No matter what type of blind you want, measuring your windows couldn't be easier. It won't take long, just follow these simple instructions.
What you will need
1. Tape measure (retractable metal ones are best)
2. Pen and paper
Face or Recess?
Face - This is when you want your blind to hang outside the window recess.
Recess - This is when you want your blind to fit inside the window recess.
Handy Hints
*Take all your measurements in millimetres (mm) to the nearest mm. It couldn't
be easier!
*When measuring, always look out for things like window handles or tiles and
take their position into account if necessary. This is so you can be sure of the
perfect fit.
*All our blinds can be fitted inside the recess or reveal, or face mounted on
the architrave. This gives you complete control over the positioning of your
blind.
For all types of blinds follow these instructions if you want your blind to hang inside the window recess:
*Measure the width of the recess from wall to wall in 3 places - top, middle & bottom. Note down the shortest measurement. Then take off a 10mm deduction.
*Measure the drop by taking the measurement from the top inside of the recess to the window sill in 3 places - left, right & middle. Note down the shortest measurement - this is the one we'll use. Then take of a 10mm deduction.
Make sure your width is measured before the height and is clearly marked.
Make sure on all recess measurements that you have deducted 10mm each way.
This is the FINISHED SIZE
Face:
Measure the exact width of where you'd like your blind to be. Usually a 50mm overlap each side is sufficient for extra privacy Measure the exact drop from the top of where you want your blind to be to the bottom.
Make sure your width is measured before the height and is clearly marked.
Check measure three times over
to make sure there are not any errors.
Note the side you wish the controls to be that they are easily accessed.
This also is the FINISHED SIZE