Measuring for Panel Blinds
Correct measurements are key to easy, hassle-free installation. Whether you're measuring a window, door or using panel blinds as a room divider, read through our useful how to guide below and watch our video tutorial for easy instructions and peace of mind when taking your measurements.
For what type of window are you measuring your blinds?
Video
We recommend watching our how to measure video guide first.
Inside Recess
For mounting the blind inside your window recess follow these instructions.
Step 1
Measure the Width
Measure the width of your window recess in three places, top middle and bottom. Use the smallest measurement as your width.
Step 2
Measure the Drop
Measure the drop of your window recess in three places, top middle and bottom. Use the smallest measurement as your drop.
Step 3
Enter your Measurements
Go to your chosen product, enter your width and drop measurments, select Inside Recess as your sizing option.
Deductions
We will make a small deduction to the width of your blind when you select Inside Recess to accommodate the brackets.
Important Notes
Factor in Obstructions
If you have obstructions within your recess e.g. a skirting board, measure between these two points and use this as your width measurement.
Always consider the width of your panels when stacked back, fully open. Ensure the blind will not block out too much light or hinder the use of doors.
Check your Recess Depth
Ensure you have at least 5cm clearance between the front of your window recess and the edge of any obstruction.
Split & Single Side Panel Blinds
Split bunch panel blinds are composed of 4 panels on each side (8 in total). Single bunch panel blinds are composed of 5 panels in total, all to one side.
Exact Size
To mount the blind outside the window recess and overlap on all sides, follow these instructions.
Step 1
Measure the Width
Decide how much overlap you want your blind to have on each side of your window recess. Measure this width.
Left & Right Overlap
We recommend your blind overlaps the window recess by at least 5cm on each side (10cm overall). You will eliminate more light the more the blind overlaps the recess.
Step 2
Measure the Drop
Measure the drop from where you want the top of the blind to start, and the bottom to finish. This is your drop measurement.
Top Overlap
We recommend your blind overlaps the top of the window recess by at least 7cm.
Bottom Overlap
If your window sill protudes more than 5cm, you should stop your blind at this point.
Be aware of obstructions such as radiators when measuring your drop.
Step 3
Enter your Measurements
Go to your chosen product, enter your width and drop measurments, select Exact Size as your sizing option.
Note: We will not make any deductions to your measurments when you select the Exact size option.