Kluje guide: How to measure for blinds?
- Stepladder
- Metal measuring tape
- Pencil and paper
A lot of windows have deep recess, so fitting your blind inside may be a great option for a neat finish. Measure the width of the recess in three places using the metal measuring tape, and note the smallest measurement. Measure the length in the same way (taking three measurements), from the top of the recess to the sill.
Step Two: No Recess
If your windows have no recess, measure the width of the window and allow an extra 5cm either side, to help block out light. If your window has wide moldings, you can measure so that the blind will be flush with the edges of the moldings.
Step Three: Fixing Brackets
The brackets or track that support the blind can either be fixed to the wall or to a wooden batten. Ideally the brackets or track should be fixed 4 to 5cm above the window. If the brackets or tracks are in the recess you can fix to the window frame, but fixing the brackets or track to the wall inside the recess is always the best option. Ensure when you measure the length, you measure from the top of the brackets or tracks to the sill. For a recess, measure from the top of the recess to the sill.
Step Four: Ready Made
Readymade roller blinds can be cut to fit to the size you need, so make sure that the length of the blind will be longer than your window measurements. Roman and Vertical blinds should be made to the exact size needed if they are to be fitted within a recess.
Tips:
- Measure twice to avoid a costly mistake.
- Roman blinds (which fold into flat pleats), Vertical Blinds (they are not very practical for windows that can be opened and closed on the inside), and Roller Blinds (they are very practical and long-lasting) can all be fitted inside or outside the window recess, and are attached to specialist tracks or to a batten.
