How To Measure Blinds
Believe it or not, measuring & installing your Veneta Blinds is a lot easier than you may think. Gone are the days of needing a handy man to install your blinds or shutters. We have simplified the installation process, included detailed installation instructions that will be provided with your order.
Please note, we take deductions for all reveal fit blinds & shutters, so please provide your exact reveal measurements with no deductions when ordering.
If you are looking for specifics on reveal depths required or deductions we take when manufacturing, simply go to the individual product page you want the details on, and look at the "Drive Control Options" section which will give you all the specifications on that control type.
Believe it or not, measuring & installing your Veneta Blinds is a lot easier than you may think. Gone are the days of needing a handy man to install your blinds or shutters. We have simplified the installation process, included detailed installation instructions that will be provided with your order.
Please note, we take deductions for all reveal fit blinds & shutters, so please provide your exact reveal measurements with no deductions when ordering.
If you are looking for specifics on reveal depths required or deductions we take when manufacturing, simply go to the individual product page you want the details on, and look at the "Drive Control Options" section which will give you all the specifications on that control type.
How to Measure Blinds Videos
Reveal Fit or Face Fit your Blinds
Please note, we take deductions for all reveal fit blinds & shutters, so please provide your exact reveal measurements with no deductions when ordering.
Each section below of our "How To Measure for Blinds" will guide you through the steps to measure to either Reveal fit or Face fit your blinds.
For Corner windows or Bay windows, please refer to the next section below.
If you need assistance with measuring a tricky window, contact us on 1800 836 382.
What is a Reveal Fit
- Reveal Fit: Mounting is done inside the reveal of the window frame. Most products will have a recommended depth, for your product to mount fully within the reveal or you can partial reveal fit, see specific product "control type" specifications section.
- Please note: We take minor deductions for a reveal fit when it is manufactured, to ensure it operates correctly within the reveal. Please provide exact measurements of your reveal with no deductions.
- Refer to the "drive control options" on the specific product page to see full specifications on the product in detail.
- If recommended reveal depth is an issue, select the face fit option.
Measure Reveal Fit Width
- Width: Measure the inside of the window frame from left to right in 3 different places and use the smallest measurement.
- Please note: We take minor deductions for a reveal fit when it is manufactured, to ensure it operates correctly within the reveal. Please provide exact measurements of your reveal with no deductions.
- Refer to the "drive control options" on the specific product page to see full specifications on the product in detail.
- If recommended reveal depth is an issue, select the face fit option.
Measure Reveal Fit Height
- Height: Measure the inside of the window frame from top to bottom in 3 different places and use the smallest measurement.
- Please note: We take minor deductions for a reveal fit when it is manufactured, to ensure it operates correctly within the reveal. Please provide exact measurements of your reveal with no deductions.
- Refer to the "drive control options" on the specific product page to see full specifications on the product in detail.
- If recommended reveal depth is an issue, select the face fit option.
Measure Reveal Fit Depth
- Depth required: You’ll also need to check the measurement from the window or window handles to the front of the window frame, to ensure there is enough room for the blind to operate freely.
- Refer to the "drive control options" on the specific product page to see full specifications on the product in detail.
- If recommended reveal depth is an issue, select the face fit option.
What is a Face Fit
- Face Fit: Mounting is done on the outside of the window reveal, and is usually mounted on the window frame architrave. You can add more width to overlap your architrave, in line with the aesthetic look you wish to achieve.
- Please note: The blind will be supplied at the exact sizes you provide, except Roller blinds where the fabric is supplied approx 32mm less in width (not including the brackets).
Measure Face Fit Width
- Width: Measure the exact width of the area you would like the blind to cover. We recommend the blind overlaps the window by at least 50mm on each edge. If you have an architrave we recommend measuring from outside of architrave to outside of architrave.
- Please note: The blind will be supplied at the exact sizes you provide, except Roller blinds where the fabric is supplied approx 32mm less in width (not including the brackets).
Measure Face Fit Height
- Height: Measure the exact height of the area you would like the blind to cover. We recommend the blind overlaps the window by at least 50mm on each edge. If you have an architrave we recommend measuring from outside of architrave to outside of architrave.
For Corner Windows or Bay Windows (Reveal Fit and Face Fit)
Before placing your order for bay windows and corner windows, please ensure you contact us as we need to take width deductions to ensure that your blinds fit perfectly.
Please contact one of our sales advisors on 1800 836 382.
Measure Reveal Fit For a Corner Window
- The Diagram shows how your blinds will be positioned when Reveal Fitting in corner windows.
- Make sure to consider the reveal depth required for each blind.
- Please give us a call with your measurements with no deductions taken. We will process the order and take deductions on your behalf.
Measure Reveal Fit For a Corner Window Step 1
- Following the wall, measure from the corner to corner of the window opening.
- Note this measurement down as "Corner Window Left" after the room name.
Measure Reveal Fit For a Corner Window Step 2
- Following the wall, measure from the corner to corner of the window opening.
- Note this measurement down as "Corner Window Right" after the room name.
Measure Face Fit For a Corner Window
- The Diagram shows how your blinds will be positioned when Face Fitting in corner windows.
- Please give us a call with your measurements with no deductions taken. We will process the order and take deductions on your behalf.
Measure Face Fit For a Corner Window Step 1
- Following the wall, measure from the corner of the window opening to where the blind will end, overlapping the architrave if you have one.
- Note this measurement down as "Corner Window Left" after the room name.
Measure Face Fit For a Corner Window Step 2
- Following the wall, measure from the corner of the window opening to where the blind will end, overlapping the architrave if you have one.
- Note this measurement down as "Corner Window Right" after the room name.
Measure Reveal Fit For a Bay Window
- The Diagram shows how your blinds will be positioned when Reveal Fitting in bay windows.
- Make sure to consider the reveal depth required for each blind.
- Please give us a call with your measurements with no deductions taken. We will process the order and take deductions on your behalf.
Measure Reveal Fit For a Bay Window Step 1
- Following the wall, measure inside the window opening from corner to corner.
- Note this measurement down as "Bay Window Left" after the room name.
Measure Reveal Fit For a Bay Window Step 2
- Following the wall, measure the window opening from corner to corner.
- Note this measurement down as "Bay Window Centre" after the room name.
Measure Reveal Fit For a Bay Window Step 3
- Following the wall, measure inside the window opening from corner to corner.
- Note this measurement down as "Bay Window Right" after the room name.
Measure Face Fit For a Bay Window
- The Diagram shows how your blinds will be positioned when Face Fitting on bay windows.
- Please give us a call with your measurements with no deductions taken. We will process the order and take deductions on your behalf.
Measure Face Fit For a Bay Window Step 1
- Following the wall, measure from the corner of the window opening closest to the middle of the bay window, to where the blind will end, overlapping the architrave if any.
- Note this measurement down as "Bay Window Left" after the room name.
Measure Face Fit For a Bay Window Step 2
- Following the wall, measure the window opening from corner to corner.
- Note this measurement down as "Bay Window Centre" after the room name.
Measure Face Fit For a Bay Window Step 3
- Following the wall, measure from the corner of the window opening closest to the middle of the bay window, to where the blind will end, overlapping the architrave if any.
- Note this measurement down as "Bay Window Right" after the room name.