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Select Window Blinds Measure & Fit

Measuring for your new blinds is really simple and straightforward, just see the guides below.

We recommend that you use a steel tape measure for accuracy (cloth ones tend to stretch) and have a pencil and pad handy. Remember that the only real difference between a recess or an exact fitting is that if you specify recess fitting we will make the appropriate adjustments to the sizes to ensure a perfect fit.

Here’s the technical part, not to worry, measuring for your new blinds is easy as watching us installing them!

Inside Recess Fitting:  First ensure that the recess your blind is being fitted to is not obstructed in any way so the blind can hang freely when fully extended. Look out for any window handles and tiles that may be sticking out.


Measure the width from A to B and the drop from C to D (see diagram). It’s best to do this in several places to allow for any slight variation and note down the smallest measurements to the nearest millimetre.

Here’s our guide to measuring your blinds!

blinds2.pngInside Recess Fitting:

First ensure that the recess your blind is being fitted to is not obstructed in any way so the blind can hang freely when fully extended. Look out for any window handles and tiles that may be sticking out.


Measure the width from A to B and the drop from C to D (see diagram). It’s best to do this in several places to allow for any slight variation and note down the smallest measurements to the nearest millimetre.

 

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blinds1.pngOutside Exact Fitting:

Decide how much you want to overlap the blind on all sides – we recommend this should be at least 50mm (2 inches) each side in most instances.
Carefully measure the width from E to F (see diagram) and the drop from G to H and note down the smallest measurement to the nearest millimetre.

For roller blinds, the fabric will be approximately 3.5cm less than the overall width so you must allow for this. We will make your blind to fit your exact sizes.
Note: Also select exact if you have measured an existing blind or you do not want us to make any deductions from your sizes.

 

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Unusual / Bay Windows:

Due to the many different types of bay windows and the different ways that blinds can be fitted, we suggest giving our customer service team a call for expert advice.

If you have special requirements or an unusual window that we have not covered then please give our customer service team a call.