Our Step By Step Guide
How To Measure
Measuring For Window Blinds
A1 Blinds have been designing and installing window shading solutions for over thirty-five years. We serve homes in Northumberland, County Durham, Tees Valley and across the North East of England. We’ve noticed that sometimes people get a bit confused or intimidated when we ask them for measurements, so thought we’d put together a short guide. Measuring for blinds isn’t at all complicated, and on this page you’ll find everything you need to know.
The A1 Blinds Method
To start off, you will need a good tape measure (the metal ones are best), a pen and paper, and possibly something to stand on if you’re measuring for something high up. If you do need to stand on a piece of furniture or step ladder though, please be careful and consider having a friend or family member nearby to prevent falls or injuries.
When taking measurements, we’ll happily accept either inches or centimetres. Measure to the nearest sixteenth of an inch for the former, or the nearest millimetre for the latter.
Then decide whether you want the blinds on the inside of the window alcove or outside. On the inside is known as the Recess Size whereas the outside is called Exact Size.
That’s all the prep done, next comes the measuring.
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Measuring
First, measure the width of the window from the left to the right and write down the measurement.
Then, do the same but for the length of the window, holding your tape measure from the top to the bottom of the window (also called the drop) and write the measurement down.
Be sure to always record the width first, followed by the length.
Watch out for any protruding handles to ensure the blind can hang freely. We’d also recommend measuring the window in several places to allow for any slight size variation and note down the smallest ones.
All that’s left to do then is send us the measurements. Our machines can deduct the correct measurements needed, so there’s no need for you to make any adjustments.
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How To Find Us
Want to visit us in person? We have two locations open to the public.
Blaydon Factory & Showroom
Visit our Blaydon factory and showroom to explore the best of A1 Blinds. Receive a warm welcome from a shading expert and view a vast selection of samples.
Forest Hall Showroom
We have a new showroom on Station Road North, Forest Hall. This covers the North Tyneside area and features a big collection of blinds for you to admire at your leisure.
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