How To Measure for 25mm Venetian Blinds
Easy step-by-step way to measure your windows.
- Only use a steel measuring tape.
- Measurement must be accurate.
- Always measure the width first and write it down before measuring the drop.
- Measure the drop and write it down.
- Now re-check your width and drop measurements.
Outside Mount or Face Fix (F.F.) Blind
The blind hangs outside the window opening and covers an area larger than the window itself.
Width Measurement
Without wood frame or architrave. Measure the width you require to cover. Measure 50mm past either side of the window opening for greater privacy.
With wood frame or architrave. Measure the width you require to cover. Measure 50mm past either side of the window opening even if the 50mm passes the wood frame or architrave.
Drop Measurement
Without wood frame or architrave. Measure the drop you require to cover. Measure 50mm past top and bottom for greater privacy - or to the top of the sill or to the floor.
With wood frame or architrave. Measure the drop you require. Measure from the top of the architrave to 50mm past the bottom architrave for greater privacy cover or to the bottom of a protruding sill or to the floor.
Measure three-drop measurements. Left side, the middle and the right side and only write down the smallest measurement of the three. This is to ensure that the window is not out of square.
Inside Mount or Recess (R.) Blind
Please Note:
Measure depth of recess (R) to ensure that the Venetian blind has adequate room to operate-rotate and draw (pulled up), allowing for any door or window handles. (ALLOW A CLEAR 20MM).
The blind hangs inside the window frame and covers the window opening exactly.
Width Measurement.
Measure the exact width and again measure at three points on the window top, middle and bottom portion to ensure that the window is not out of square. But only write down the smallest measurement.
Drop Measurement.
Measure the exact drop measurements at three points on the window. Left side, middle and right side to ensure that the window is not out of square. But only write down the smallest measurement.
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