How to measure Roller Blinds | A step-by step guide

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Easy step-by-step way to measure your windows:

1. Only use a steel measuring tape.
2. Measurement must be accurate.
3. Always measure the width first and write it down before measuring the drop.
4. Measure the drop and write it down.
5. Now re-check your width and drop measurements.

OUTSIDE MOUNT OR FACE FIX BLIND

The blind hangs outside the window opening and covers an area larger than the window itself.

Width Measurement

Without wood frame or architrave – measure the width you require to cover. For greater privacy measure 100mm past either side of the window opening.

With wood frame or architrave – measure the width you require to cover. Measure from the outside edge of the wood frame or architrave across the window opening to the outer edge of the wood frame or architrave.

Drop Measurement

Without wood frame or architrave – measure the drop you require to cover. For greater privacy measure 100mm past top and bottom – or to the top of the sill or to the floor.

With wood frame or architrave – measure the drop you require to cover. Measure from the top of the architrave to 100mm past the bottom architrave for greater privacy – or to the bottom of a protruding sill or to the floor. Measure three-drop measurements. Left side, the middle and the right side and only write down the smallest measurement of the three. This is to ensure that the window is not out of square.

INSIDE MOUNT OR RECESS BLIND

The blind hangs inside the window frame and covers the window opening exactly.

Width Measurements

Measure the exact width at three points on the window – top, middle and bottom portion to ensure that the window is not out of square. Only write down the smallest measurement.

Make sure to measure at the top of the reveal and not the bottom of the window, as this is where the brackets will be mounted.

Drop Measurement

Measure the exact drop from the top of the inside recess to the base of the inside sill. Do this to three points on the window – left side, middle and right side to ensure that the window is not out of square. Only write down the smallest measurement.

NOTE: Measure depth of recess to ensure that the roller blind has adequate room to operate roll up (pulled up), allowing for any door or window handles (ALLOW A CLEAR 50mm).

ROLLER BLIND CONTROLS

Side-Winder (with control chain)

Check your window or sliding door opening before making your selection;

• If it opens left to right, select roller side-winder blind controls to be on the right side. This is called right control.
• If it opens right to left, select the roller side-winder blind controls to be on the left side. This is called left control.
• Sliding doors left side opening – two blinds are required. Left side blind with left hand controls right side blind is recommended to have right hand control.
• Sliding doors right side opening – two blinds are required. Right side blind with right side controls left side blind with left hand controls.
• If the window or sliding door opens from the centre to each end – this is called a centre-opening window. It is recommended that three roller blinds are used for this window or sliding door opening.

IMPORTANT: Only supply exact measurements in millimetres.
The factory will make allowances to ensure a proper fit.