Measure at either end and in the middle and use the smallest measurement as your width guide.
Measuring for roller blinds.
Tips use a steel metal tape measure for accuracy and measure in centimetres to.
You can also call our customer experience center for an immediate quote once you have your measurements.
Don t make any deductions we will do that for you to ensure your blind fits perfectly.
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.
These measuring instructions can be used for all roller blinds.
Measure the full width height of the recessed area wall to wall as shown in the diagram below taking the smallest measurement.
Measuring guide for window blinds.
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.
Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.
We will make the 1cm adjustment for you.
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Grab a metal tape measure a pencil and a piece of paper.
Measure the height of your window opening in three places.
For venetian roman and roller blinds reduce the width by 1cm to allow for smooth extension.
When measuring for roller blinds remember that the cloth or fabric width will be 3cm narrower than the overall exact blind width.
Left center and right.
Measuring for roller blinds is a simple moneysaving life skill.
That s all you need.
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.
When ordering made to measure blinds to fit within a recess please provide the exact recess width measurements.
Standard window recess blind measuring instructions.
When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.
Always measure to the nearest 1 8 inch.
Use the smallest measurement if you re measuring for sheer shades vertical blinds solar shades or roller shades.
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.
Measuring the width for roller blinds is slightly different because the fabric is narrower than the full bracket to bracket width.
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.