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How to Measure Blinds

Planning to do DIY improvement project for your windows? Check out this presentation to learn how you can measure different types of window coverings for your home or office.

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How to Measure Blinds

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  1. How to Measure Blinds Blinds Measurement Guide

  2. Planning a DIY home improvement project for your windows? It’s easy to measure your home and office windows for blinds.

  3. Measuring at a Glance • Always use a metal tape measure.. • Measure width x dropin millimetres(do not reverse these). • Measure every window. There may be slight variation that may affect your window furnishings fitting perfectly. • Do not take your measurements from house plans as they will not be accurate. • If measuring with a partner, make sure they repeat the measurements out loud as they write them down. • Double check all details are correct before ordering.

  4. Measurement Instructions for Different Window Coverings Roller & Transition Roller Blinds Roman Blinds Honeycomb Blinds Vertical Blinds Panel Glide Blinds Timber Venetian Blinds Curtains Pelmets & Valances Outdoor Awnings

  5. Roller & Transition Roller Blinds: How to Measure For Face Mount (for fitting your blind outside the window frame) A. Measure the width from the outer edge of the architrave to the opposite edge. B. Measure the drop from the top of the architrave to where you want the blind to finish. If you do not have architraves (timber frame) around window A. Measure the opening and add at least 100mm to allow the cloth to go past the opening. (100mm will give 35mm of cloth each side past the opening) B. Measure the opening and add at least 100mm to the drop to allow the blind to be mounted above the opening.

  6. Roller & Transition Roller Blinds: How to Measure For Recess Mount (for fitting your blind inside the window frame) A. Measure the width from the inside of the window frame from left side to right side. Measure at the top of the reveal and not the bottom of the window, as this is where the brackets will be mounted. B. Measure the drop from the top of the inside recess to the base of the inside sill. Ensure that you have enough depth to mount the blind inside the frame. 60mm will be sufficient. Less will result in the blind protruding out of the recess. Minimum depth required is 30mm.

  7. Roman Blinds: How to Measure For Face Mount A. Start by measuring the Width from the outer edge of the architrave to the opposite edge. B. Measure the Drop from the top of the Architrave to the where you want the blind to finish. Shorter drop windows : Take the blind 50-100mm below the sill. Watch for any obstructions such as desk or bed. Full-length windows: Measure to 20mm off the floor. This will give enough clearance and allow the blind to have room to settle overtime. For drops over 2410 , allow 30mm clearance.

  8. Roman Blinds: How to Measure For Face Mount C. Add 100-150mm to the drop of the blind, so you can mount the blind above the architrave to allow the pack to clear as much glass as possible when raised. This will allow more light into the room and is important when blinds are on doors, to allow for clearance. D. Recommended to add 40-100mm each side of the architrave. This will help reduce the gap at the side of the blind, providing better light control and more privacy. IMPORTANT - We only recommend that Roman Blinds are Face Fitted and not Recessed inside the window. This is in accordance with the Australian Soft Furnishings Guidelines

  9. Honeycomb Blinds: How to Measure For Face Mount (for fitting your blind outside the window frame) A. Measure the width from the outer edge of the architrave to the opposite edge. Do this at the top of the window where the blind will be mounted. B. Measure the drop from the top of the architrave to where you want the blind to finish. Repeat this across the window and take the smallest of the three measurements. If you do not have architraves (timber frame) around window A. Measure the opening and add at least 50mm to allow the cloth to go past the opening. B. Measure the opening and add at least 50mm to the drop to allow the blind to be mounted above the opening.

  10. Honeycomb Blinds: How to Measure For Recess Mount (for fitting your blind inside the window frame) A. Measure the width from the inside of the window frame from left side to right side. Measure at the top of the reveal and not the bottom of the window, as this is where the brackets will be mounted. B. Measure the drop from the top of the inside recess to the base of the inside sill. Repeat across the window and take the smallest of the three measurements. Make sure you have enough depth to mount the blind inside the frame. 50mm’s will be sufficient. Less will result in the blind protruding out of the recess. Minimum depth required is 30mm.

  11. Vertical Blinds: How to Measure For Face Mount (for fitting your blind outside the window frame) A. Measure the width from the outer edge of the architrave to the opposite edge. B. Measure the drop from the top of the architrave to where you want the blind to finish. We recommend 10mm off the floor and 50-100mm below the frame. C. Take the track past the architrave each side. This will give more privacy and better light control. The distance you take the track is entirely optional. Recommended to add at least 60-100mm. Make sure that you don't have any obstructions.

