Builder-grade glass is modular
National builders buy windows in catalogs. Your blind list should follow that catalog — with a tape measure as the final authority.
- Bedrooms cluster on a few widths
- Great rooms and stairs add oddballs
- Patio sliders are a separate SKU
- Impact glass may change mount depth
- Close with bare windows more often than you think
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
Where is the size chart?
Start at /standard-builder-blind-sizes, then confirm each opening with a tape measure before ordering.
Do D.R. Horton and Lennar use the same sizes?
They often share regional modules, but elevations differ. Use the builder guide for patterns, then measure your house.
What product do most new owners buy first?
2" faux wood for whole-home value; rollers on living areas and patio glass when they want a cleaner line.