How To Measure Custom Panel Blinds Guide
At Blinds Downunder we have put together a written guide on how to measure different custom Panel Blind configurations. We recommend Panel Blinds can be installed as Face Fit or Ceiling/Top Mount. For fabric selections, head to our samples page and use our Panel Blind Fabrics Page to view fabric range.
Measuring Instructions
Panel Blinds widths start from 500mm - 5500mm
Drops start from 400mm - 3000mm
Note: If your ceiling is not level or floors are not level, we recommend to choose Face Fit Panel Blinds.
Face Fit Panel Blinds can generally provided better fixings than ceilings. Refer to our installation guide for further details.
Fascia or pelmets are also available to cover the top of the Panel Glide system and can be enhanced with either a Linea Valance or a Sunboss Fascia.
Items you will need
1)Steel Tape measure (All measurements to be documented in millimetres)
2)Print Measurement form or populate Measurement form online
3)Pen and Paper
Important notes;
1) Always document the room your Panel Blinds will be installed. You may wish to sketch a plan of Panel Blind locations as reference. Hang onto both your Measurement form/sketch and file for future reference.
2) Always measure every window, wall or ceiling individually, check measurements in a minimum of three different locations for the drop. Windows and walls can sometimes be out of square. Refer to measurement image and specific measurement document.
Special Note; Depending on your desired look, Panel Blinds can be ordered to go past architraves. If you would like this option you can enter the inside of architrave to inside of architrave measurement for Left and Right Stacks and Add x 1 panel (Panel Width) to your width measurement. For Centre Opening you can enter the inside of architrave to inside of architrave measurement and Add x 2 panels (Panel Width) to your width measurement. The individual 1 x panel width is shown under the Panel Track overall width on our selection page. If you would like your panel blind to sit even with your architraves measure from outside of architrave to outside of architrave, your panel width is documented under the width selection.This will show approximately where the finished panel will sit on your window or door when panel blind is in open position. Make sure you add the extra panel width(s), if you would like to clear your window or door.
By ordering Panel Blinds wider or higher than your architraves, you can limit the light entering your room and can provide a great option for light control.
With Face Fit measurement hard to cornice line or ceiling, you may wish to deduct an additional 10mm, to allow for future adjustment. It is important to input your measurements for your drop, as the exact size you require. Your finished height from finished top height to floor. Our configurator will makes a deduction of 15mm to the drop if selected, otherwise select Not Required.
With Recess Fit (Top Fix),it is important to input your measurements for your width and drop, as the exact size you require your finished height from finished top height to floor or window sill. Our configurator will make a deduction of 15mm to the drop. In some instances your floor or ceiling maybe out of level. It is important to input the smallest drop measurement.
Measure Panel Blinds
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3)Always measure the width measurement and then the drop measurement in that order. Make sure you write measurements to the exact millimetre.
4) Always document the side you wish your Panel Blind to stack (close to). Document this at time of measurement. Not which panel you would like to be fixed, front or back of track.
5) Always look for any obstructions ie; door/window hardware, which may interfere with your Panel Tracks functionality.
6) Never take measurement directly from your house plans or window schedules as this will most likely not be accurate.
7) Always Triple check your measurements and Panel Blind details you have documented.
8)Your Face Fit width measurement can be variable based on your desired choice of finish. For Face Fit, wall to wall we recommend deducting 20mm of your measurement, to allow the track too easily fit in your desired space. For architrave to architrave of a window or door, we recommend adding to your width to avoid obstructing your window or door (refer to special notes). For only entering covering your opening, measure from outside architrave to outside architrave. It is important to input your drop measurements outside architrave to outside architrave, or outside architrave to the floor. Our configurator can make 15mm deduction if selected. If you require more than 15mm deduction or additional drop, take this off your actual drop.
9)For Recess Fit width and drop measure inside recess to inside recess of your window or door. Our configurator can make drop deduction of 15mm. If you require more than 15mm deduction or additional drop, alter your actual drop. We recommend you deduct 4mm your recess fit size.
10) If you are measuring with someone else, make sure everyone is reading the tape measure the same way, before you start measuring the entire house lot of curtains. Make sure to read all measurements out aloud and confirm measurements by repeating your assistant’s measurement, especially before writing the finalised measurements on your measurement form.
11) Once you have completed the Measurement Form, transfer these details to Panel Blind Selection page. Triple check the information you are entering relates to your Measurement Form, as you go. Always check your information is correct prior to proceeding with purchase.
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