How to measure a window for a Blind
Recess Fit Measurement
Recess Fit
This is the measurement you need to take if you want to fit the blind inside the window recess.
- Use Metal Tape measure, take all your measurements in millimetres (mm).
- Measure in 3 places for both width and drop, please provide us with the smallest measurement.
- Dont make any deductions, we will do that for you to make sure that the blinds operate properly.
On all blinds EXCEPT roller blinds we will make a deduction of 10mm from the width, 5mm off each side and up to 10mm from the drop to clear side and bottom of recess allowing blind for correct operation.
On Roller Blinds we only allow approximately 2mm deduction on width measurement as this will lessen the fabric gap.
Roller Blinds Information
- The actual fabric width will be APPROXIMATELY 32mm LESS than the width you supplied.
- The gap at each side is not the same. The gap at the control side is slightly wider than the other side.
- Do not order using fabric width.
Minimum Depth required for a Recess Fix Bracket
This is a guide with an understanding that the minimum depth for the bracket may mean that the blinds and bracket will sit outside the window recess.
| Roller Blinds | 30mm - 70mm |
| Dual Roller Blinds | 30mm - 100mm |
| Aluminium Venetian Blinds | 20mm - 35mm |
| Timber-look Nova Blinds | 30mm - 70mm |
| Vertical Blinds 89mm | 30mm - 85mm |
| Vertical Blinds 127mm | 30mm - 90mm |
Face Fit Measurement
Face Fit
When the blinds are required to hang outside the window recess.
For all types of blinds follow these instructions if you want your blind to hang outside the window recess:
- Measure the exact width of where you'd like your blind to be. We recommend the blind overlaps the window by at least 50mm to a 100mm on each edge depending on the space you have. If you have an architrave we recommend measuring from outside of architrave to outside of architrave. Note the measurement.
- Measure the exact drop from the top of where you want your blind to be to the bottom. Please note we recommend 50mm to a 100mm above the window opening depending on the space you have. Note the measurement.
Roller Blinds Information
- The actual fabric width will be APPROXIMATELY 32mm LESS than the width you supplied.
- The gap at each side is not the same. The gap at the control side is slightly wider than the other side.
- Do not order using fabric width.
Plantation Shutters
How to measure for Recess Fit Shutters
Naturally, a recess fit shutter sits within your window frame. Many regard it as the sleeker and more modern way to install one's shutters, providing you have sufficient depth. There are three recess fit frame options possible:
Note: It's critical to note there are minimum depth requirements for our Fit-Yourself Shutters to ensure they fit flush with the wall ( please refer to the chart below). If your window opening doesn't meet this minimum requirement, you MUST use a face fit measurement.
Minimum depth requirements
| Blade | L-frame | Z-frame |
|---|---|---|
| 63mm Blades | 60mm | 60mm |
| 89mm Blades | 72mm | 72mm |
| 115mm Blades | 89mm | 89mm |
If installation occurs in a window opening without a protruding sill, the recess fit Z-Frame will extend around 28mm onto the face of the wall - See Illustration 2. However, if the sill is protruding, the base of your shutter frame will end at the top of the sill - See Illustration 1.
The decorative trim face of the Z-Frame will cover most of the apparent inconsistencies or any light gaps created due to the window frame not being precisely 'square' and will hide deviations of up to 5mm on either side of the frame
Illustration 1
Illustration 2
Illustration 1
Illustration 2
First, please refer to the Minimum Depth Requirements chart. gruntPlease note that special attention should be given to window openings which have:
- Sloping window sills
- Window cranks
- Latches
- Security devices
- Removeable screens
Any one of these may obstruct the shutter frame. When measuring for our Recess Fit Shutters ensure you have the proper clearance depth shown above, based on your measurement to the front of the nearest obstruction. If you have any queries, please contact us.
Width
You'll need to measure the width of each window opening in three places: the top, middle and bottom, as shown in Illustrations A and B.
- Take the smallest of the three measurements and write it down on a piece of paper.
- This width size is the size you will need to order, without making any deductions to it.
- Our factory will make a minor deduction to each accurate size you give us to allow for easy installation.
Height
Measure each window's height in three places: across the top, middle and bottom, as shown in Illustrations A and B. Then, take the smallest measurement and use this as the size you place on your order to us. Our factory will make a minor deduction to this height measurement to allow for easy installation of you new shutter.
Height and width adjustments needed
Our factory will make any necessary adjustments needed to enable easy self-fitting of your blind. Do not make any adjustments to your measurements. Just send us the precise dimensions you measured carefully.
