Measuring for roller blinds side by side with chain pull
Roller blinds side by side are a great option for wide windows. The blinds are installed bracket to bracket, with room for the bracket covers in between. On our chain pull blinds the brackets sit on each side of the roll, so the fabric is slightly narrower than the blind. This means there will always be a gap of around 5cm between the fabric of the two blinds.
Step 1 – Measure the width
Using a metal tape measure, measure the full width of the recess at the top, the middle and the bottom of the window. Make a note of the smallest measurement.
Step 2 – Calculate the width of each blind
Divide the width by the number of blinds and add 0.4cm to each blind. If you would like blinds of different widths, for example to match a central frame or mullion, simply split the width the way you prefer and add 0.4cm to each blind.
Example with two blinds of the same width:
182cm ÷ 2 = 91cm + 0.4cm = 91.4cm per blind
Example with two blinds of different widths:
182cm split into 100cm and 82cm
100cm + 0.4cm = 100.4cm
82cm + 0.4cm = 82.4cm
Step 3 – Measure the drop
Measure from the top of the recess to the window sill on both sides. Use the smallest measurement for the blinds.
Step 4 – Choose the chain placement
With two blinds, we recommend placing the chains on the outer sides. With more blinds, simply choose the placement that looks and works best for you.
Step 5 – Ordering the roller blinds
Enter the final width and height measurements taken from step 2 and 3, and choose side of the chain pull, when ordering the roller blind on our website.
Please double-check all measurements before placing your order to ensure a perfect fit!
Please also read our faqs page for general questions about the product.
If in doubt, please contact us for guidance.
