HOW TO TAKE MEASUREMENT FOR SHUTTERS?
Take measurements for shutters or plantation shutters can be difficult for those how are not familiar with measuring tapes and DIY jobs.
Our experienced consultants can help you with that and schedule an appointment at your home. Please feel free to call us at or call us 1300 727 388 or send us a message to talk with one of our experts. Davonne Blinds Sydney services the Sydney Region with a mobile service covering Northern Beaches, The Hills District, St George, Penrith and Inner West.
Alternatively, you can do it yourself by following these simple guidelines.
Inside the recess or on the walls outside the recess?
First of all, check for squareness.
How to check for squareness:
- Why taking this measurement: to fit the shutter inside the recess
- Type of measurement: measure the recess diagonally
- Type of measuring tape: use the metal tape measure because the cloth ones could stretch and provide inaccurate measurements.
- Diagonal measurement: use a measuring tape and note the measures from corner to corner on both sides. If the difference is 1.2 cm or less, the shutter can be fitted inside the recess. Otherwise, it has to be installed outside the recess.
Shutters - Recess fitting
- Why taking this measurement: to fit the shutter inside the window recess.
- Type of measurement: full width and height of the recess with no deductions.
- Type of measuring tape: use the metal tape measure because the cloth ones could stretch and provide inaccurate measurements.
- Tip for measuring: Measure in 3 places across the width (top, middle and bottom) and use the smallest measurement.
- Width measurement: use a measuring tape and note the measures from the outer edge of the architrave to the opposite side.
- Height measurement: use a measuring tape and note the measures from the top of the architrave to where you want the blind to finish.
Shutters - Face fitting for windows with an architrave
How to measure the architrave:
- Why taking this measurement: to fit the shutter to your window’s architrave.
- Type of measurement: specified size with no deductions.
- Type of measuring tape: use the metal tape measure because the cloth ones could stretch and provide inaccurate measurements.
- Width measurement: use a measuring tape and note the measures from the outer edge of the architrave to the opposite side.
- Height measurement: use a measuring tape and note the measures from the top of the architrave to where you want the blind to finish.
Shutters - Face fitting for windows with a square set
How to measure the square set:
- Why taking this measurement: to fit your shutter outside the window recess.
- Type of measurement: after measuring the size of the recess, add 8.4 cm to the width and 8.4 cm to the height. This allows fitting the shutter frame evenly around all four sides of the recess.
- Type of measuring tape: use the metal tape measure because the cloth ones could stretch and provide inaccurate measurements.
- Tip for measuring: Measure in 3 places across the width (top, middle and bottom) and use the smallest measurement.
- Width measurement: use a measuring tape and note the measures from one side to the other.
- Height measurement: use a measuring tape and note the measures from one side to the other.
Shutters - Face fitting for windows with a square set
How to measure the square set:
- Why taking this measurement: to fit your shutter outside the window recess.
- Type of measurement: after measuring the size of the recess, add 8.4 cm to the width and 8.4 cm to the height. This allows fitting the shutter frame evenly around all four sides of the recess.
- Type of measuring tape: use the metal tape measure because the cloth ones could stretch and provide inaccurate measurements.
- Tip for measuring: Measure in 3 places across the width (top, middle and bottom) and use the smallest measurement.
- Width measurement: use a measuring tape and note the measures from one side to the other.
- Height measurement: use a measuring tape and note the measures from one side to the other.
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