Are you Looking For Kitchen Blinds Here are my handy tips for choosing new blinds for your kitchen. Think about why you want the blind….. Do you want to add a splash of colour? Roller Blinds are an excellent way of adding colour as there are hundreds of colours...
Getting new blinds is always exciting, you open the box , put up the blind and stand back and admire your handiwork – but what about a few weeks later, when the dust starts to build up – how can you keep your blinds looking ‘just out of the...
When fixing new blinds in place it is essential to ensure that you use the correct rawl plug that is suitable for the surface you are fixing into. Use high quality plasterboard plugs for hollow walls and high performance plugs in masonry.
If you need blinds for areas that heat up during the mid day sun then opt for a fabric with a Solar Reflective Coating. These fabric reflect back between 55% and 70% of the solar radiation to decrease the heat gain. Perfect for keeping any room cool in the...
When fixing a bracket back to a window frame ensure you pilot the hole first to ensure that the screw does not veer off course. This will ensure that you bracket is correctly aligned and minimise the chance of damaging the frame.
How much would you add on each side of a Blind when fixing outside the recess?
Roman Blinds
When Measuring for Roman Blinds I would normally add 150mmto the Recess drop, so the fabric is just below the the Recess when the Blind is raised.
For the sides, if there is room I would add 50mm, to the Recess Width, on each side, or if its a similar size, the width of the sill.
When you fit the blind it can then be aligned to the sill, that looks great.
These Measurements would be ordered "Actual Size".
Roller Blinds
With Roller Blinds you would add 100mm to the Recess drop and again 50mm, to the Recess Width, on each side as before. However remember to order the Roller "Fabric Size".
The Brackets and the controls of the Roller will protrude by around 18mm past the fabric on each side, so ensure you have enough clearance.
