How To Measure For A Roman Blind

Within a recess the control mechanism for roller blinds requires additional room which will lead to a wider gap being present between the blind and wall and have an impact on the efficacy of the window covering.
How to measure for a roman blind. Measure at the position where your blind will be fitted to clear all window catches etc. Measure the width of the recess in at least 3 points top centre and bottom. And do click on the icon above to join me on. Where there is no architrave frame measure from the top to bottom of the window opening.
How to measure for roman shades these basic tips will get you perfect measurements for window treatments. Measure from the top to bottom of the architrave frame. How to measure for roman blinds inside a window recess. Check for any obstacles above the window and adjust the.
A lot of windows are not perfectly straight even in new homes. Roller blinds are better fitted external to the recess. For the drop measure. If your blind is going into a recess the width measurement is more critical.
Use a metal tape measure fabric ones can stretch and give an inaccurate reading. An easy way to make a roman blind for a wooden framed window that can easily be adapted for a larger size. They re easy to operate and look. How to measure inside recess roman blinds.
You need to choose the narrowest width for the width of your blind or it won t go up and down smoothly. Measure from the top of the fitting to the sill to ensure your blind will extend to provide full coverage. Apprehensive as i ve never made a blind before. Roman shades allow you to dress up your room in almost any fashion or style to suit your taste.
Measure to the nearest 1 8 of an inch if the size is on a 1 16 mark then round down to the next 1 8. I ordered a made to measure roman blind 58 cm long. Use a steel measuring tape. Measure within any tiles or other limitations inside the recess which may affect the finished working width of the blind.
The company made it as a cascade blind unfortunately and now it covers half of my tiny window when pulled up. Is it possible to alter it myself to a standard blind and put another fold in it.