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Blinds Measuring Guide
Blinds measuring guide explains how to measure for the main types of window fittings. If you have a more unusual requirement or if you have any questions about measuring contact your blinds company.
- Take care with your measurements
- Use a steel tape measure
- Measurements should always be in Millimetres
- Measure the width first followed by the height (width x drop)
- Measure all windows even if they appear to be the same size
- Look for obstructions like window handles, locks, phone sockets, picture rails and alarm sensors and ensure you position the blind where they won't interfere.
Blinds Measuring Guide for Inside Recess
Inside Recess is the most common type of fitting you blinds inside the window recess or opening. It gives a neat finish. You have to get the exact width and height measurements of the window recess. Blinds company usually will make the necessary calculations to ensure your blind fits the recess.
How To Measure for Inside Recess
- WIDTH
Measure the width of the recess at the top, middle and bottom. - Note the narrowest width - this is the width measurement you provide to the blinds company.
- HEIGHT
Measure the height of the recess - this is the height measurement you provide you provide to the blinds company.
Blinds Measuring Guide for Outside Recess
Outside Recess is for windows which have little or no recess depth or when the blind needs to be completely clear of the window when raised. You provide your blinds company with the exact width and height measurements of where you want the blind to cover. They will make the blind to the exact measurements.
How To Measure for Outside Recess
- WIDTH
Measure the width where you want the blind to be - this is the width measurement you provide to the blinds company. - Generally, it is recommended to get an overlap of 5cm on both sides of the recess.
- HEIGHT
Measure the distance from where you want the top of the blind to be to where you want it to finish - this is the height measurement you provide to the blinds company.
Blinds Measuring Guide for Sash Window
Sash windows have an architrave around the window and it is recommended to position the blind inside the architrave (on the flat area) so that the architrave acts as a frame when the blind is down. You provide your blinds company with the width and height measurements inside the architrave. They will make the necessary calculations to ensure your blind fits the architrave.
How To Measure for Sash Window
- WIDTH
Measure the width at the top, middle and bottom. - Note the narrowest width - this is the width measurement you provide to the blinds company.
- HEIGHT
Measure the height of the recess - this is the height measurement you provide you provide to the blinds company.