With our simple measuring guides you ll be able to measure for blinds for your bay window in no time.
Venetian blinds bay window measure.
How to measure for bay windows.
Whether you ve got an multi aspect 6 pane bay window or an awkward box bay that needs some shading we ve got you covered.
This process applies to venetian blinds roller blinds and vertical blinds.
With vertical blinds be careful when adjusting your measurements you need to be aware of your bracket sizes when ordering this kind of blind for a box or square bay window.
Please note this is to be treated as a guide and ultimately you should follow the instructions of who you plan to order from.
Metal venetian blinds option one is most commonly used for installing metal blinds onto square or box bay windows.
We ve spent the bulk of this guide focusing on the tricky world of angled bay windows but you can apply the same techniques if you have a single large square bay window.
The configuration of your bay window will determine what kind of measuring challenges you encounter.
Measuring bay windows for blinds or shades.
Simply measure out the required headrail depth of the.
It ll be recessed into your wall slightly and getting the ideal made to measure fit is straightforward.
It is important to understand that bay windows come in different styles and window treatment fitting will be different for each of them.
A bay window usually includes at least 3 windows 2 angled side windows and 1 picture window in the middle.
Take a look at the window and check for any window handles or vents or anything else sticking out that would catch the blind on its way up or down.
If you are trying to inside mount blinds for your bay windows then you need to keep track of the following.
Exact blind width to order is 42 5cm.
First you need to measure the blind s protrusion.
Pick the instructions that best match your window.
Take 3 measurements for the width of the front blind.
Steps to fit blinds on your bay windows.
If the measurements vary from top to bottom use the smallest measurement.
The two most popular types of bay window are traditional and separated.
Below are instructions for measuring bay and bow bay windows plus two options for box or square bay windows.
Here s how i measured and installed bay window blinds.
Our blinds come in a huge range of finishes fabrics and designs that are.
Watch our step by step video going through how to measure a bay window for blinds.
A word on square and box bay windows.
Also to install i ll be showing you how to attach to plasterboard.
All bay window blinds must be ordered as exact blind size type b square bay windows side blinds full depth front venetian blind measurement.