Measuring For Roller Blinds

Measure the height of your window opening in three places.

Measuring for roller blinds.

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. Use the smallest measurement if you re measuring for sheer shades vertical blinds solar shades or roller shades. These measuring instructions can be used for all roller blinds. Measuring the width for roller blinds is slightly different because the fabric is narrower than the full bracket to bracket width.

Always measure to the nearest 1 8 inch. For solar shades and vertical blinds record the width at the top of the window only. For venetian roman and roller blinds reduce the width by 1cm to allow for smooth extension. We will make the 1cm adjustment for you.

Decide if you want an inside mount or an outside mount before you begin the measuring process. 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. 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.

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. If you re planning a diy window treatment project our how to measure roller shades guide makes measuring easy. That s all you need.

When measuring for roller blinds remember that the cloth or fabric width will be 3cm narrower than the overall exact blind width. You can also call our customer experience center for an immediate quote once you have your measurements. Standard window recess blind measuring instructions. Left center and right.

Measuring for roller blinds is a simple moneysaving life skill. When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things. For rollers you can measure at the top of the recess for the best fit. Measure the full width height of the recessed area wall to wall as shown in the diagram below taking the smallest measurement.

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. When ordering made to measure blinds to fit within a recess please provide the exact recess width measurements. There is an option to order your roller blind cloth width but remember the overall width including the brackets will be 3cm wider. Measuring guide for window blinds.

For all other blinds and shades use the longest measurement.