Measure the width of each side blind seperately in the same way then deduct the rail depth from each to get your final measurements.
Measuring windows for roman blinds.
For a roman blind measure approximately 4 5 inches above the recess height as you do not want to block too much light from your window.
Measure within any tiles or other limitations inside the recess which may.
For the drop measure from the top of your blind to where you want to end of your blind to be.
We would usually say add about 8cm either side of the recess edge.
Measure the width of the window starting at the top.
If you have handles on your bay window you ll need to account for how much they protrude.
Measure the total width of the side bay windows into the corner of the frame.
Record the smallest measurement.
Use the edges of the window recess as your guide.
Expert guides on how to measure for blinds and how to fit them to your windows.
Measure the exact width of the window in millimetres from the top middle and bottom of the window.
That s your width sorted.
Measuring for roman blinds.
Roller blinds verticals and venetians go just slightly above the recess height.
Usually these are the smallest.
How to measure for roman blinds inside a window recess use a metal tape measure fabric ones can stretch and give an inaccurate reading measure at the position where your blind will be fitted to clear all window catches etc.
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Measure the width of your recess at three locations.
Use the smallest of the three measurements with a small amount of space allowed on each side to allow the blinds to move freely when they are opened and closed.
Now measure across the middle and bottom of the window.
The top middle and bottom.
For either made to meaure or ready made blinds it is crutial you measure and fit them correctly.
The side blinds should then be ordered as exact fitting.
The left middle and right.
If you want to fit roller blinds within your recess measure the area like this.
Record the smallest measurement.
Measure the drop of your recess at three locations.
Use the smallest measurement for the width and.
If your blind is fitted outside of a recess onto a flat wall then the width is not so critical because it doesn t have to fit into a space.
As mentioned before verticals and venetians are best fitted inside the recess if it is possible to.