior-facing mounts
- Florida and Gulf rebuilds after code upgrades
Products these openings use most
Vinyl mini for moisture and utility. Faux wood for living areas. Rollers for wide glass and blackout.
1" vinyl mini blinds
Cordless vinyl for baths, secondary rooms, and moisture-prone openings.
2" faux wood blinds
PVC faux wood for living areas — moisture-resistant and custom cut.
Roller shades
Blackout or light-filtering fabric for wide glass and sleeping rooms.
Typical opening → blind size
Measure each opening — these bands cover many production and commercial windows:
| Opening (approx.) | Order size | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 35" | 34.5" | Bedrooms |
| 47" | 46.5" | Living / dining |
| 58" | 57.5" | Larger living glass |
| 24"–30" | 23.5"–29.5" | Bath / utility |
Mounting by material & situation
Choose mount from depth and obstructions first, then pick vinyl, faux wood, or rollers for the room’s moisture and light needs.
1" vinyl mini blinds
View product line →Wipe-clean vinyl for baths, secondary rooms, and moisture-prone openings.
Inside mount — adequate depth
Measure width at top, middle, and bottom. Order the narrowest reading. Confirm ~1" clear depth for the headrail.
- Min depth:
- ≈ 1" clear
Outside mount — shallow frames
When returns are thin or trim eats depth, outside-mount on flat casing with overlap on each side.
After water exposure
Replace swollen or moldy treatments with vinyl — do not reinstall damaged fabric or wood.
2" faux wood blinds
View product line →Moisture-resistant PVC faux wood for living areas — not untreated real wood.
Inside mount — living rooms
Pro often usedNeeds more depth than mini blinds. Measure both top corners before assuming inside mount.
- Min depth:
- ≈ 1½"–2½"
Outside mount on builder trim
Production casings sometimes leave uneven returns — outside mount keeps the headrail square.
Roller shades
View product line →Clean fabric lines for wide glass, sliders, and blackout sleeping rooms.
Inside mount cassette
Pro often usedConfirm unobstructed depth for the tube and brackets. Deduct per product rules when ordering.
- Min depth:
- Check cassette depth
Outside mount / face mount
Use when mullions, handles, or shallow returns block inside mount — common on sliders and storefront.
When to use professional install
We ship custom-cut blinds nationwide from Texas. In-home installation is available in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro only — outside DFW, send our measuring notes to your local installer.
Frequently asked questions
Will my old blinds fit new impact windows?
Not reliably. New frames often change width and depth. Measure again before reordering.
Can blinds block hurricane shutters?
They must not. Confirm shutters still open/close with the treatment installed — especially on outside mounts.
Where else is impact glass common?
Florida and Gulf Coast rebuilds are the densest markets — see our Florida production and condo field guides for related stock.