HOW TO MEASURE ROMAN BLINDS
Things to Remember
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Use a steel tape measure for accuracy
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Measure in centimetres and round each measurement to the nearest 0.1cm
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Measure all windows, even those that appear to be the same width and height
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When ordering always specify the width measurement first and then the height
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Look out for any obstructions such as window handles, tiles, dado rails etc and take their position into account if necessary. This way you will be sure of a perfect fit for your blind
Measuring for a Blind to Fit Inside the Window Recess (Recess Size)
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This is the measurement you need to specify if you want your blind to fit inside the window recess. There is no need for you to make any adjustments as I will make the deductions for the blind to fit the recess perfectly.
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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 inside the recess
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Measure the drop of the window (head to sill) in 3 separate positions, as shown in the diagram. Again, note down the smallest measurement
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Check your window recess is deep enough for the blind to fit inside – min 50mm.
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Make sure to consider any obstructions inside the recess such as handles
Measuring for a Blind to Fit Outside the Window Recess (Exact Size)
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This is the measurement you need to take if you want your blind to hang outside the window recess. We will make your blind exactly to these measurements.
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To measure for a blind intended to fit outside the window recess we recommend an overlap of 10cm to each edge as shown in the illustration
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Measure as for a recess fit (above) and add 20cm to each measurement
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If the window sill protrudes far enough to obstruct the blind, only add 10cm to the height (drop) and allow the blind to sit on the sill
​Top Tip for Blackout Blinds:
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To ensure as little light seepage as possible around the edges of the blind, we recommend fitting blackout blinds outside the window recess wherever possible.
If the blind is trimmed with a bobble trim the finished size of the blind is to the bottom of the blind and then the bobble trim will be added on.
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We love to help, so please feel free to email us an image of your window if you are still unsure - sales@thenurseryblindcompany.co.uk