Roller blinds - the most compact of the existing ones. They allow you to draw the window opening with a minimum of resources, at the same time firmly closing the room from prying eyes, sunlight. Some companies in the manufacture of shutters offer customers to make a discount if they measure the size of the window.
Before you buy blinds, you need to measure the size of windows
Content
- 1 Rules measure blinds
- 2 What mistakes do occur in the measurement
- 3 Features blind with guide
- 4 professional Help
- 5 Output
- 6 Video on how to measure window blinds open
- 7 Photo Gallery: Blinds in the interior
Rules measure blinds
The window is measured in a closed form of a conventional tape measure to the nearest millimeter. The height of the curtains for the deaf sash to be correlated with the height of the opening transom. The lower edges of the guide webs of fabric should be at the same level.
For the manufacture of blinds pre-determine where to install the mount:
- for opening from the outside;
Metering roller blinds to be mounted on an opening
- inside the opening;
The measurements are taken into account irregularities of the window opening
- each transom separately.
It is necessary to compare the height of the curtains on the deaf and opening shutters
Measurement is carried out along two dimensions: width, height. Think about how to measure roller blinds on windows, select half an hour of time, prepare a tape measure, pen and paper to record results. Think about what kind of design you want to install.
Important! Blinds "zebra" (also called day-night) require more space in depth (0.3-0.5 cm).
Blinds "day-night" consists of two strips of fabric, in the closed state, they look like a continuous web
Width of roll-blinds corresponds window width taking into account a lateral bead (an element that securely fixes the glass in a frame, it may have a rectangular shape or ironing) plus 0.1 cm on each side.
Roller blinds open width measured between the outer edges of the glazing beads
When determining the amount necessary to consider, would not mount blinds (rod, a rotation mechanism, the end caps and fasteners) abut the hinge or slopes.
Cassette blinds come in two sizes and UNI1 UNI2, the first of which has smaller dimensions and is designed for installation on the opening window sash
The height is measured from the upper edge of the flap to the bottom flap, wherein if the bead has a rounded shape, it should cover the frame boundary from the glass side at 2-5 mm.
Types of glazing beads used in the plastic windows
If the frame is opened, the bottom length must be reduced by 5-7 mm. For deaf transom height measured from the upper to the lower bead plus 0.5 cm.
The height is measured between the upper edge of the upper bead and the lower edge of the lower
What mistakes do occur in the measurement
Instructions how to measure curtains, you need to avoid common mistakes. Many people think that is enough to measure the frame across and along, but the window is not the same throughout its area, so you need to make three measurements at different distances. Indicate in the order the smallest resulting value. With an excess of width / length of the curtain can not fit into the opening.
Important! It is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the most blinds, which holds the curtain.
Rolet is open and closed. Design open type is cheaper, but they quickly get dirty. gated mechanisms are more expensive, but much more convenient.
Blinds come in two types - open (left) and closed (right)
Found mechanical or automatic control. Overall width blinds 0.3-0.5 cm larger than the size of the curtain due to mounting fixtures / plugs on the edges. If you do not account for the difference, the web may extend beyond the frame - it will have to trim the installation.
When choosing curtains with electric is better to give preference to compact models, the dimensions of which are slightly larger than the handheld counterparts
Mechanism depth of 3.5-4 cm (its structure and dimensions necessary to clarify the manufacturer). Because of differences in the methods of fastening, preliminary measurements recommend to professionals who know the intricacies of different devices to mount and control such curtains.
Depends on the depth of the mechanism, there will normally open the window sash
Sometimes the roller blinds are set so that they cover only the glass itself inside the frame. In this case, the structure is secured only on frames with rectangular glazing bead.
Curtains guides are good that completely detain sunlight
When this element has a rounded shape, curtains do a little more, a higher opening in the window. High resolution shutters placed outside, roller blinds is secured to the wall or ceiling.
Note the location of the handles to open the frame! Roll in the clear should not deny access to them.
management system is more practical to arrange so that the cord is not faced with a pen
If the curtain is using something to touch, there is a high probability of wreck design with space. The lower edge of the guide, grazing the window sill, dirty, wrinkled.
Features blind with guide
Blinds to lie flat, and the edges had no gaps, using the guides - blinds look carefully, last longer, do not warp. Figuring out how to measure window blinds with guides, the following features should be considered:
- bead depth should be sufficient to ensure that the fabric does not touch the glass, which is about 10 mm;
The depth of the bead depends on which system is better suited curtains
- the width of the window opening is measured between the joints of the frame edge with glass - it's the size of the web;
Web width is measured between the edges of the side glazing beads
- width decorative boxes equal size from one edge to the other bead;
- Consider bead size - with a width of less than 10 mm space for fastening the guides to a special tape (9 mm) is not sufficient;
The measurement is made with an accuracy of 1 mm! Use only metal tape measures or rulers
- the height of the finished curtains to be equal to the height of the joint bead to the frame at the bottom and the top.
The height of curtains with flat guide rib measured between the upper bead and the lower edge
Important! When deciding how to arrange the curtain with the guides, note that the height of roller shutter box can not be less than 7 cm with a depth of 36 mm.
Guides securely fix the canvas curtains, not allowing it to bend and adhere to the window
With the shutters closed type fabric width measured from the junction with the glazing bead frame, and not with glass. The width of the roller shutter mechanism 20 mm greater than this value. The measured resolution comprises a width guide in U-shape. In closed-type mechanisms used just such a design that adds 3-5 mm on each side.
Important! Edge control mechanism must be located at some distance from the slope, so it can be slightly open.
If the slope of the window passes very close to the transom, curtains mechanism may prevent full opening of the sash
The height of the curtain with the guides is determined by the junctions of the frame and glazing bead from the bottom up. For windows that do not open away from the slope to the frame interface with the glass should be less than 45 mm - it provides space for mounting roller blinds.
professional Help
Practice shows that the standard windows in measuring are not rectangular, their size is slightly different at different points of fixation. For larger sizes are needed specifically for roller blinds panoramic glazing, gauging which are best left to a specialist. For large-scale construction is required to take into account several attachment points, to measure several times.
Unfortunately, the window openings are often uneven, however as windows themselves, even plastic
For irregularly shaped window openings to determine the size of the measurement algorithm can only be a specialist. For options with a rounded top to make the blinds will be difficult due to the nature blinds mounting. Measurements include the definition of the circle settings, the choice of the method of attachment - it's impossible to do, not knowing exactly what it means and technology company has.
Check out an arched window with blinds rather difficult
Important! Such designs are created only on an individual basis, it is impossible to find them in the directory.
Perhaps the best solution would be to avoid blinds in favor of other models to draw up non-standard window frames, for example, in the arch look good curtain-Pleated
It is difficult to understand how to install blinds in the bay window - it is better to invite a specialist to carry out the measurement. He will offer several options for placing blinds so that the edges are gaps, and all the windows looked as a single composition.
It is important to choose the option that best suits for each window in the bay window
Depending on the available space is used to design fastening mechanism:
- open or closed;
- manual or automatic;
- professional selects the form guide.
Output
Measuring frame for blinds - the process is not complicated, but it is necessary to approach it very carefully. Mistake will lead to the fact that the job should be altered, which would entail additional costs. When you do not take into account the position of the handle on the frame or the blade slightly longer than needed, the owner, felt the inconvenience of mistakes, wants to get rid of them: have to spend money again.
The main thing - the maximum care, then the result will not disappoint you
If you experience difficulty, the window has a complex shape - it is better to hire a specialist. This will save time, money and nerves.
Video on how to measure window blinds open
Photo Gallery: Blinds in the interior
