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How to Measure Wooden Blinds

Recess Fitting for Wooden Blinds

This is the measurement you need to to make if you want the blind to fit inside the window recess. Measure the full width & height of the 'recessed' area (wall to wall), as shown in the diagram below taking the smallest measurement. We will make the blind size to the measurements specified by you on order, less any deductions as outlined on the product information tab.

Tips

  • use a steel metal tape measure for accuracy and measure in centimetres to the nearest millimetre.
  • measure in 3 places for both 'width' and 'height' then use the smallest measurements for ordering. Always double check your measurements!
  • don't make any deductions for 'recess' specified blinds because the factory will do that to ensure the blind fits perfectly.
  • lookout for any obstructions such as window handles, tiles, dado rails etc and take their position into account if necessary together with the stacking height of the blind when fully raised.  
 

Exact Fitting for Wooden Blinds

This is the measurement you need to take if you want the blind to hang outside of the window recess.  We will make the blind size to the measurements specified by you on order, less any deductions as outlined on the product information tab. We will make the blind size to the measurements specified by you on order, less any deductions as outlined on the product information tab.

 

Tips

  • measure the exact width of the area you would like the blind to cover. To minimize light leakage we would recommend an overlap of 6cm either side & 7cm at the top of the window.
  • the overlap at the bottom of the window is a matter of personal choice.
  • look out for any obstructions such as tiles, dado rails, radiators etc and take their position into account if neccessary together with the stacking height of the blind when fully raised.  

  • Important Notes:  We will make the blind size to the measurements specified by you on order, less any deductions as outlined on the product information tab. Due to the nature and manufacture of Wooden Blinds there is always a slight gap between slats when in a closed position; we work to an opening / closure tolerance of up to 8mm. 

 

Video guide for measuring Wooden Blinds:

Simple step by step video guide on how to measure for standard windows.

Table Guide For Allowances Made To Wooden Blinds:

We will make the blind size to the measurements specified by you on order, less any deductions as outlined on the product information tab.
 
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