Overview

1. Use a steel measuring tape or a measuring stick.
2. Measure to the nearest 1mm.
3. Clearly indicate ALL measurements. Use diagrams if necessary. It is very common to transpose measures. WIDTH FIRST, HEIGHT SECOND.
4. REVEAL FIT - Do NOT take any deductions. Our factory takes those allowances. Provide EXACT WINDOW SIZES DO NOT use existing sizes for multiple windows or blinds.
5. FACE FIT - The customer need to provide the exact overall blind size needed.

Choose Reveal Fit or Face Fix:
Before taking any measurements, step back from the window and decide between ‘Reveal Fit’ and ‘Face Fix’. For a reveal fit, the window opening must have enough unobstructed depth to allow mounting.


For a flush reveal fit (the blind completely recessed so that no part of the blind projects out of the opening) check that the customer have enough depth and make sure the customer request the valances be made the same width as blind since they are normally made an inch or two wider.

Valances are made slightly larger than the window for Reveal fits. This is to cover any gaps that may be present between the blind and window due to the bracket. We can also cut the valance the exact width and is called a 'flush reveal fit valance'.

We usually recommend a reveal fit when possible because it provides a cleaner look. However, a face fix can make a window appear larger or hide an unattractive window. When a reveal fit, we will make a size deduction to allow for operating clearance. Deductions are made so that the blind will not rub or scratch the customer’s window frame. If the customer specifies a face fix, we will not take any size deductions.

The customer’s blind will be made at the exact size as specified. So you must ADD to the opening measurement to allow for overlap and mounting brackets.

When measuring, don't be surprised if the customer’s windows aren't square, it probably won't be noticeable.

Horizontal Blinds

Reveal fit Installation

• To find width: Measure exact distance between inside surfaces of window frame at the top, middle and bottom, and use the narrowest width.
• To find length: Measure exact distance from inside surface at top of window to sill in three places and take the maximum value.
• If the customer prefers blind not to touch sill, deduct 5mm.

Be sure to note the width first, then height. All measuring notes we use on this site are width first, then height. Be sure not to transpose those numbers. Face fix Installation

To find width: Measure exact distance between the outermost points where the blind is to be placed. For optimum light control, this measurement should extend 50mm beyond the window on each side, or 100mm for the entire width.
To find length: Measure exact distance from where top of shade (the headrail that is) will be located to top of sill. If there is no sill or if shade is to overlap window frame, measure to point blind is to reach.

Rather than ordering multiple blinds on one headrail, we recommend ordering individual blinds and mounting them side by side. Specify a common valance to cover the entire top of the window opening. By ordering blinds individually rather than as multiple blinds on one headrail, if the customer ever need to remove one blind for repair, the entire set will not need to be sent back to the fabricator, saving postage, the hassle of finding a box that will fit the entire set and the heroics necessary for the customer to take the entire set of blinds down (without bending the headrail in the process). Additionally, ordering separate blinds is usually less expensive than ordering them as multiple blinds on one headrail. Mounting separate blinds is much easier when installing them in Corner windows too.

Remember, all of our blinds are custom made and can NOT be returned. Be sure to measure accurately and request some free sample swatches if an exact colour match is required.

Bay Windows

Virtually any type of blind can be mounted in a bay window setting. Follow the simple steps outlined below for a perfect fit. With bay windows, locations of the window treatment and the ordered width are marked and measured as illustrated below.

Determine the width (from the front of the head rail (facing the customer’s room) to the back of the head rail (what would be facing the street)) of the head rail of the product the customer are mounting and use this for the width of the customer’s poster board.

Cut two pieces of poster board (depth determined from #1 above) wide by 300mm long. Important: If spacer blocks or extension brackets will be used for extra clearance on face fix’s, add the amount of extra clearance to the width dimension of the poster board before measuring.

Place the strips in the left angle first, and bring them together until the front corners of the poster board meet. Mark points "A" and "B". Repeat this step for the right side angle, marking points "C" and "D".

Measure between points "B" and "C" to obtain the width measurement of the center window treatment.

Measure from point "A" outward to the desired width to obtain the width measurement of the left window treatment.

Measure from point "D" outward to the desired width to obtain the width measurement of the right window treatment.

Generally, even with the most precise measurements there will be light gaps in the corners. This should not be considered a measuring mistake. It happens because when two blinds or shades meet in a corner only the front edges meet up and the blind or shade itself is normally slightly smaller in width than the headrail.

To start measuring you need the depth of the bracket/headrail for the blinds type the customer wishes to use. Select the and write down the depth value associated with it.

