How to Measure 50mm Venetian Blinds

Easy step-by-step way to measure your windows

  1. Only use a steel measuring tape.
  2. Measurement must be accurate.
  3. Always measure the width first and write it down before measuring the drop.
  4. Measure the drop and write it down.
  5. 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.

Outside Mount

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.

Important

Only supply exact measurements in millimetres. The factory will make allowances to ensure a proper fit.

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 50MM)

Inside Mount

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.

Venetian Blind Controls

Check your window or sliding door opening before making your selection. If it opens left to right– select Venetian blind controls to be on the right side. This is called a right controls (R.C.)

If it opens right to left– select the Venetian blind controls to be on the left side. This is called a left controls (L.C.)

Sliding doors left side opening -two Venetian blinds are required. Left side Venetian blind with left hand controls (L.C.) right hand side Venetian is recommended to have left hand control so as to avoid having the controls hanging over the door opening.

Sliding door right side opening-two Venetian blinds are required. Right side Venetian blind with right side controls (R.C.) left hand side Venetian is recommended to have right hand controls so as to avoid having the controls hanging over the door opening.

If the window or sliding door opens from the centre to each end. This is called a centre-opening window - it is recommended that three Venetian blinds are used for this window or sliding door opening.