Be aware of the headrail projection for your style of bay.
Measuring roman blinds for bay window.
Keep in mind the depth of the headrail for the various window treatments.
Before measuring for an outside mount blind or shade use the cardboard square method to be absolutely sure your blinds won t collide in the corners.
The configuration of your bay window will determine what kind of measuring challenges you encounter.
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.
Here are a few more tips when measuring for any window covering.
Pick the instructions that best match your window.
How to measure for bay windows.
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The overlap at the bottom of the blind is a matter of personal choice but please take into account obstacles such as radiators.
Window measurements can vary.
Steps to fit blinds on your bay windows.
All measurements should be provided in cm unless the website gives you the option to provide the measurement in mm or inches.
To minimize light leakage we recommend that the blind overlaps the window recess by at least 70mm at the top and 50mm each side.
For the width of the blind for the front reduce the corner to corner measurement by 90mm this will allow for the 45mm space that is required either side.
Round to the nearest 1 8.
Measuring guide for window blinds.
Measuring measuring for square bay windows.
The two most popular types of bay window are traditional and separated.
Measure all windows even if the windows look the same.
Pleated blinds the rail depth for our pleated blinds is 35mm.
If you are trying to inside mount blinds for your bay windows then you need to keep track of the following.
The head rail for our roman blinds protrudes by 50mm.
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.
Pieces of a4 or a5 sized paper or card.
Most bay windows have limited depth so outside mount installation is very popular.
Below are instructions for measuring bay and bow bay windows plus two options for box or square bay windows.
This will be used as measurement a.
Measuring bay windows for blinds or shades.
Roman blind box bay measuring guide measuring when measuring first of all take the measurements directly into the corners of the bay for both the front and the side blinds.
You will need 2 no.
Measuring bay windows for outside mount blinds or shades.
If you need any further help with other blind types give us a call or send an email.
Measuring for your blinds is a cinch we ve provided simple step by step guides for you to follow it really couldn t be any simpler and it won t break the bank.
Use a metal tape measure cloth ones can stretch and give you.
If you have window handles or vents that stick out from the window frame measure how far these protrude and add this to the head rail depth.