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Measuring & fitting
Step-by-step guides for recess and face fit, tracks, window depth and installing it yourself.
Measuring & fittingHow to remove roller blinds (and put them back)How to take down a roller blind safely, label it and put it back the right way round, with the installation guide to follow for your blind type.
Measuring & fittingHow to take down and rehang venetian blindsHow to take down venetian blinds safely, clean or paint behind them, then rehang them with the installation guide for your blind.
Measuring & fittingCurtain size guide: length, width and height to chooseHow long, wide and high curtains should be, with the three floor finishes, how wide to make the track and how much wall to leave for the stack.
Measuring & fittingRecess fit or face fit? How to decide before you measureRecess fit sits inside the window opening; face fit mounts on the wall or trim around it. Here is how to choose, and what changes when you measure.
Measuring & fittingHow to measure windows for blinds: 10 mistakes to avoidMost measuring mistakes are avoidable. Here are the ten we see most, and the official measuring and installation guide to use for each product.
Measuring & fittingHow much window depth do you need for recess blinds?A single roller blind needs 70 mm of clear depth or 45 mm with a standard roll. Here are the depths for every product and which guide measures it.
Measuring & fittingHow to buy blinds online: a step-by-step guideBuying made-to-measure blinds online takes five steps: decide, sample, measure, order and install. Here is what to do at each step and what to check.
Measuring & fittingHanging curtains without drilling: why it rarely worksTension rods and adhesive hooks sag, slip or fall under proper curtains. Here is why, and what to do instead in a rental.
Measuring & fittingDIY blinds: measure, order and fit them yourselfDIY blinds means you measure and fit; the factory makes the blind to your size. Here are the five steps and the official guide for each blind type.Ready when you are
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