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How to Measure for Blinds & Shutters

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Measuring for DIY blinds is one of the easiest things you can do. You see, a “Free Measure & Quote” service actually has an inbuilt labour cost within it, and that cost is built into the end cost of your blinds. So what we’re going to show you today is how to do it yourself, and save than end cost.

Face Fit:

If you’re measuring for a face fit blind, you simply measure the full width of the top of the architrave. You will see here that this window is 1,546mm wide – mark that down as the width. Then you measure the drop in the centre of the window. As you can see here, this window is 1,297mm long.

Recess Fit:

For recess fit, you measure much the same way but on the inside of the architrave. For recess fit, you measure the width in three places – top, middle and bottom. Use the smallest measurement for the width [of a recess fit blind]. For the drop, it is sufficient in most cases to measure the centre measurement only.

Measuring for Plantation Shutters:

Face Fit Shutters:
For the width, you measure much the same way as you do blinds, but measure top (A), centre (B) and bottom (C).
For the drop of a face fit shutter, again like measuring for blinds, measure in three places, left (D), centre (E), and right (F).

Recess Fit Shutters:
For the width measurement on recess fit, again, same method as the blinds top (A), centre (B) and bottom (C).
And for the drop, left (D), centre (E), and right (F).

Extra measurement for plantation shutters:
The one thing extra you’ll be required to do for shutters is to measure the window depth. So, find the furthest protruding item – usually the handle or lock – and measure from that item to the front of the window frame.

…and you’re done! It’s that simple!

QUICK TIP

Now just a quick tip- when you’re entering the measurements on the order page, make sure you don’t make any adjustments to the window size. The factory will actually make minor adjustments to make sure the blinds work smoothly and effortlessly within the window frame sizes you give us. So, if you’ve got any questions or you feel like your scenario is slightly different than what we’ve show you here today, then feel free to call our one three hundred number 1300 195 797 – 24 hours a day, we’ve got staff there ready to answer your questions. Or, send us an email and our customer service team will get back to you as soon as they can.

Alternate Instructions:

Note: Use a steel tape measure for all measurements.

Recess Fit

(Blind is mounted on the inside of the window frame)

1. Measure the internal width of the window frame from edge to edge. Measure in 3 areas, Top, Middle and Bottom. Be exact, to the nearest millimetre.
Note down the smallest measurement, as this is what will be used when you order your blind.

2. Measure the internal drop of the window from the top down to the sill.

Face Fit

(Blind is mounted on the outside of the window frame, typically on the architrave)

1. Measure the external width of the architrave framing the window, from edge to edge; measuring at the very top of the window frame where the blind will be mounted. Be exact, to the nearest millimetre.

2. Measure the external drop of the architrave framing the window, from top to bottom edge. Be exact, to the nearest millimetre.

How to Install Plantation Shutters

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Plantation shutters have been around for centuries and are still one of the most popular window furnishings. There’s a perception that they’re high cost, but buying online and doing it yourself, you can actually save quite a bit of money. Let me show you how easy it is to install!

Step 1: Installing the frame.

With your blinds unpacked, take your frame.

Hidden Frame (Recess Fit):

For a hidden frame, mark 30mm in from the front of the window frame in 3 places on the height and width.

Line up the hang strip with the hinge facing forward along the 30mm line. Take the time to make sure this part is precise – it will make the rest of the installation much easier.

Screw them into place. You should use at least one screw per hinge.

Take the light block piece and line up along the 30mm marks and also screw into place – typically one on each end and another in the middle is usually sufficient.

Framed Shutter:

For a framed shutter, the frames are marked top bottom left and right.

Place the frame face down on a soft surface like carpet, a rug or towel as to not damage the face of the frame.

Join the frame together, tap really gently with a hammer if required.

Recess Fit Framed Shutter:

For a recess fit, using a straight edge as a guide, line the shutter frame to the front of the window.

Screw in the four corners of the frame.

Now place another screw for every hinge.

Screw the top and bottom at least on the four corners and centre.

Face Fit Framed Shutter:

Note: Face fit frames are typically made the same size as your architrave. For larger frames such as this one, please call 1300 195 797 for advice.

For a face fit, line the top of the frame, with the top of the architrave. Screw in the centre top and then the two corners.
Repeat with the bottom and sides.

Step 2: Installation of Shutter Panels

Take your shutter panel. Shutter louvres always face upwards when fully closed (and hinge faces forward), so this one is the left shutter as the hinge is on the left.

