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How to measure for vertical blind slats only
Take down one of your slats, lay it down flat on a table or the floor.
Make sure it is straight and level.
Get a metal tape measure and measure from the bottom of the slat to the the other end of the slat. If you look at the photo below, you will see it includes the bottom pocket for the weight and the top pocket for the hanger.
DO NOT MEASURE the hanger as well.
This is the EXACT SLAT length. Not the RECESS SIZE
This is the length we will make your slats.
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If you already have your headrail fixed, but you have no slats to measure, we can send you a sample pack which contains a double hole hanger (see photo on left)
1) Fix the hanger onto your headrail as if you were going to hang your slat,
2) Then measure from the top of the hanger, where the fabric sits, to the window sill.
3) Then most important, subtract 10mm (which is just under 1/2") this will give you a clearance of 10mm (1/2") When your new slats are hanging from the headrail, you will have a clearance of 10mm + or - 2mm (1/2")
This gives you the EXACT slat length.
The EXACT SLAT LENGTH is from the top of the slat (see right hand photo, below) which includes the hanger pocket down to the bottom of the slat, which includes the bottom pocket for the weight. (see photo, bottom left)
All slats are sewn, except Contralite, Unilux and the Faux Suede, these are joined by special double sided tape.
This is because these fabrics are all blackout and if you sew them, you can see pin-prick holes if they are sewed.
Points to watch for when measuring your slats
If you have a wide window (Conservatory) check the length of the slats on both sides and in the middle, as some slats might have been made at different lengths. Not all windows are square!
Remember all vertical blind fabrics come with batch numbers (like wallpaper) so if you buy one slat, then buy the rest at a later date, they might be a slightly different shade.
How to measure for a vertical blind.
Measuring inside your window or door frame.
First ensure that the recess your blind is going into is not obstructed in any way so the blind can hang freely when fully extended. Look out for protruding tiles, pipes, skirting boards etc.
Measure the width first taking at least 3 measurements, the most important one is where the headrail is going to fit. Not all window and door recesses are square, you might find that the width where the headrail is going to fit is smaller then the middle and bottom of the window/door.
Then measure the drop, here measure in three places and pick the shortest drop. If you are measuring for a door, do you have a door mat? If you want your door mat by the door, leave the mat where it is going to be and then measure from the top to the mat, then move the mat over and take another measurement, remember always use the shortest measurement.
You can measure in mm or inches, and always use a steel rule.
THIS IS CALLED A RECESS FIT
We recommend you do this for any slight size variation and note down the smallest measurements to the nearest millimetre. If you prefer you can measure in inches or mm, and order that way.
We will make your blind to fit into the recess perfectly.
There is no need for you to make any adjustments. THIS IS CALLED RECESS SIZE
Your Blind will arrive about 5-10mm + or -, 1 or 3 mm smaller, so it hangs freely and fits perfect within the recess
Exact fit vertical blind
We will make your blind to your exact sizes. + or - 1 to 3mm.
The product in its brackets is supplied exactly to the size that has been ordered. THIS IS CALLED THE EXACT SIZE
If you want the blind to cover the width and height add at least 50mm (2 inches)
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