HOW DO I MEASURE UP FOR MY BLIND?

INSIDE THE RECESS
(When you have a window recess & want the blind to fit neatly inside it.)

Choose the recess option if you intend to fit the blind on the inside of the recess. Make sure that you supply us with the full inside measurements of the recess as we will make all deductions to ensure that your blind works perfectly.

Use a steel tape, never a cloth dressmaker's tape. Measure the drop at both sides, giving us the lesser of the two measurements. Measure the width at top and bottom (window recesses are not always uniform); again, state the lesser dimension.

It is easiest if you state the actual recess size and do not deduct anything - we will allow for the necessary space. However, if you prefer, you can make deductions and state that your order is actual blind size.

EXACT OPTION

For blinds that are to be fitted on the outside of the window recess choose the exact option. We will supply the blind to your exact dimensions so please ensure that you allow for sufficient overlap of the window to minimise light leakage.

Watch out for projections into the space the blind needs, such as tiling features, dado rails, window handles etc.

Use a steel tape, never a cloth dressmaker's tape. Measure the window and decide by how much you wish the blind to overlap at the sides, top and bottom. State the size and state that it is actual blind size (we also call this exact size) outside recess fitting. You might find the window ledge obstructs the smooth operation of the blind. Either use a batten to bring the blind away from the wall surface so it misses the ledge, or stop the blinds drop at the ledge, if visually this is going to look OK.

IMPORTANT- Once made, our products are suitable only to you, and therefore cannot be resold. Because of this it is extremely important that you are sure about the product you want and also the size you require. We strongly recommend that you double check any measurements before ordering.

FITTING

Full fitting instructions, screws and brackets are provided. You will need some standard DIY kit, such as screwdriver, plus drill and wallplugs if you are drilling into masonry.