Insert the shutter panel into the hinges and insert the hinge pin provided.

Test the open and close.

Adjustments:

If the shutter panel is touching the top or bottom of the window frame, you can adjust the shutter by slightly loosening the hinge screws and raising or lowering the panel.

Once adjusted, insert the locking screw. Remove the double sided tape and insert the cover strip.

For a face fit, it looks something like this.

So, it’s that easy! If you’ve got any questions or you think you’ve got a scenario different to what we’ve show you here today, then feel free to call our customer service team 24 hours a day: 1300 195 797. Or email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Installation Instructions: Bi-Fold Plantation Shutter Installation Instructions Click to download PDF

How to Install Panel Glide Blinds

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Panel Glides are extremely sophisticated. They’re designed for large doors and they’re very practical. They don’t use chains or cords, which means they’re safe for children & pets. Let me show you how it’s done.

Take the brackets provided. These are the brackets for recess fit and these are the brackets for face fit.

Recess Fit:
For a recess fit, mount to the top of the frame, at least 2cm in from either end. Distribute remaining brackets evenly between the two outside brackets.

Face Fit:
For a face fit – which is the most likely fit type – you mount the brackets flush with the top of the architrave, and 2cm in from each end. Install the remaining brackets evenly along the architrave.

Hold the blind track, insert the mounting clip into the mounting channel, roll back, and click into place.

Check each bracket has clicked into place, it should look like this.

Unscrew the end of the blind rail.

Slide in the fabric.

Screw the rail ends back in and test the operation of the blind.

So, it’s that easy! If you’ve got any questions or you think you’ve got a scenario different to what we’ve show you here today, then feel free to call our customer service team 24 hours a day: 1300 195 797. Or email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

How to Install Roller Blinds

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Approximately 90% of all blinds sold in Australia are Roller Blinds, they’re also the easiest to install. Whether it’s a double blind, a single blind or a dual blind, the process is exactly the same. Four screws and a simple click into place and it’s done! Let me show you how easy it is.

Find the bracket for the chain end. This is for a single roller and this bracket is for a double (or dual) roller blind.

And find the brackets for the opposite end.

Face Fit:
For face fit applications you simply screw them to the face of the architrave.

Recess Fit:
For recess fit, with the chain bracket, place it on the side you’ve ordered your chain to be.

Place it up to the window frame and to the front of the window recess. Drill two screws into any of the holes on the bracket.

With the opposite side, do exactly the same.

Now grab your roller blind and insert the chain side into the bracket. Now lift the blind and slide the pin through the guide – and you’re in!

Turn the adjuster clockwise to fill any gaps.

NOTE: Gap exaggerated in this video to show the gap elimination feature. The gap for your blind at home wont be this large.

QUICK TIP
If you ever need to remove the blind, twist the adjuster anti-clockwise and it will retract the holding pin.

Test the operation of the blind.

Fitting the safety device:
Next we fit the child safety device. Fitting the safety device is extremely simple, but one of the most important parts of the job.

First, click the guide over the chain. Raise it a few centimetres above the length of the chain so that it will freely move when you want to use the blind. And double check it doesn’t for a loop of 22cm or greater.

View Australian regulations for safety devices on blinds here.

Always screw the safety device into a firm surface like this timber window frame using the screws provided. Never screw into soft surfaces, such as plaster walls as the safety device will too easily pull out.

Give it another test and you’re done.

So, it’s that easy! If you’ve got any questions or you think you’ve got a scenario different to what we’ve show you here today, then feel free to call our customer service team 24 hours a day: 1300 195 797. Or email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Roller Blind Face Fit Installation Instructions Click to download PDF

Roller Blind Recess Fit Installation InstructionsClick to download PDF

Complete Blockout System Installation Instructions Click to download PDF

How to Install Roman Blinds

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The soft folds of fabric from a roman blinds bring warmth to a home. Let me show you how to install them.

Find the brackets that were delivered with your blinds. They look something like this.

Recess Fit:
For a recess fit, you typically screw them here at the front of the frame.

One bracket on each end, 2cm in from the edge and the remaining evenly spread across the top of the window frame.

Face Fit:
For a face fit, you can screw them here, to the front of the architrave. Again, one bracket on either side 2 cm in from the edge and the remaining brackets spaced evenly across the architrave.

Face Fit Above the Window:
And the third option is to mount the blinds above the window from so these folds of fabric cover as little of the window as possible.

QUICK TIP:
These folds are approximately 30cm, so make sure you add that at the time of ordering.

