It is really simple to measure a window in preparation for mounting roller blinds, but it it very important to be accurate. The following are some tips for measuring windows. Using metal tape measure is highly recommended.
RECESS MEASUREMENT
The following steps are intended for roller blinds that are to be installed insider the window recess.
Recess Width
• Take three measurements for the recess window width.
• The smallest measurements of the three is the recess width.
Recess Drop
• Take three measurements for the window recess drop.
• The recess smallest measurement among the three is the recess drop.
EXACT ROLLER BLIND MEASUREMENT
The following steps are intended for roller blinds that are to be mounted on the outside of the window recess.
Exact Blind Width (also called the finished blind width or pin width)
• Decide how much you want to recess at every side. To avoid gaps of light, it is recommended to have at least 75 millimeters or three inches on either side.
• Take the measurement of the overlap and the overall width measurement. This measurement is the Exact Blind Width.
• Keep in mind that the operating mechanism of the window blind is included in the width measurement. And take note that the width is not the cloth's width.
Exact Blind Drop
• Decide how much you want to overlap the recess at the bottom and top. If the roller blind needs to roll up completely above the window recess, it's recommended at least 75 millimeters or three inches at the top.
• The exact window blind drop is the overall drop measure which includes the overlap.
If you are looking for good quality, elegant roller blinds, visit West Coast Blinds in Perth WA by following the links provided: http://www.westcoastblindswa.com/.
RECESS MEASUREMENT
The following steps are intended for roller blinds that are to be installed insider the window recess.
Recess Width
• Take three measurements for the recess window width.
• The smallest measurements of the three is the recess width.
Recess Drop
• Take three measurements for the window recess drop.
• The recess smallest measurement among the three is the recess drop.
EXACT ROLLER BLIND MEASUREMENT
The following steps are intended for roller blinds that are to be mounted on the outside of the window recess.
Exact Blind Width (also called the finished blind width or pin width)
• Decide how much you want to recess at every side. To avoid gaps of light, it is recommended to have at least 75 millimeters or three inches on either side.
• Take the measurement of the overlap and the overall width measurement. This measurement is the Exact Blind Width.
• Keep in mind that the operating mechanism of the window blind is included in the width measurement. And take note that the width is not the cloth's width.
Exact Blind Drop
• Decide how much you want to overlap the recess at the bottom and top. If the roller blind needs to roll up completely above the window recess, it's recommended at least 75 millimeters or three inches at the top.
• The exact window blind drop is the overall drop measure which includes the overlap.
If you are looking for good quality, elegant roller blinds, visit West Coast Blinds in Perth WA by following the links provided: http://www.westcoastblindswa.com/.