Measuring Guide

Measuring Your Windows

Introduction 
Measuring windows for blinds is a very easy thing to do. It won't take a lot of time. Some windows may appear to be the same size, you should measure each window individually to avoid mistakes. Please use the measure guide movies and information below. If you still need help? Live Operators are available to answer any questions. 
 


Please follow the guidelines below carefully before measuring windows for blinds:
  • Always use a metal tape measure for accuracy.
  • Decide if your blinds will be fitted inside or outside the window frame.
  • The position of handles, bars or tiles and the depth of a window can affect the fit of a blind. Take these into account when determining the fit.
  • When measuring round off to the nearest millimetre (mm).
  • Always indicate the WIDTH measurement first, then the DROP last (W x D).
  • Please check ALL measurements. Accurate measurements are important for an exact fit.

Cheapa-blinds.com.au cannot be accountable for inaccurate measurements.

REVEAL - Inside Mount

How to measure a window for a blind to be mounted on the inside of the window frame.
The blind will sit inside the the window frame.
 

Width
Measure the EXACT inside width of the window (as per illustration).

Drop
Measure the EXACT inside drop of the window (as per illustration).
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FACE FIT - Outside Mount

How to measure a window for a blind to be mounted on the face of the window frame.
The Blind will cover the total window area and be fitted to the window frame.

Width
Measure the EXACT outside width of the window (as per illustration).

Drop
Measure the EXACT outside drop of the window (as per illustration).
 

If you have no architraves - to minimize light gaps and obtain maximum privacy, add 75mm to 100mm on each side of the window frame.

 

A note when measuring for Vertical Blinds
When measuring for vertical blinds you must add an extra 75mm to 100mm to the width on either side of the frame, this will allow enough coverage for complete privacy.
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Measuring Sliding Patio Doors
REVEAL - Inside Mount

Blinds can be mounted either within the door frame (reveal fit) or on the outside of the door frame (face fit). When considering the best fit take into account any obstructions such as door handles and bars and also the depth of the door frame.

It is highly recommended that two blinds be fitted into a sliding patio door for greater versatility as well as ease of use.

Width
Measure the EXACT inside width of the window (as per illustration).

Drop
Measure the EXACT inside drop of the window (as per illustration).


 
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Measuring Sliding Patio Doors
FACE FIT - Outside Mount

How to measure a window for a blind to be mounted on the face of the sliding door frame.
The Blind will cover the total door area and be fitted to the window frame.

Width
Measure the EXACT outside width of the window (as per illustration).

Drop
Measure the EXACT outside drop of the window (as per illustration).
 

If you have no architraves - to minimize light gaps and obtain maximum privacy, add 75mm to 100mm on each side of the window frame.



A note when measuring for Vertical Blinds
When measuring for vertical blinds you must add an extra 75mm to 100mm to width on either side of the frame, this will allow enough coverage for complete privacy.
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How to measure the widths of each blind needed for the Bay Window.
 

How to Measure Bay Windows

  1. How to measure the widths of each blind needed for the Bay Window.
     
  2. How to Measure Bay Windows
  3. Where the Left section of the window meets the Center section: From the Left window Section, Measure out the distance of the depth for the blind type you are using. At this point make a small mark on your ceiling demonstrated by the red line on figure 1.
  4. Where the Center section of the window meets the Left section: From the Center window Section, Measure out the distance of the depth for the blind type you are using. At this point make a small mark on your ceiling demonstrated by the red line on figure 1.
  5. At the point where these two marks meet is the point where the blinds will butt up against each other. This point will be point A.
  6. Where the Right section of the window meets the Center section: From the Right window Section, Measure out the distance of the depth for the blind type you are using. At this point make a small mark on your ceiling demonstrated by the red line on figure 1.
  7. Where the Center section of the window meets the Right section: From the Center window Section, Measure out the distance of the depth for the blind type you are using. At this point make a small mark on your ceiling demonstrated by the red line on figure 1.
  8. At the point where these two marks meet is the point where the blinds will butt up against each other. This point will be point B.
  9. Now Measure the distance from point A to point B. From this distance and that is the width of your Center blind (Shown in Light Blue in Figure 1).
  10. Measure from the left side of the left wall to point A. From this distance and that is the width of your Left blind (Shown in Light Blue in Figure 1).
  11. Measure from the right side of the right wall to point B. From this distance and that is the width of your Right blind (Shown in Light Blue in Figure 1).
  12. Order as Outside Mount (so no deductions are taken by the Factory)
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Measuring into a Corner

When measuring into a corner it is important to measure the width hard into the corner for both blinds. One blind will then become the 'through' and the other the ‘butt' blind. When ordering be sure to indicate which blind is the 'through' blind NAM and which blind is the 'butt' blind NAM and the necessary deductions will be made by the office. To avoid control chains tangling it is suggested that the controls are not placed in the corner of the window.

Important Information
Measure Windows for blinds to be placed adjacent each other into a corner is possibly one of the  trickiest applications, however, Cheapa-blinds have helped thousands of customers over the years to find the best solution so that minimal mistakes are made with the measuring process. By following the steps below you can be assured a perfect fit with corner applications.   

Best Results for Measuring and Ordering Blinds Online for Corner Windows.

The image on the right side of the page is by far one of the most common types of corner situations. We will use a sliding door/window and an opposing window to set this example for an inside Mount, the same steps can be used for an outside Mount.

Step.1
measure the through blind

Step.2
measure the left blind

Step.3
measure the middle blind

Step.4
Place your order for the three blinds, Thru, left and middle.  Do not order the right blind at this stage.

Step.5
When you have received the three blinds and installed them into the Windows measure of from the end of the middle blind to the front of the thru blind.

Step.6
place your order for the right blind

By following these steps you will receive your first order of blinds, you should install these into the Windows to begin with. All you need to do then is simply measure the opening for the final blind which will be the blind that meets the thru blind into the corner.

Place your order for the last blind and this make for a perfect fit into the corner.

 Measuring Blinds for Coner Windows
 

 
 

Sill Depth

For a reveal fit the depth of the window or door frame has to be taken into consideration. Refer to product specifications for depth required.
 

 


 

House Plans
 

Window measurements from house plans are not recommended. There are many factors to take into consideration when measuring for blinds e.g. reveal or face fit, depth of the window sill, architraves, tiles, door handles etc. You can acquire an estimate price using the measurements from house plans but we recommend measuring each window individually to ensure accuracy. Another point to take into consideration builders, architects and window manufacturers normally show window sizes drop before width ie: 2100d x 1500w. Blind industry standard works the opposite to builders, you must always remember to record your measurements width before drop ie: 1500w x 2100d when measuring windows for blinds.


 



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