Roller & Sunscreen Blinds Measuring

Measuring your blinds is really easy with our simple measuring guides!

Hints

  • Use a metal tape measure.
  • Measure in millimetres (mm).
  • Measure width in 3 places (top, middle, bottom)
  • Measurement at top is very important as this is where brackets are positioned.
  • Measure height at each end.
  • Double check your measurements.
  • Optional, print this measuring worksheet and write sizes down as you measure each window- measuring worksheet click here.
  • Allowances for brackets are made at the factory - you do not need to factor this in yourself.
  • While we don't recommend a laser measure, you can use them as a double check after you have measured with a metal tape measure.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

  1. Metal tape measure

Step 1

Decide if you want the blind to fit "inside" or "outside" the window frame (see sample images). Scan the window and check that no handles or objects will interfere with the operation of the blind. Generally blinds are fitted inside the recess, unless there is not enough room. The depth required within the frame for rollers is a minimum of 60mm.

Step 2

Decide if you want the fabric to roll over the front of the tube or over the back (most common is over the back).

Fabrics with ivory backing are generally front rolled to avoid seeing the backing on the top of the tube.

Step 3

Choose your chain control side. Usually the most convenient side to get to.

Step 4

  1. Measure width first then drop (height) - see sample images. Measurements must be exact so take measurement in three places for the width (top, middle and bottom) and where there is a difference of a few "mm" use the smallest measurement. But remember the measurement at the top is the most important as this where the brackets are positioned. You dont want to measure too wide or too narrow as blind will not fit. Be as accurate as possible and if you have any questions feel free to contact us. Use two measurements for the height (one at each end) and where there is a difference use the smallest measurement.

    - For inside fit measure from one end of the recess to the other, and same for drop (see image "inside window measurements")

    - For outside fit measure from the outside edge of the frame on the left to the outside frame on the right (see image "outside window measurements") PLEASE NOTE THE SIZE YOU GIVE US IS TO THE WIDEST PART OF THE BLIND WHICH IS THE OUT SIDE OF BRACKETS THE FABRIC IS 33mm NARROWER THAN THIS TO ALLOW FOR CONTROLS.

OPTIONAL: Child Safe

Child Safes's are small plastic clips that holds the chain in place. They are designed to reduce the risk of strangulation. Child Safe's also provide a neat and tidy look and stop the chain from moving around in a draft if window or door is open where blind is fitted.

To fasten the Child Safe hook the chain around the clip of the Child Safe and position it either inside the recess or to the face (determined by whether the blind is fitted to the recess or face).

Make sure the position of the Child Safe will not interfere with the blind once fully wound down. Allow for some slack in the chain so you may still operate the blind easily. Once you are satisfied with the position drill into place.