Blinds Guide

You will need a metal tape measure

You’ll want one that reads in Millimeters (mm), as all our measurements are based in millimeters.

Firstly take a look at the window or door that the blinds are going to be fitted to. It can generally only go in a few positions. The position the blind is put in is commonly determined by the sort of window, the window or latches and the way deep the framing is.

Inside the frame

(Inside Fit) This is the place where your blind fits within your window frame

Advantages

The blind does not project out into the room as it is kept within the existing window frame.

The blind is close to the glass giving better insulation.

Disadvantages

There will be small light gaps around the blind.

Measuring for an Inside Fit

Width

  • We suggest you take measurements in two locations within the frame as some windows may not be square.
  • One across the top inside the window frame.
  • One across the bottom inside the window frame.
  • Always supply us with the smallest measurement of the two.
  • Remember to measure to the nearest millimeter.


Drop

  • We suggest you take measurements in two locations within the frame as some windows may not be square.
  • One on the left inside the window frame.
  • One on the right inside the window frame.
  • Always supply us with the smallest measurement of the two.
  • Remember to measure to the nearest millimeter and from the position, the blind will be installed in.

Below is a quick reference showing the depth of the frame required to fit the blind fully inside the window frame

  • Aluminum 25mm Venetian – 27mm depth
  • Aluminum 50mm Venetian – 57mm depth
  • Timber Venetian – 75mm (this includes the fascia/pelmet)
  • Ultra wood Venetian – 75mm (this includes the fascia/pelmet)
  • Roller blind – 55mm
  • Vertical Blind – 60mm
  • Honeycomb Blinds – 45mm

Outside the frame

(Face or Outside fit) This is where the blind is fitted to the front of the frame often across the top of the architrave around the window.

Advantages

The blind overlaps the window frame reducing the amount of light coming through the sides of the blind.

Covers the window completely.

Disadvantages

The blind encroaches into the room further and may look less aesthetically appealing.

Measuring for an Outside Fit (Face fit)

Width

We suggest you take measurements in two locations on the outside of the frame – many people measure from the outside of the architrave on one side to the outside of the architrave on the opposite side to get their width measurement.

  • One across the top of the window.
  • One across the bottom of the window.
  • Always supply us with the smallest measurement of the two.
  • Remember to measure to the nearest millimeter.

Drop

We suggest you take measurements in two locations on the outside of the frame – many people measure from the outside of the architrave on the top of the window down to the window sill or to a position below the window where they wish the blind to stop.

Other things to consider

Control Side

All blinds have controls on the left or right to operate the blind, lift and lower and tilt, so you need to decide which will be the most convenient side for the controls to go on. It is your choice but considers which side will be easiest to operate the blind from.

Control Length

Blinds a commonly operated by plastic wands or chains and to make it easy for you they can be made certain lengths. We are not all 6ft tall so work out by standing next to the window what would be the most convenient length of the control for you to operate the blind from. Control length is measured from the top of the window down, So if it is an inside fit place your measuring tape on the inside of the frame at the top and measure down finding a measurement that will make the blind easy to operate.

Final things to remember

You are responsible for your measurements make sure they are accurate if you have a whoopsie and get the measurements wrong we can alter the blind in most cases but this is an extra charge for doing do that you don’t want to have to pay, so focus on getting the correct measurements the first time.