• 25mm Wooden Blinds - 45mm
• 50mm Blinds - 65mm
• 25mm Aluminium Blinds - 45mm
• 25mm Wood Blinds - 45mm
• Roman Blinds - 45mm
• Bamboo Blinds - 65mm
• Roller Shades - 50mm
• 90mm Vertical Blinds - 90mm
• 120mm Vertical Blinds - 120mm

Order as Face fix (so no deductions are taken by the Factory) and in the 'Notes Section' of the order page request Reveal fit Brackets if mounting to the ceiling or top of window opening.

Corner Windows

Butt and Bypass Shades

When two shades butt against each other at a corner, as shown in the overhead views, one shade is the "butt" shade and the other is the "bypass" shade. Measure for each shade separately using the procedures described for a standard shade, and then subtract headrail depth from the butt shade to obtain the proper ordering width. With face fixs, remember to allow for overlap on the sides and at the bottom.

Face fix

Blind 1 on 1st Window (The "Pass" Blind)

• Width: Measure from the corner of wall to desired width of the blind. This is the width of Blind 1
• Height: Measure the height. Add a minimum overlap of 5" height, 3" to top and 2" to the bottom. This will allow the blind to cover the window and allow for maximum window coverage. This is the Height of Blind 1. (Note: If the window sill protrudes then add only for allowance above the window.)

Blind 2 on 2nd Window (The "Butt" Blind)

• Width: Measure from the corner of wall to desired width. Find the Product the customer are measuring for from the chart above and deduct its depth from the width the customer just measured. This new value will be the Width of Blind 2
• Height: Measure the height. Add a minimum overlap of 5" height, 3" to top and 2" to the bottom. This will allow the blind to cover the window and allow for maximum window coverage. This is the Height of Blind 2. (Note: If the window sill protrudes then add only for allowance

Reveal fit

Blind 1 on 1st Window (The "Pass" Blind)

• Width: Measure the exact width of the window opening. This is the width of Blind 1.
• Height: Measure the height of the window opening. This is the height of Blind 1.

Blind 2 on 2nd Window (The "Butt" Blind)

• Width: Measure exact width of the window opening. Find the Product the customer are measuring for from the chart above and deduct its depth from the width the customer just measured. This new value will be the Width of Blind 2.
• Height: Measure the height of the window opening. This is the height of Blind 2.

Corner Windows when not using Butt and Bypass

Some window fashions such as Stardust cannot use the Butt and Bypass. They are then measured to meet in the corner.

Measure the width of both openings to the common corner.

Deduct the necessary depth of the treatment from the width of each measurement so they will meet in the corner but not overlap. Important: If spacer blocks or extension brackets will be used for extra clearance on face fix’s, add the amount of extra clearance to the deduction.

Order the width less the deduction for each window.

Measuring for Corner Windows

• Select the and write down the depth value associated with it.
• 25mm Wooden Blinds - 45mm
• 50mm Blinds - 65mm
• 25mm Aluminium Blinds - 45mm
• 25mm Wood Blinds - 45mm
• Roman Blinds - 45mm
• Bamboo Blinds - 65mm
• Roller Shades - 50mm
• 90mm Vertical Blinds - 90mm
• 120mm Vertical Blinds - 120mm

Arches, Circles and Quarter Circle Windows

• Reveal Fits: Measure the exact width and height inside the window opening.
• Do not make any width deductions since the factory will do so in production. Refer to the specific product page for width deductions.
• Face Fix’s: Measure the desired width and height.

Measure the height at its tallest point.

With quarter circles, height will equal width. In perfect arches, height will equal one-half the width.

With imperfect arches, or eyebrows, exact height/width relationships do not occur, so extra care must be taken to ensure a good fit (see below).

Please note that a template is required for imperfect shapes.

Reveal fit Perfect Arch Top

Measuring for Perfect Arch Top Blinds and Shades is very easy. Make sure the customer use a steel tape measure for all measurements.

Measure the width of the window opening at the bottom part of the window to the nearest 1/8th of an inch.

This is the only measurement the customer need to make since the height is 1/2 of this width on a Perfect Arch Top.

Cutouts

Some of our blinds and shades have the option to get ‘cutouts’ on one or both sides of them.

A ‘cutout’ is specified when a section of the blind needs to be ‘cutout’ to allow clearance for obstacles (i.e. Door handles, window cranks, bolts, etc.) that may be in the way of the blinds.

The Image shows the outline of a blind in a window and where a ‘cutout’ would be placed on that blind to avoid the window crank. The width and height are the measurements of the cutout size needed.

To specify a cutout you must measure and note the following:

Measure the width the cutout needs to be (how many inches in from the wall the cutout will be, in from the side). Measure the height the cutout needs to be (how many inches up from the window sill the cutout will be, up from the bottom). Determine if the cutout is for the left, right or both sides.

The examples below depict window openings and shows how you would measure for cutouts.