How to Measure for and Fit your Canvas Blinds

CANVAS BLINDS  

Commonly there are two styles of windows, depending on your home:

  1. Brick Veneer 
  2. Weatherboard/ Timber

Due to us manufacturing the blinds you have a choice of the scalloped edge (this compliments our striped fabrics) a straight edge (this compliments our plain fabrics).

 

MEASURMENTS FOR A BRICK VENEER HOME

If you are measuring a brick veneer home, canvas blinds are normally fitted to the face of the window.

 

Width Measurment

The general way is to measure the window and then add 150 or 200mm past either side. This ensures you get proper coverage and sun protection.

For example, if the window measures 1800mm from brick to brick the blind will get ordered at 2100mm to 2200mm.

Please Note: They must be measured to the brick and not into the mortar so eye a line down the brick just to make sure the fitting won’t contact a mortar join.

 

Height/Drop Measurment

If a full length window, measure from the top of the window down to the ground. If it is a half window measure to the bottom of the window or add 100mm just for that bit of extra coverage. Double check that there are no obstacles in the way like a down pipe that will block the blind. 

 

MEASUREMENTS FOR A WEATHERBOARD/ TIMBER HOME

Width Measurment

You can either measure to the architrave if there is one or follow the measurment instructions for brick veneer homes and go past the frame by around 170mm each side. 

For example, if the window measures 1800mm from brick to brick the blind will get ordered at 2140mm.

Height/Drop Measurment

If a full length window, measure from the top of the window down to the ground. If it is a half window measure to the bottom of the window or add 100mm just for that bit of extra coverage. Double check that there are no obstacles in the way like a down pipe that will block the blind. 

 

HOW TO FIT YOUR CANVAS BLINDS

Please follow instruction booklet included with your order. Due to the weight of canvas blinds, we reccomend having 2 people fit them to make it easier. You will need a rotoarty hammer drill for installation on a Brick Veneer home.

Your Canvas Blinds are supplied with:

  • Hoods 
  • Springs 
  • Guides 
  • Arms
  • Screws and Plugs  (Brick Veneer only)

 

If you have a question or are struggling with the installation process, give us a call on 1800 243 242 and one of our expert technicians will talk you through the process. 

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