How To Measure, Install and Maintain Venetian Window Blinds

Venetian Blinds – How to measure

Introduction

There are a number of things you need to consider when measuring for new blinds. Below is a quick guide to help you. Firstly make sure you have a pencil and some paper and a tape measure (preferably a metal one).

What to measure in…

Always measure in millimetres (mm) as most blind suppliers require a size in millimetres.

Where to measure…

In normal window areas there are 2 potential places for your blinds to be installed, these are known as the window face, or the window recess. All Venetian Blinds can be fitted to the face of your window frame or wall, or into the top of the window recess. This gives you complete control over the positioning of your blind.

For a recess measurement:

Make sure you have enough depth to mount the Venetian Blind inside the window frame area. 50mm should be fine; any less will result in the blind protruding out of the recess. If you have less than 50mm it may be worth considering installing your blind outside the window recess as a face fit.

1) Measure the width of the recess from wall to wall at the top. This is where the brackets will be fitted. Be sure to measure across 3 areas of the width to ensure the area is the same width (or very similar) and the walls do not have bulges that will affect the operation of the blind.

2) Note down the shortest measurement.

3) Take off 10mm each side – this will give you some flexibility in case of any variants in your walls and will ensure your blind doesn’t get damaged when operated. If you want to cover the total window area we suggest you fit your blind to the window face.

4) Measure the drop by taking the measurement from the top of the recess to the bottom.

5) Note down the measurement.

For a face measurement:

1) Measure the exact width of where you’d like your blind to be. As a guide, add an overlap from the window frame of between 50mm and 100mm, this will help reduce the gap at the side of the blind, providing better light control and more privacy.

2) Note down the measurement.

3) Measure the drop from the top of where you want your blind positioned to the bottom.

4) Note down the measurement.

And remember…

• Ensure that on all recess width measurements that you have deducted 10mm from each side.

• Measure at least twice to make sure there are no errors.

• Note the side you wish the controls to be so that they are easily accessed.

• To be sure of a great fit it is important that when measuring you account for any obstructions like window handles.

• For full-length windows we recommend that you measure to approx 20mm off the floor. This will give enough clearance and allow …