How to measure roller blinds
Measuring for blinds is easy…
Before you start measuring, first up make sure you have the right tools:
- A metal tape measure
- Pen & paper
Always write down the blinds measurements: Width X Drop.
Take care not to mix these up.
Blinds measurements should be provided in millimetres.
When measuring for blinds, make sure you measure all windows as there may be slight variations which will affect your blind from fitting perfectly.
How to measure window for Face Mount window roller blinds (fitting the blind outside the window frame)
How to measure window for Recess Mount window roller blinds (fitting the blind inside the window frame)
Blinds Measurements and Options Form
Before you start, first up make sure you have the right tools….
- A metal tape measure
- Pen & paper
Always write down the blinds measurements: Width X Drop.
Take care not to mix these up.
Blinds measurements should be provided in millimetres.
Measure all windows as there may be slight variations which will affect your blind from fitting perfectly.
How to measure for Face Mount Window Blind (fitting the blind outside the window frame)
These instructions are for blinds mounted outside the window frame on the wall or trim, and cover the window moulding and are called face mount window blinds.
Select this option if the window is not deep enough to accommodate a recess mount.
- Measure the width from the outer edge of the architrave to the opposite edge
- Measure the drop from the top of the architrave to where you want the blind to finish
- Decide if the chain is to go on the left or right
If you do not have architraves (timber frame) around window
Measure the opening and add at least 100mm to allow the roller blind to go past the opening.
(100mm will give 35mm of blind each side past the opening)
Measure the opening and add at least 100mm to the drop to allow the blind to be mounted above the opening.
How to measure for a Recess Mount Window Blind (fitting the blind inside the window frame)
Recess mount blinds are mounted inside the window frame for a neat, custom look.
Make sure 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.
- Measure the width from the inside of the window frame from left side to right side.
- Making sure to measure at the top of the inside of the window frame and not the bottom, as this is where the brackets will be mounted.
- Measure the drop from the top of the inside of the window frame to the bottom of the window.
- Decide if the chain is to go on the left or right.
All roller blinds use fixtures which extend slightly beyond the actual width of the blind. So, if your roller blind is to be fitted WITHIN THE WINDOW RECESS, the actual width of the fabric of your blind will be slightly narrower (approximately 35mm) than the width measurement you give us, in order to allow for fitting and smooth operating of your roller blind within the window recess.
You do not need to make any adjustments to the width or length of your blind measurements.
We will make all the necessary adjustments for you based on your measurements.