  12. Vertical Blinds: How to Measure For Recess Mount (for fitting your blind inside the window frame) A. Measure the width from the inside of the window frame from left side to right side. Measure at the top of the reveal and not the bottom of the window, as this is where the track will be mounted. B. Measure the drop from the top of the inside recess to the base of the inside sill. Measure in 3 places Left, Centre and Right and take the smallest of the three measurements. Depth Required: You will need a depth of 135mm for the blind to fit neatly inside the recess for 127mm slats and 97mm depth for 89mm slats. Minimum depth required for both slat sizes is 50mm. This will result in the blind slightly protruding out of the recess but will not detract from the product.

  13. Panel Glide Blinds: How to Measure For Face Mount (for fitting your blind outside the window frame) A. Measure the width from the outer edge of the architrave to the opposite edge. B. Measure the drop from the top of the architrave to where you want the blind to finish. We recommend 10mm off the floor and 50-100mm below the frame. C. Take the track past the architrave each side. This will give more privacy and better light control. Recommended to add at least 300mm, to enable the panels to clear the glass as much as possible. Each panel is 600mm wide. Make sure that you don’t have any obstructions such as light switches or bookcases etc.

  14. Timber Venetian Blinds: How to Measure For Face Mount (for fitting your blind outside the window frame) A. Measure the Width from the outer edge of the architrave to the opposite edge. B. Measure the Drop from the top of the architrave to where you want the blind to finish. Important: If measuring to the top of a sill or to the floor, deduct 15mm from the drop so the base rail is free to rotate when closing the blind. (Measurement B - Drop to sill or floor - 15mm for clearance)

  15. Timber Venetian Blinds: How to Measure For Face Mount (for fitting your blind outside the window frame) If you do not have architraves (timber frame) around window A. Measure the opening and add at least 20mm to allow the blind to go past the opening (10mm each side). (Measurement A + 20mm) B. Measure the opening from the top to where you want the blind to finish. Add at least 50mm to the drop to allow the blind to be mounted above the opening. If measuring to the floor, deduct 15mm so the base rail is free to rotate when closing the blind. (Measurement B + 50mm for height - 15mm for clearance)

  16. Timber Venetian Blinds: How to Measure For Recess Mount (for fitting your blind inside the window frame) A. Measure the width from the inside of the window frame from left side to right side. Start at the top of the reveal and not the bottom of the window, as this is where the brackets will be mounted. B. Measure the drop from the top of the inside recess to the base of the inside sill. Depth Required: You will need a depth of 65mm for the blind to fit neatly inside the recess. With the Valance a total of 80mm. The minimum depth required for fixing the screws is 45mm, this will result in blind slightly protruding out of the recess but not effecting the aesthetics of the product.

  17. Curtains: Measuring for curtain width & drop The width is easily measured by providing us with the track size you require. You can take the track past the architraves as much as you like for better light control & clearance of windows when curtains are open. Curtains look best hung to the floor, alternatively you can hang them to the sill or below the sill for shorter windows.

  18. Curtains: Measuring for curtain width & drop • Measure to the floor • Measure 100-150mm below the sill (watch out for obstructions such as desk or toy box) • Measure to the sill • Eyelet & Tab Top Curtains are mounted above the architrave. Add 100mm to measurement A, B, or C to allow for the Tab & Eyelet to clear the glass. • Always measure the drop in 3 places across the window to ensure the window is level. Measure Right, Centre & Left hand side and use the shortest of the 3 measures. This is for Measurement A & C lengths only (floor or sill).

  19. Pelmets & Valances: Points to Know • Pelmets & Valances generally go past the architraves either side. • You will need to make the width 40mm wider than the product you are covering (20mm each side) • The measurement we refer to is always the inside box width (IBM) • The projection is the distance the Pelmet or Valance will come out from the wall • The Fascia size is the height of the Pelmet face

  20. Outdoor Awnings: Wall Mounted Custom Made Awning A. Width: Measure the opening between bricks. Measure in 3 places - Top, Middle and Bottom. Use the smallest of the 3 measurements.Add a minimum of 100mm to each side, to your opening measurement. This will then allow the awning to go past the opening to give you the best coverage, for light control and privacy. B. Drop: Measure the drop from the top of opening to the bottom sill or opening. As you need to install the awning above the window, add at least 150mm-200mm to your drop measurement.

  21. Outdoor Awnings: Verandah Mounted Custom Made Awning A. Width: Measure the opening between posts or wall. Measure in 3 places - Top, Middle and Bottom. Use the smallest of the 3 measurements. B. Drop: Measure the drop from the top of the opening to where you want the awning to finish (this may be the top of a railing or to the floor).

  22. Outdoor Awnings: Ready Made Awning A. Width: Measure the opening size. Select the Awning size that is slightly bigger than your opening. Allow for at least 100mm extra each side. B. Drop: Measure the drop from the top of the opening to where you want the awning to finish. Make sure your drop is less than 2350mm, as our ready made-length drops are 2400.

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