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HOW-TO GUIDES

How to Measure
your blinds

Freshen up your view and take the confusion out of decorating with our Made to Measure blinds. Not sure where to start? Our blinds are completely custom made to fit your windows and feature a wide variety of tones, patterns and materials to help you establish a welcoming atmosphere in your home. Wondering just what fabric and print types we stock? A comprehensive range of fabrics are available to include, print, woven, sheer, blackout and waterproof finishes.

how to measure your blinds

how to FIT YOUR BLINDS

Measuring your Made to Measure Blinds Successfully

Step 1

Using a metal measuring tape, record your measurements in mm. Measurements must be accurate for a perfect fit and we will make the necessary allowances to ensure the blind fits the window.

Step 2

Decide on how you want the blind fitted – ‘Inside Recess’ is within the window frame or ‘Outside Recess – Exact Size’ is to your desired point on the wall outside of the window frame. Always measure the width first (across the window) and then the drop (top to bottom) in 3 places and record your measurements in the same order.

Step 3

Finally, look for any obstructions such as handles. You will need to take their position into account to ensure a perfect fit. Re-check your width and drop measurements to ensure accuracy.

Not feeling confident? We have a team of experts who can measure your windows and fit your blinds for you here. Or, why not try our online virtual service.

Blind Types

What type of blinds should you go for? Here are three main styles to choose from.

ROLLER

Made from a single sheet of fabric, roller blinds roll into an aluminium tube at the top of the blind. A pull chain is located at the side so the blind can be raised or lowered.

ROMAN

Roman blinds are made from fabric that hangs in neat folds when open, and sits flat when fully extended. Various lining qualities are available.

VERTICAL

Vertical blinds have louvres of fabric that can be open, closed and tilted to control light and privacy. A wide choice of fabrics are available. Choose from a wand or chain option.

General Tips For Made
To Measure Blinds

• All our blinds are made to be safe and are in line with all British Standards. Ensure all blinds are installed correctly and the cord safety clip is attached accordingly. Please ensure that you install blinds correctly and follow the instructions provided.

• Due to the packing methods on roman blinds, velvets and pile fabrics may have creasing and pressure marks which should disappear over time.

• We pride ourselves on excellent quality. All blinds are inspected and photographed prior to packing and dispatching to ensure your order arrives perfectly.

• All recess blinds will have a small deduction taken off the width and drop measurement provided to allow them to sit comfortably in the recess.

• All blinds are custom made to the dimensions provided at the time of ordering.

How to measure your blinds for an angled bay window

The trick to measuring angled bays is to make a template. Follow our step by step guide.

STEP 1

Find the head rail depth of your chosen blind and place two pieces of paper together. Using the head rail depth as your measurement, mark each piece of paper with a line in the same position.

STEP 2

Position your pieces of paper on the window sill and ensure both the line marks meet up as shown.

STEP 3

Using a pencil, mark the window sill where the edge of the paper meets the sill. Do this for both corners of the bay.

STEP 4

Measure between each section as shown below. This will determine the width of each blind needed. All blinds should be ordered as exact. (A, B & C measurements)

STEP 5

For the drop measure from where you want the top of the blind to be down to the sill or floor.

How to measure if you have square bay windows?

Step 1

Using a metal measuring tape, record your measurements in mm. Measurements must be accurate for a perfect fit and we will make the necessary allowances to ensure the blind fits the window.

Step 2

Measure sides (B and C) into the back corners of the bay. This will be the width of the rail. Deduct the head rail depth off measurement B and C. E.g. for roller classic, deduct 55mm from each measurement.

Step 3

Order all three blinds as an exact measurement. For the drop, measure from where you want the top of the blind to be, to where you want it to finish.

Note: If window handles protrude, take the measurement of the projection and add to each measurement (if applicable).

Tip:
For both the width and drop measurements, measure in three places for each window. For the width, measure top, middle and bottom and for the drop measure left, middle and right. Your window might not be square, so always give us the smallest measurement.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR BLINDS

Roman Blinds

For roman blinds we recommend cleaning with an upholstery brush on a vacuum cleaner. The fabric part of the blind can be dry cleaned as a last resort.

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- Ensure the fabric part of the blind is laid flat (not retracted) on a clean, flat surface and remove the fabric part of the blind from the headrail/cassette by detaching the velcro strip either on the front (classic option), or inside the cassette (EVO option).

- Turn the blind over (face side down), carefully unclip the clear plastic hooks on the cords from the plastic anchor on the blind. Turn the blind over (face side down), carefully unclip the clear plastic hooks on the cords from the plastic anchor on the blind.

- To reattach, follow the same process as above in reverse. Ensure the cords are fully extended so the maximum drop is achieved.

Roller and Vertical Blinds

There are many different types of fabrics used for Roller Blinds. For waterproof fabrics, a wet, damp cloth can be used to gently wipe over the blind. For sheer or translucent fabrics, use a dry, lint free cloth only.