Where possible, it is best to screw into the timber studs which are behind this plaster wall. On nearly all doors and windows, there is a timber stud that runs vertically either side of the window frame.

If you can’t find the studs in between, that’s ok, just make sure you use good quality anchors like these that are the right weight rating for the job. (Your local hard ware can recommend the right anchors for your wall).

Slot the front edge of the blinds in like so, roll the blind back and click each bracket into place. You can check it’s in securely by checking the bottoms are clipped in.

QUICK TIP:
If you ever need to remove your blinds, just lift the blind as so, and push back the clip to remove.

Now check the blinds operation.

Fitting the safety device:
Next we fit the child safety device. Fitting the safety device is extremely simple, but one of the most important parts of the job.

First, click the guide over the chain. Raise it a few centimetres above the length of the chain so that it will freely move when you want to use the blind. And double check it doesn’t for a loop of 22cm or greater.

View Australian regulations for safety devices on blinds here.

Always screw the safety device into a firm surface like this timber window frame using the screws provided. Never screw into soft surfaces, such as plaster walls as the safety device will too easily pull out.

Give it another test and you’re done.

So, it’s that easy! If you’ve got any questions or you think you’ve got a scenario different to what we’ve show you here today, then feel free to call our customer service team 24 hours a day: 1300 195 797. Or email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Roman Blind Face Fit Installation Instructions – Click to download PDF

Roman Blind Recess Fit Installation Instructions – Click to download PDF

How to Install Venetian Blinds

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Venetian blinds come in so many different materials and colours, and the best thing is they’re unified by the same mounting method. Let me show you how it’s done.

With all your blinds unpacked, find the brackets. There is always a left and a right. For wider blinds, there is always a centre support piece.

Face Fit:

For a face fit, mount the left and right bracket at the very edge and very top of the architrave.

Recess Fit:
For a recess fit, mount the bracket into the corners and to the very front of the window frame.

If your blind is large enough to have a centre support bracket, mark the centre of the window and screw the centre bracket just to the right or just to the left of the centre mark.

Open the bracket gates. Slot your Venetian directly into place. Close the gates and ensure they are locked in.

Installing the valance:
To install the valance, place the valance clips approximately 3cm in from the edge and twist them into place.

Hang the valance over the top of the venetian blind.

Test the operation of the blind.

Fitting the safety device:
Next we fit the child safety device. Fitting the safety device is extremely simple, but one of the most important parts of the job.

Always screw the safety device into a firm surface like this timber window frame using the screws provided. Never screw into soft surfaces, such as plaster walls as the safety device will too easily pull out.

View Australian regulations for safety devices on blinds here

Give it another test and you’re done.

So, it’s that easy! If you’ve got any questions or you think you’ve got a scenario different to what we’ve show you here today, then feel free to call our customer service team 24 hours a day: 1300 195 797. Or email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Venetian Blind Face Fit Installation Instructions – Click to download PDF

Venetian Blind Recess Fit Installation Instructions – Click to download PDF

Aluminium Venetian Blind Installation Instructions – Click to download PDF

How to Install Vertical Blinds

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The vertical blinds we sell are a modern take on an old classic; with no messy chains or cords they’re extremely safe for children and pets. Let me show you how easy it is to install.

Take the brackets supplied with your blinds. These brackets are for recess fit, and these brackets are for face fit.

Face Fit:
For face fit, screw the outer brackets approximately 2cm in from the edge and the top of the bracket flush with the top of the architrave.

Recess Fit:
For recess fit, screw the outer brackets approximately 2cm in from the edge and the front in line with the front of the window frame. The remaining brackets to be spaced evenly spaced between them.

Grab the track and insert the front end into the bracket, roll back and click the back of the track into place.

If you ever need to remove your track, just press this tab here to release the back of the track and roll back to the front.

Twist the rods so the clips which hold the vertical panels are 90 degrees to the wall.

Hang the vertical panels one at a time.

Test the operation of the blind.

If your panels ever get out of shape, you can re-align them by twisting all the way to the left, then all the way to the right and your blinds should be perfectly aligned again.

So, it’s that easy! If you’ve got any questions or you think you’ve got a scenario different to what we’ve show you here today, then feel free to call our customer service team 24 hours a day: 1300 195 797. Or email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Vertical Blind Face Fit Installation Instructions – Click to download PDF

Vertical Blind 89mm Recess Fit Installation Instructions – Click to download PDF

Vertical Blind 127mm Recess Fit Installation Instructions – Click to download PDF

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