| What you will need: |
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1. Tape Measure (metal ones are best)
2. Pen and Paper
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| Exact or recess? |
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| 1.Exact - This is when you want your blinds to hang outside the recess (see Figure 1.1) |
| 2. Recess - This when you want your blind to fit inside the window recess (see Figure 1.2) |
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| Handy hints |
- Take all your measurements in centimetres (cm) to the nearest 0.1 cm (1 mm)
- When measuring, always look out for things like window handles, or tiles and take their position into account if necessary. This way you will be sure of a perfect fit
- Blinds can be fitted into the face of your window frame or wall, or into the top of the lintel
- Always specify width first then drop
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| Exact Measurement |
| 1.Measure the exact width area where you would like blind to cover. Note down the measurement
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| (Please Note: the width of the blind specified by you will be overall blind size not cloth size. Allowances may vary so please give us a call if unsure)
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| 2. Measure the exact area you would like the blind to cover from top to bottom as shown in the diagram. |
| Note down the measurement |
| Remember to specify 'Exact' measurement when ordering if you want your blind to hang outside the window recess. |
| All blinds ordered with an exact measurement will be made exactly to the size specified with no allowance made by us. |
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| Figure 1.1 |
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| For exact measurements we recommend that you have an overlap of 51 mm (2") at the top and 38 mm (1.5") |
| on each side. For vertical blinds we recommend an overlap of 102 mm (4") at the top and the same for each side. |
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| Recess Measurement |
| 1. Measure the width of the window wall to wall (left to right) in 3 separate positions, as shown in the |
| diagram. Note down the smallest measurement. |
| 2. Measure the drop of the window (head to sill) in 3 separate positions, as shown in the diagram. Again, |
| note down the smallest measurement. |
| 3. For Recess Measurement we will make the necessary adjustment. |
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| Please note that when specifying 'Recess' measurement when ordering we will deduct an allowance of approximately 10 mm to esnsure the blind fits the recess perfectly. Please note that for Vertical Blinds we will deduct 5mm off the height to ensure the vanes do not touch the sill or floor.
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| Figure 1.2 |
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Important note for measuring Roller blinds!
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For Roller blinds, we have to allow for fittings at either end of the blind, as there is no headrail. This means the actual fabric will be approximately 2.8cm - 3.3cm less than the overall blind width specified.
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| Example 1- if an ‘Exact’ width of 120cm is specified then the make up of the roller blind will be as follows:
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| Cloth Size = 117.2cm, Brackets = 2.8cm, Blind Width = 120cm |
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| Example 2 - if a ‘Recess’ width of 120cm is specified then the make up of the roller blind will be as follows after the 10mm allowance has been deducted:
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| Cloth Size = 116.2cm, Brackets = 2.8cm, Blind Width = 119cm |
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| If you have any questions about how to measure, please contact our Customer Services Team who will be |
| happy to help on 0870 446 0550 or e-mail us at enquiries@blinds4uk.co.uk |
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