Which Will suits for my Window Recess Or Exact Fit..?? can’t Decide
When you decide it’s time for new blinds, you’ll almost certainly be scouring the internet and catalogs for the perfect style to match your preferences and the design of the space where they’ll be installed. You must also determine if you require a recess fitting or an exact fitting, in addition to the style of the blinds. We’ll go through the differences between the two types of fittings in this article so you can make the best decision.
1. What is the definition of a recess measurement?
Your window’s recess measurement is the width of the opening inside it. The reason for this dimension is that a recess blind will only fit into the entrance of your window, not the walls on either side.
2. What is the definition of an exact-fitting measurement?
Because exact-fitting blinds are fastened to the wall above the window and cover parts of the wall on each side of the window, these measures take into account the surface area of the window opening.
3. Measuring for Recess blinds
Step one: Measure the width
Lining your tape, measure up as carefully and steadily as possible, measure the distance from left to right within the walls of your recess. Repeat in three different places, including the top of your recess, to ensure accuracy, and make a note of the shortest length. This is your recess width.
Step two: Measure the length.
Calculate the distance between the top and bottom of your window recess by measuring in three places, recording the shortest measurement taken. This is known as the recess drop measurement, which along with the width measurement you provide us with, are your recess sizes.
4. For various windows, there are many types of blinds.
It’s difficult enough to pick out which type of blind you like, let alone which window to install it in.
When it comes to buying blinds, one of the most difficult decisions people have to make is which window and window type their blind will fit. People are concerned that the blind will look weird in a specific window size or perform properly. They’re concerned that they don’t know enough about each blind’s operation, so they’re hesitant to place an order and commit.
The Standard Window:
The basic window is an easy way to start the list. Any blind will fit into this sized window, as it is perfectly proportioned and doesn’t require too much effort.
The Bay window:
Bay windows, being on the more difficult side of blind installations, do necessitate some thought when selecting a blind. Although any blind can be used in these windows, it is not always possible to butt the blinds’ ends up close to each other on every window. It depends on the angle of the bay windows, but the brackets on the ends of the blinds can make it difficult to get the fabric to match up. It’s not a major issue, but consider using a curtain track instead if you want complete darkness.
Tiles-Halfway-Down-The-Recess Window:
Not a window as such but worth pointing out all the same. In rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms, tiles are used as a splash-back backing around cookers and sinks. This will most likely continue into the recess of a window, but heed this warning: take three measurements to ensure the tiles don’t catch you out. It might look subtle, but we build our blinds with pinpoint accuracy and that extra millimeter or so that the tiles add to the recess halfway down will cause your blind to catch on the tiles when you lower it.
The Enormous Window:
We’re talking about windows that are more than two meters wide – the big boys, the ones that make you question whether you’re staring at a tapestry for a split second after walking into a room. You’ve probably never considered it, but for large windows, you’ll need a barrel that can support the weight of all that fabric covering that distance. If the barrel is too weak, it will bend in the middle, which isn’t ideal for a blind person! When it comes to ordering, you don’t have to do anything, and there are no hidden expenses; everything is taken care of during the procedure.
The Patio Door:
This leads us to another window area that demands special attention. While a patio door is technically a door, it generally has wide glazed parts that let in a lot of light and views, making it something that has to be shaded and, in our opinion, a window. The issues here are that a patio door can be a high-traffic area, so you don’t want to fight with a roller blind every time you let your dog out or when it’s BBQ season. This is where a vertical blind shines.
The Smaller-Than-Average Window:
Finding the proper window treatment for your little window can be a challenge if you reside in a medieval castle or on a cruise liner. Some manufacturers refuse to build small enough blinds, while others appear as if you’ve just robbed a dollhouse of its blinds. We frequently provide blinds for small windows. Despite what you might imagine – that these blinds are unusually large and thus likely pricey – you are mistaken. Their size mainly determines the cost of blinds. Therefore, the smaller the blind, the less it will cost. You’ll be able to get change out of a tenner if you close your blinds!
Because different types of blinds require varied minimum widths and drops, it’s wise to look over the whole selection to get a sense of what’s available. Whether it is recess blinds or exact blinds that will suit your window type, we are here to help.