Measuring Info pack

• 8 February 2007

Measuring Info Pack• Blind Designs

always takes finished blind sizes on orders.

• This means we do not make deductions for you..

• Following is a quick guide and info that might assist you in measuring.

Measuring Info Pack• Wood Venetian• Below is a quick reference to

deductions etc.

Description Min Max

Deduction in width 10mm 15mm

Deduction in Drop 0 15mm

Gap Between Blinds 5mm 10mm

Measuring Info Pack• Wood Venetian• Below is a quick guide to Wood Venetian stacks.• The formula used is (Blind Drop in Metre) x 80mm for

ladderstring (110mm for laddertape) + 70mm for headrail

Blind Drop Blind StackLadderstring

Blind Stack Laddertape

1000mm 150mm 180mm

1500mm 190mm 235mm

2000mm 230mm 290mm

2500mm 270mm 345mm

Measuring Info Pack• Wood Venetian• Quick tips• Consider Splitting controls instead of

Grouping. This stops cords getting tangled.• Do you need a specific Valance size?• Do you need a specific control drop? Normal

control drop is 2/3 the length of the blind.• Do you have at least 70mm in the reveal?• Do you need a cleat? This must be ordered

as extra.

Measuring Info Pack• Wood Venetian

Measuring Info Pack• Wood Venetian

Measuring Info Pack• Wood Venetian

Measuring Info Pack• Bamboo• Below is a quick reference to

deductions etc.

Description Min Max

Deduction in width 10mm 15mm

Deduction in Drop 5mm 10mm

Gap Between Blinds 5mm 10mm

Measuring Info Pack• Bamboo• Below is a quick guide to Bamboo Roman Stacks• You have a choice to order Minimum, Medium and Maximum Stack.• If you do not specify Medium will be ordered.

Blind Drop Minimum Medium Maximum

900mm 229mm 273mm 273mm

1200mm 241mm 272mm 333mm

1500mm 249mm 315mm 393mm

1800mm 276mm 358mm 453mm

2100mm 304mm 341mm 401mm

2400mm 331mm 374mm 444mm

2700mm 358mm 407mm 487mm

3000mm 385mm 385mm 441mm

Measuring Info Pack• Bamboo• Quick tips• As a quick rule Roman Style outside the

reveal, Roll-up in the reveal.• Do you need a specific Valance size?• Do you need a specific control drop?

Normal control drop is 2/3 the length of the blind.

• Do you have at least 60mm in the reveal?• Rebated Rod is a simple to install and User

friendly option for Face Fix Roman blinds.

Measuring Info Pack• Bamboo

Measuring Info Pack• Bamboo

Measuring Info Pack• Bamboo

Measuring Info Pack• Bamboo

Measuring Info Pack• Bamboo

Measuring Info Pack• Retro Venetian• Below is a quick reference to

deductions etc.

Description Min Max

Deduction in width 10mm 15mm

Deduction in Drop 0 15mm

Gap Between Blinds 5mm 10mm

Measuring Info Pack• Retro Venetian• Quick tips• Consider Splitting controls instead of

Grouping. This stops cords getting tangled.• Do you need a specific Valance size?• Do you need a specific control drop? Normal

control drop is 2/3 the length of the blind.• Do you have at least 70mm in the reveal?• Do you need a cleat? This must be ordered

as extra.

Measuring Info Pack• Retro Venetian

Measuring Info Pack• Retro Venetian

Measuring Info Pack• Retro Venetian

Measuring Info Pack• 35mm Aluminium• Below is a quick reference to

deductions etc.

Description Min Max

Deduction in width 10mm 10mm

Deduction in Drop 0 10mm

Gap Between Blinds 5mm 5mm

Measuring Info Pack• 35mm Aluminium• Quick tips

• Do you need a specific control drop? Normal control drop is 2/3 the length of the blind.

• Do you have at least 35mm in the reveal?

Measuring Info Pack• 35mm Aluminium

Measuring Info Pack• Roller Blind• Below is a quick reference to

deductions etc.Description Min Max

Deduction in width 0mm 5mm

Deduction in Drop 0mm 0mm

Gap Between Blinds 0mm 10mm

Gap on non-control side 15mm

Gap on control side of blind 20mm

Overall Gap 35mm

Measuring Info Pack• Roller• Quick tips• Make Customer aware of gaps, especially two

blinds in one window.• Have you considered a Half Round Valance?• Do you need a specific control drop? Normal

control drop is 200mm short of the length of the blind.

• Check which bracket system you will receive and see how much space you need in the reveal.

• No cut outs can be ordered on Rollers• Indicate if you want waterfall or standard roll.• Waterfall is a quick way to avoid obstacles

(window sills and handles)

Measuring Info Pack• Roller

Measuring Info Pack• Roller

Measuring Info Pack• Roller

Measuring Info Pack• Vertical Blind• Below is a quick reference to

deductions etc.

Description Min Max

Deduction in width 10mm 10mm

Deduction in Drop 10 15mm

Gap Between Blinds 5mm 10mm

Measuring Info Pack• Vertical Blind• Quick tips

• Do you need a specific control drop? Normal control drop is 2/3 the length of the blind.

• Do you have at least 90mm/127mm in the reveal?

• Make sure you measure window at its smallest drop.

Measuring Info Pack• Sliding Panel• Below is a quick reference to

deductions etc.

Description Min Max

Deduction in width 10mm 10mm

Deduction in Drop 10mm 20mm

Gap Between Blinds 5mm 10mm