Measuring

How to Measure for Your New Window Blinds

Measuring for your new blinds couldn’t be simpler. It’s an easy way to save lots of money and takes just minutes; you’ll wish you’d done it sooner! All you have to do is follow our easy, step-by-step guides below.
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Standard Windows

These handy video guides will walk you through measuring for recess fitting (fitting the blind inside the window recess) and exact fitting (fitting the blind onto the wall above the recess).

For a step-by-step written guide and for advice if your windows are a little more unusual (e.g. bay windows, or recesses that are partly tiled), keep scrolling down.

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Recess Fitting

This is the measurement you need to take if you want your blind to fit inside the window recess. It is also the required method of measuring if you are ordering one of our Click2Go or Twist2Go No Drill Blinds. Measure the full width and height of the recess (the size of the hole, if you like) and we will make the appropriate deductions to ensure a perfect fit.

 
  1. Measure in 3 places for both the width and the drop, use the smallest measurements.
  2. Don’t make any deductions, we will do that for you to ensure your blind fits perfectly.
  3. Use a metal tape measure, cloth ones can stretch and give you inaccurate measurements.

Top-Tip for Roller Blinds and No Drill Blinds:

Check that your recess is deep enough to fit the blind into, also bearing in mind any obstructions such as handles. The table below gives the depth required for all of our blinds.

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Top-Tips for Recess Fitting

If you have tiles part-way up your recess (often the case in kitchens and bathrooms) then the space between them is most likely to be the narrowest point in the recess.

Measure between the tiles to ensure your blind will fit. You will need to top-fix or face-fix your brackets in this case.

Please note that recesses like this are not suitable for our Click2Go or Twist2Go No Drill Blinds.

Check that your recess is deep enough to fit the blind into, also bearing in mind any obstructions such as handles. The table below gives the depth required for all of our blinds.

 

Top-Tip for Roller Blinds:

Again, for roller blinds, it’s slightly different. Measure at the top of the recess and between the tiles, then compare those two measurements. If the difference between the two is less than 25mm, use the measurement at the top. If it’s more, use the measurement between the tiles.

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Exact Fitting

This is the measurement you need to take if you want your blind to fit outside the window recess, overlapping on all sides. Measure the size of the recess, then add a little extra on all sides to ensure adequate coverage.
  1. Measure the exact size of the area you would like the blind to overlap. To minimize light leakage we recommend that the blind overlaps the window recess by at least 70mm at the top and 50mm each side.
  2. Measure the exact size of the area you would like the blind to overlap. To minimize light leakage we recommend that the blind overlaps the window recess by at least 70mm at the top and 50mm each side.
  3. Use a metal tape measure, cloth ones can stretch and give you inaccurate measurements.
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Top-Tip for All Blinds:

If you are replacing an existing blind with one of the same size, simply measure the blind (including its fittings) and specify exact fitting, we will make you one the same size.

 
 

Top-Tip for Roller Blinds:

Again, for roller blinds, it’s slightly different. Measure at the top of the recess and between the tiles, then compare those two measurements. If the difference between the two is less than 25mm, use the measurement at the top. If it’s more, use the measurement between the tiles.The overall width of a roller blind, including its brackets, is approximately 35mm wider than the width of the fabric. You can choose whether to measure for the full bracket-to-bracket width, or for the width you’d like the fabric to cover.

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Measuring for Shutters

We like to keep things simple here at Blinds 2go and our shutter measuring guide is no exception. Just follow these easy steps to measure your windows and you can save hundreds if not thousands of pounds on shutters making your home beautiful. Ready? Here we go…

Check for Squareness

First of all, you need to check that your recess is pretty much square, making it suitable for our shutters. All you need to do is measure the recess diagonally from corner to corner on both sides. Then, compare the two measurements. If the difference is 12mm or less, you’re good to go. If they vary by any more than that, then unfortunately you won’t be able to fit shutters in your recess. If this happens, don’t worry, there are plenty more fish in the sea, or, in this case plenty more blinds and curtains to choose from across our sites.

Ready to Measure?

First, decide where your shutters are going to sit. This can be at the front of the recess or inside the recess. Either way, measure at the place you plan to fit your shutters. Don’t worry about making any deductions, we’ll do all the maths for you.

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