Measuring for Pleated Blinds
Follow our easy step-by-step guide to ensure you measure your windows accurately the first time.
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Inside Recess
When you choose recess as your installation method, we make the necessary deductions for you to ensure your blind fits beautifully (and neatly).
To fit your wooden blind inside the window recess, use the following instructions:
Step 1
Measure the Width
Measure the width of your window recess in three places:
Use the smallest measurement as your width.
Please Note: If you have obstructions within your recess e.g. tiles, measure between these two points and use this as your width measurement.
Step 2
Measure the Drop
Measure the drop of your window recess in three places:
Use the smallest measurement as your width.
Please Note: Ensure you have at least 5cm clearance between the front of your window recess and the edge of any obstruction.
Step 3
Enter your Measurements
- Navigate to your chosen product
- Choose ‘Recess’ as your sizing option
- Enter your measurements
- Click ‘Get Instant Price’
Please Note: We will make a small deduction to the width of your blind when you select Inside Recess to accommodate the brackets.
Exact Size
The following instructions outline how to add extra width and drop to the window space, so your pleated blinds overlap the recessed space as desired.
Step 1
Measure the Width
Decide how much blind overlap you want on each side of your window recess. Measure this width.
Please Note: To eliminate more light, we recommend your blind overlaps the window recess by at least 5cm on each side (10cm overall).
Step 2
Measure the Drop
Measure the drop from where you want the top of the blind to start and finish. This is your drop measurement.
Please Note:
We recommend your blind overlaps the top of the window recess by at least 7cm.
If your windowsill protrudes 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
- Navigate to your chosen product
- Choose ‘Exact’ as your sizing option
- Enter your measurements
- Click ‘Get Instant Price’
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