How to measure for ROLLER BLINDS - blockout, sunscreen and light filtering?
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU START MEASURING
- Always use a steel measuring tape,
- Always measure to the nearest millimetre and don't make any measurement deductions, if necessary, our factory will make all the deductions so your blinds can fit perfectly,
- Always measure from Left side to the Right side of your window or a door,
- Always clearly indicate which measurement is the WIDTH and which is the HEIGHT. It is very common to swap measurements if you are not careful, so always indicate the WIDTH measurement first, then the HEIGHT last (W x H).
- Always measure all windows, even those windows that appear to be the same width and height.
We will custom make your blinds to the sizes you write on the order. If these sizes are not correct it is impossible to change the blind(s) so please take your time and double check your measurements before ordering.
MEASURING INSIDE MOUNT FOR ROLLER BLINDS
WIDTH: Measure your window width in 3 places: Top, Middle and Bottom, always measuring from left side to the right side. Write down the smallest width that you have measured (1232mm, 1231mm, 1232mm) as that is the width you need to order.
HEIGHT: Measure your height in the Middle from the top of the inside of the window to the base of the sill. Write down the height that you have recorded as this is the height you need to order.
Remember, do not make any allowances, if necessary this will be done by our factory.
IMPORTANT: You need to have enough window depth to mount the blind(s) inside the window. The sufficient and unobstructed window depth is 60mm. For the larger blinds with bigger drop the required window depth will be 70+mm as they will have thicker tube as well as more fabric on the roll. If either case, if the window depth is less than required, that could impact the smooth operation of blinds or it could result in the blinds protruding out of the window frame.
MEASURING OUTSIDE MOUNT FOR ROLLER BLINDS
WIDTH: Measure your window at the top of your window architrave, always measuring from left side to the right side. Write down the width that you have measured as that is the width you need to order.
HEIGHT: Measure the height from the top of the architrave down to where you want your blind to finish. Write down the height that you have measured as this is the height you need to order.
Remember, do not make any allowances, if necessary this will be done by our factory.
MEASURING OUTSIDE MOUNT WHERE THE WINDOW DOES NOT HAVE ARCHITRAVES:
WIDTH: Measure the opening width of your window and then add minimum 50mm each side. This way the blind will go pass the window opening and you will achieve better light and privacy control.
HEIGHT: Measure the opening height of your window and then add minimum 90-100mm to the drop. This way the blind will go pass the window opening and you will achieve better light and privacy control.
Remember not to make any allowances, if necessary this will be done by our factory.