For solar shades and vertical blinds record the width at the top of the window only.
Measuring for roller blinds.
There is an option to order your roller blind cloth width but remember the overall width including the brackets will be 3cm wider.
Measure the full width height of the recessed area wall to wall as shown in the diagram below taking the smallest measurement.
Measuring for your blinds is a cinch we ve provided simple step by step guides for you to follow it really couldn t be any simpler and it won t break the bank.
Don t make any deductions we will do that for you to ensure your blind fits perfectly.
Standard window recess blind measuring instructions.
We will make the 1cm adjustment for you.
Measure at either end and in the middle and use the smallest measurement as your width guide.
Measure the height of your window opening in three places.
Left center and right.
Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.
Use the smallest measurement if you re measuring for sheer shades vertical blinds solar shades or roller shades.
You can also call our customer experience center for an immediate quote once you have your measurements.
If you re planning a diy window treatment project our how to measure roller shades guide makes measuring easy.
Measuring guide for window blinds.
For all other blinds and shades use the longest measurement.
For rollers you can measure at the top of the recess for the best fit.
Recess fitting for roller blinds this is the measurement you need to to make if you want the blind to fit inside the window recess.
When measuring for roller blinds remember that the cloth or fabric width will be 3cm narrower than the overall exact blind width.
When ordering made to measure blinds to fit within a recess please provide the exact recess width measurements.
Tips use a steel metal tape measure for accuracy and measure in centimetres to.
2 for wood blinds faux wood blinds aluminum blinds and other products with end mount brackets take a 1 4 deduction from the measurement to allow room to mount the end brackets onto the trim.
When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.
3 to expose some of the trim measure the window opening and then add the amount of trim you would like covered to each side of the window opening size.
Grab a metal tape measure a pencil and a piece of paper.
All measurements should be provided in cm unless the website gives you the option to provide the measurement in mm or inches.
Measuring for roller blinds is a simple moneysaving life skill.
Decide if you want an inside mount or an outside mount before you begin the measuring process.
That s all you need.
Measuring the width for roller blinds is slightly different because the fabric is narrower than the full bracket to bracket width.