Important note if the height of your shutter is over 1800mm
If your shutter height is greater than 1800mm it will automatically include a centred divider rail.
How to measure for Face Fit Shutters
Important not about the importance of accurate measuring
Our Fit-Yourself Shutters are very easy to install but it's essential that the measurement of the window space into which they need to fit, to be very precise. You MUST use a steel measuring tape and measure each and every window, regardless of whether or not they appear identical. In most cases, they won't be.
Our Outside Mounted Fit-Yourself shutter will come to you without and deductions to the sizes you specified on your order to us. When ordering your Outside Mounted shutter, ensure that you specify the 'finished sizes', including the frame.
Width
When determining the finished width of your Fit-Yourself Shutter, make sure you measure the OUTSIDE edge of the architrave ( as shown in the diagram above).
Height
When measuring a window with no sill, please ensure that you measure the edge of the architrave using a steel measure. Measure from the top of the sill to the very top edge of the architrave ( as shown in the diagram above).
Multiple Blind in 1 window
Recess Fit
When measuring for a multi-panel window or sliding door you need to give us the individual measurement for each blind you want fitted on the windows/sliding door. Please note we DON'T recommend getting your total window/door width and dividing it into 2 or 3 as you should measure each panel individually and try to get the centre point of the mullion/frame so that the fabrics sits over the frame.
Width 1 - For the left hand blind, measure from the outside edge of the left to the centre of the panel mullion.
Width 2 - For the middle blind, measure from the centre point of the left mullion to the centre point of the right mullion.
Width 3 - For the right hand blind, measure from the outside edge of the right to the centre of the panel mullion.
Please be aware that 2 Roller Blinds side by side will have approximately 30mm gap between fabrics. >Measure the drop of each panel in 3 places and take your smallest measurement.
Minimum Depth required for a Recess Fix Bracket
This is a guide with an understanding that the minimum depth for the bracket may mean that the blinds and bracket will sit outside the window recess.
| Roller Blinds | 30mm - 70mm |
| Dual Roller Blinds | 30mm - 100mm |
| Aluminium Venetian Blinds | 20mm - 35mm |
| Timber-look Nova Blinds | 30mm - 70mm |
| Vertical Blinds 89mm | 30mm - 85mm |
| Vertical Blinds 127mm | 30mm - 90mm |
Face Fit
When measuring for a multi-panel window or sliding door you need to give us the individual measurement for each blind you want fitted on the windows/sliding door. Find the centre point of your mullions and make a mark. You measure from where you would like your blind to sit above the window we recommend 50-100 mm above and on either side of the window opening. Measure to the centre point marked on the mullion. Then from the centre point marked to the next mullion and so forth depending on how many panels you have.
Please note we DON'T recommend getting your total window/door width and dividing it into 2 or 3 as you should measure each panel individually and try to get the centre point of the mullion/frame so that the fabrics sits over the frame.
Corner Window
Determine which is the through blind as shown in the diagram above. We generally recommend that the through blind is the main window or where you achieve the most privacy to stop vision down the gap between the butting blind.
- Take the width measurement of the Blind 1 (run through blind).
- Take the width measurement of the Blind 2 (butt blind).
- Apply deduction to the Blind 2 (butt blind) see table below. The deduction of the butt blind allows the track to butt up to the through track.
- Measure the drop of each blind in 3 places and take your smallest measurement.
Measure your Butt Blind (Blind 2) by taking the exact back wall measurements less the deduction shown in the table below.
| Products | Size | Butt Blind Deduction Required |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium Venetian Blind | 25mm slat | 35mm |
| Dual Roller Blind | na | |
| Roller Blind | 70mm | |
| Vertical Blind | 89mm | 75mm |
| Vertical Blind | 127mm | 90mm |
| Timber-look Nova Blind | 50mm slat | 70mm |
Bay Window
Measure back wall (closest to the glass) and apply deductions shown on the table below.
| Products | Size | Blind 1 Deduction | Blind 2 Deduction | Blind 3 Deduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium Venetian Blind | 25mm slat | 15mm | 30mm | 15mm |
| Double Roller Blind | na | - | - | - |
| Roller Blind | 30mm | 60mm | 30mm | |
| Vertical Blind | 89mm slat | 30mm | 60mm | 30mm |
| Vertical Blind | 127mm slat | 40mm | 80mm | 40mm |
| Timber-look Nova Blind | 50mm slat | 30mm | 60mm | 30mm |
