Blinds Measurement Guide

Measuring your windows to decide which size of blind to order is easy. Just follow these simple steps. Please use a metal tape measure to take measurements.

Recess Measurement

• Used when the blind is to be fitted inside the window recess.

Recess Width

• Take 3 measurements for the width of the window recess as shown in the picture from wall to wall.
• Take the smallest of these measurements. This is the recess width. When measuring look out for things like window handles or tiles and take their position into account this way you will be sure of a perfect fit.

Recess Drop

• Take 3 measurements for the drop of the window recess (heads to sill) as shown in the picture.
• Take the smallest of these measurements. This is the recess drop.
• We will make the necessary deductions of 12mm for the fittings & brackets to ensure the blind operates perfectly within the window recess

Exact Blind Measurement

• Used when the blind is to be fitted outside the window recess.

Exact Blind Width

• We recommend to overlap 3" at each side to avoid gaps of light.
• Take the overall width measurement including the overlap. This is the Exact Blind Width

Type A

The best method if you want to stop direct light from the front or to stop people looking in directly from the front. There may be a small gap where the side blinds meet the front blinds but this is usually obscured by the window frame at the corners.

Exact Blind Drop

• We recommend 3 inches at the top if blind is required to roll up fully above the window recess
   
• Take the overall drop measure including the overlap. this is the Exact Blind Drop.
  
   

For Panel and Vertical Blinds

• Overlap of 5" each side
• Deduct ½ " from the height for floor clearance
• Determine control on left or right side of blinds