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Measuring for blinds

For Roman blinds
 
Fitting inside the recess

Measurements must be to the nearest centimetre
Measure the width of the recess in three places, top, middle and bottom and record the narrowest measurement for ordering
Measure the drop in three places, left, middle and right and record the shortest measurement for ordering
Decide which side you would like the cords, left or right
The blind will be made 1 cm narrower than measurement supplied to ensure it can be operated sucessfully
 
Fitting outside the recess
 
Measurements must be to the nearest centimetre
Measure the window recess and add 5 - 7 cm overlap either side, making sure you have 5 - 7 cm clear either side
Measure the drop of the window recess and add 10 cm above and below, making sure you have 10 cm clear above and below
    the window recess
Decide which side you would like the cords, left or right
 
For Roller blinds
 
Fitting inside the recess

Measurements must be to the nearest millimetre
Measure the width of the recess in three places, top, middle and bottom and record the narrowest measurement for ordering
Measure the drop in three places, left, middle and right and record the shortest measurement for ordering.
Decide which side you would like the controls, left or right.
Decide how you would like the blind rolled, normal or reverse rolled
 
Fitting outside the recess

Measurements must be to the nearest millimetre
Measure the window recess and add 50 - 70 mm overlap either side, making sure you have 50 - 70 mm clear either side.
Measure the drop of the window recess and add 100 mm above and below, making sure you have 100 mm clear above and
    below the window recess
Decide which side you would like the controls, left or right
Decide how you would like the blind rolled, normal or reverse rolled
 
Fitting 'intu' roller blinds, in the recess of the glass

Measurements must be to the nearest millimetre
Measure actual width of glass
Measure actual drop of glass
Measure depth of window beading, minimum depth 11 mm - maximum depth 27mm
Side profile, small or large
Bead Fit is for uPVC only
 

For Venetian blinds
 
 
Fitting inside the recess

Measurements must be to the nearest millimetre
Measure the width of the recess in three places, top, middle and bottom and record the narrowest measurement for ordering
Measure the drop in three places, left, middle and right and record the shortest measurement for ordering
 
Fitting outside the recess

Measurements must be to the nearest millimetre
Measure the width of the window recess and add 50 - 70 mm overlap either side, making sure you have 50 - 70 mm clear
   either side
Measure the drop of the window recess and add 100 mm above and below, making sure you have 100 mm clear above and 
   below your blind
For full length blinds measure from the top of the recess to the floor and add 100 mm above, making sure you have 100 mm 
   clear above the window recess
 
Fitting 'intu' venetian blinds, in the recess of the glass

Measurements must be to the nearest millimetre
Measure actual width of glass
Measure actual drop of glass
Measure depth of window beading, minimum depth 11 mm
Screw Fix can be for 1. uPVC  2. Timber but Bead Fit is for uPVC only
 
 
For Panel blinds
 
Fitting inside the recess
 
Measurements must be to the nearest millimetre
Measure the width of the recess in three places, top, middle and bottom and record the narrowest measurement for ordering
Measure the drop in three places, left, middle and right and record the shortest measurement for ordering
Decide on number of panels required, widths can be from 300 mm to 1100 mm
Decide how you would like the panels to stack when open,  to the Left, Right or Split Draw
 
Fitting outside the recess
 
Measurements must be to the nearest millimetre
Measure the window recess and add 200 - 300 mm overlap either side, making sure you have 200 - 300 mm clear either side
Measure the drop from the top of the window recess to the floor and add 100 mm above, making sure you have 100 mm clear
   above the window recess
Decide on number of panels required, widths can be from 300 mm to 1100 mm
Decide how you would like the panels to stack when open,  to the Left, Right or Split Draw
 
 
For Pleated Blinds
 
Fitting inside the recess
 
Measurements must be to the nearest millimetre
Measure the width of the recess in three places, top, middle and bottom and record the narrowest measurement for ordering
Measure the drop in three places, left, middle and right and record the shortest measurement for ordering
Decide which side you would like the controls, Left or Right
 
Fitting outside the recess
 
Measurements must be to the nearest millimetre
Measure the window recess and add 200 - 300 mm overlap either side, making sure you have 200 - 300 mm clear either side
Measure the drop from the top of the window recess to the floor and add 100 mm above, making sure you have 100 mm clear
   above the window recess
Decide which side you would like the controls, Left or Right
 
Fitting 'intu' pleated blinds, in the recess of the glass

Measurements must be to the nearest millimetre
Measure actual width of glass
Measure actual drop of glass
Measure depth of window beading, minimum depth 11 mm
Screw Fix can be for 1. uPVC  2. Timber but Bead Fit is for uPVC only
 
 
For Vertical blinds

Fitting inside the recess

Measurements must be to the nearest millimetre
Measure the width of the recess in three places, top, middle and bottom and record the narrowest measurement for ordering
Measure the drop in three places, left, middle and right and record the shortest measurement for ordering
 
Fitting outside the recess
 
Measurements must be to the nearest millimetre
Measure the window recess and add 50- 70 mm overlap either side, making sure you have 50 - 70 mm clear either side
Measure the drop of the window recess and add 100 mm above and below, making sure you have 100 mm clear above and
   below your blind
For full length blinds measure from the top of the recess and add 100 mm above, making sure you have 100 mm clear above
   the window recess