Measuring for Blinds

Blinds may be fitted either inside or outside the window recess. If a blind is being fitted inside a recess, please quote ‘recess size’ on the order form and we will make an adjustment for a perfect fit at the time of manufacture. If a blind is being fitted outside a recess, please quote ‘blind size’ on the order form and the blind will then be manufactured to the size qouted. If more than one blind is being fitted on the window please quote the size of each individual blind rather than the overall recess size.

When deciding whether to fit the blind inside or outside the recess, consider the following points. It will be necessary to fit the blind outside the recess if:

  • The recess is less than 75cm (3”)deep.
  • The window opens inwards
  • The window is not straight (width or height varies by more than 20mm (3/4”)

Measuring for a recess fitting

Measure the width and the drop in 3 positions noting any protrusions.

Measuring recess

When measuring the window recess:

  • Always use a metal tape measure and measure in millimetres.
  • Measure the width and the drop in at least three positions, taking account of any protrusions such as tiles and dado rails.
  • Make a note of the smallest width and drop measurement.
  • Please quote width and drop sizes in millimetres, stating ‘recess size’ on the order form.

Measuring outside a window recess

Allow the blind to extend approximately 100mm either side, and 100mm above and below the window.

Curtain poles

When measuring

  • Always use a metal tape measure and measure in millimetres.
  • If the blind is being fitted outside the recess allow the blind to extend approximately 100mm either side and 100mm above and below the window
  • Make a note of the require width and drop measurement.
  • Please quote width and drop sizes in millimetres, stating ‘blind size’ on the order form.
  • For vertical blinds, please request face fix brackets if the blind is to be fitted to a wall.
How to measure

We have created this page to guide you through the measuring process for blinds and curtains.

Always use a metal tape measure and measure in millimetres.