We can supply you with self-fit Vertical blinds, Venetian blinds, Roller blinds & Velux blinds. All you need to do is follow our simple measuring guide and then contact us with the details of your window so we can provide a supply-only quote for your blinds.
Please try and be accurate in your measurements, as unfortunately we cannot be held responsible for any errors made in the figures that you supply to us.
Vertical blinds, Venetian blinds, Roller blinds
You will need:
- Tape Measure (metal ones are best)
- Pen/Pencil
Firstly, you need to decide where you want your blind to be fitted
- Inside the window recess
- Outside the window recess
How to measure inside the window recess:
- Measure the width of the recess from wall to wall in 3 places.
Note down the shortest measurement. (Remember to label this measurement width)
- Measure the drop by taking the measurement from the top of the recess of the windowsill in 3 places
How to measure outside the window recess:
- Measure the exact width of the window recess
- Add 50mm onto this for Venetian, Roller and Pleated blinds
- Add 100mm onto this for Vertical blinds (this is to make sure there are no gaps)
- Note down the measurement. (Make sure to label this measurement width)
- Measure the exact drop from top to bottom of the window recess
- Add 50mm onto this for Venetian, Roller and Pleated blinds
- Add 100mm onto this for Vertical blinds (this is to make sure there are no gaps)
- Note down this measurement. (Make sure to label this measurement drop)
Velux Type Blinds
- To obtain the measurements for Velux type blinds, we need the details of the window, which can be found on the data plate
- In most cases the data plate is located on the top of the window sash and is only visible when the window is opened
- If you’re having any problems finding this information, please give us a call and we’ll be happy to help
Measuring tips
- Take all of your measurements in millimetres (mm) this will give you a much more accurate measurement
- While measuring make sure to look out for things like window handles and tiles taking into account their position if necessary. This is to ensure a perfect fit
- Once all this has been recorded, please contact us via our contact form, call us or pop in to get a quote on your self-fit blinds
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