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How to measure Venetian Blinds

For a classic style with boundless versatility, Venetian blinds appease a wide range of purposes and design palates. The adjustable slats enable you to take total control of the light that enters your room. Available in a range of materials and colours Venetians are the perfect product for balancing style and affordability.

Make a decision

Before measuring your windows you need to decide whether you'll have your Venetians installed on the inside of the window frame as a recess fit, or the outside of the frame as a face fit.

Measuring Your Windows - Face Fit

  • Measure the Width

    Measure the exact outside width of the window frame across the top, middle and bottom. This will help cater for any anomalies.

    Once finished, record the largest measurement.

  • Measure the Drop

    Measure the height of the window from the top of the frame to the bottom across the left, middle and right and use the largest measurement.

  • Example: Face Fit Blind

    The blind will sit on the architrave of the window.

Measuring Your Windows - Recess Fit

Before settling on a Recess Fit...

Make sure you have a minimum depth of

- 70mm for 63mm Visionwood

- 60mm for 50mm Visionwood, Timber and Aluminium

- 30mm for 25mm Aluminium

Less than this will result in the Venetians protruding out in which case we recommend a face fit.

  • Measure the Width

    Measure the exact inside width of the window frame across the top, middle and bottom. This will help cater for any anomalies.

    Record the smallest measurement to ensure your blind fits in the recess.

  • Measure the Drop

    Measure the exact inside height of the window frame. The edge of the blind will sit flush against the bottom of the frame.

  • Example: Recess Fit Blind

    The blind will sit in the recess of the window.

Essential Measuring Tips

  • If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call us on 1300 918 390
  • For help deciding on a fit, email a photo of you window(s) to info@diyblinds.com.au
  • Use metal tape measure
  • Provide measurements in millimetres
  • Double check all of your measurements
  • Specify width and drop when writing your measurements to ensure you don’t reverse them
  • Only provide the exact measurements, do not make deductions to allow clearance
  • Measure every window as they may have slight variations that will prevent your blinds from fitting perfectly