For Standard Free Hanging Blinds only, we have unique guides for other blind types.
Measuring for fitting inside a Recess
First, ensure that the recess your blind is going into is not obstructed in any way so the blind can hang freely. Look out for protruding tiles, pipes, skirting boards etc.
Measure at the top, middle and bottom of the window recess and note down the smallest measurements to the nearest millimetre; this is the recess size.
We will make your blind smaller to fit into the recess.
There is no need for you to make any adjustments; we do this.
Your blind will arrive slightly smaller than the recess size, it will then hang freely within the recess at the correct size.
If you want to make your own allowances order as ‘exact’ which is explained below.
Measuring for outside a recess or Exact
Decide how much you want to overlap the blind on all sides - we recommend this should be at least 50mm (2 inches) each side in most instances, or the exact size you want the blind to be, if fitting it inside a recess.
Carefully measure the at the top, middle and bottom for the width and the left, right and middle for the drop
Remember... on most blinds the fabric will be less than the overall width of the blind ordered. You should allow for this when measuring outside a recess.
We will then make your blind to your exact sizes. The blind in its brackets/headrail/cassette (widest point) will be supplied exactly to the size that has been ordered. This is called exact size, and subject to the normal manufacturer's working +/- tolerances.
Whether measuring for a recess or exact size, please remember that the fabric will always be narrower than the overall blind size to allow for components such as side controls and brackets. This varies depending on the product. Roller blinds, for example, have a fabric width of 30-34 mm less than the overall blind size.
Contact us if you need clarification regarding your chosen product.
Contact us if you need clarification regarding your chosen product.
Cord / Control Lengths
Cord lengths are subject to stringent regulations for child safety, so we at CrosbyBlinds will never deviate from them.
The BS EN 13120/209+A1/2014 mandate states
Blinds with an operating loop or fixed tensioning device. For blinds with a drop of less than 2500mm, the cord length will be a minimum of 1500mm - 1625mm from the floor.
Blinds with a drop greater than 2500mm, the cord length will be less than or equal to the blind drop less 1500mm - 1625mm