Measuring for your roof blind is easy most of the time you won t even need a tape measure.
How to measure windows for blinds uk.
This will differ depending on the make of your window.
All you need to do is open up your window and as you swing it you ll see a small metal patch on the top.
Be sure to measure accurately.
This has the brand name of your window and a code.
We have also put together a selection of measuring for blinds videos for standard windows.
Inside mount treatments are installed inside the window casing.
Make sure you hold both ends.
Record the narrowest width and longest height.
You need to choose the narrowest width for the width of your blind or it won t go up and down smoothly.
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Measure above the window first to make sure you have at least 2 of flat space on the molding or wall.
Measure the inside of the window frame in three places for width.
At the left middle and right side.
However for curtains to fall below a window sill measure roughly 20cm below or if there is a radiator underneath measure 3cm above the top of the radiator.
Measure the width of the recess in at least 3 points top centre and bottom.
Across the top middle and bottom.
2 measure the height inside the window opening from the top of the window opening to the window sill.
You are advised to read these instructions carefully before ordering and note the allowances made on specific made to measure products.
Next measure the width you want covered.
Measure the height of the blinds.
If you want your blinds to hang all the way down to the floor pull the tape measure down to the floor and record that measurement.
1 measure the width inside the window opening at the top and round down to the nearest 1 8 measurement.
If you would like your curtains to drop to the floor measure to 1cm from the floor.
For the width take your measurements at the top middle bottom of the opening note down the smallest.
Go to the top left corner of the window trim and measure down to the bottom left corner of the window.
By working with the smallest measurements this ensures that the blind will fit within your reveal.
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At the top at the middle and at the bottom.
For the drop measure on the left middle right again noting down the smallest size.
Measure the width of the recess in three places.
If the window is set in a deep recess fitting the blind inside makes for a neat finish.
For curtains touching the window sill also measure 1cm above.