Measuring your windows for window film.

Easy instructions for getting the correct measurements for any window when applying window tinting film.

Measuring your windows for window film. If you have a tape measure go and get it. You will also need a way to record the amount of panes and their measurements. Most windows are comprised of a frame and glass pane. Sometimes there are dividers or grids in or on the glass panes.

How to measure the real size of the glass panes for an accurate quote.

The picture shows a double hung window with an upper and lower pane of glass. The grid that divides up the window can be removable, encapsulated in the pane or True Divided (non removable).

With no grid, encapsulated grid or removable grid you can measure the glass pane from frame to frame.

For True Divided or non removable grids, you will have to measure each individual pane of glass. It’s tedious but necessary.

First thing to do is measure the height and width of each glass pane.

You do not need the overall window, when measuring your windows for window film. Window film only goes on the glass and not the frame. Don’t assume that all windows will be the same size, measure each pane to be absolutely sure. Even if they look close in size you should still double check and avoid mistakes. 

For arched, circular or odd shaped window panes it gets tricky. Measure the width at the widest point and the height at the tallest point, usually the center of the pane. For triangle or trapezoid windows measure the width at its widest point and the height at it’s tallest point.

Pictures always help. If there are some irregular shaped windows so send us a picture if you’re not sure and we will be glad to help.