Roller blinds are a stylish and functional addition to any home. They offer privacy, control natural light and can contribute significantly to your interior décor. However, the key to getting the perfect roller blinds lies in accurate measurement and installation.
Firstly, it’s important to decide whether you want your roller blinds installed inside or outside the window recess. Inside mount gives a clean look as the blind fits within the window frame, whereas an outside mount makes a window appear larger and covers more area.
Measuring for an inside mount requires width and drop measurements taken at different points of your window recess considering its not always perfectly square. Measure the width at three points: top, middle, bottom; take smallest reading as your final measurement. Similarly measure drop from top of recess to sill at three different points; left, centre and right; use longest measurement here.
For an outside mount measure where you’d like blind to cover ideally 2-3 inches beyond each side of window frame for optimal light control and privacy. Add extra length for desired overlap on top (for bracket fitting) and bottom.
Once measurements are done next step is selecting right type of roller blind according to room’s needs – blackout blinds southampton for bedrooms/home offices or water-resistant ones for bathrooms/kitchens.
Now comes installation part which is relatively straightforward but needs precision too. Start by marking where brackets will go using pencil ensuring they’re levelled because uneven brackets mean crooked blinds! If you’re mounting blind inside recess then fix brackets onto lintel whereas if it’s an outside mount place them on wall above window ensuring enough space so when rolled up completely blind won’t obstruct view/window opening.
After fixing both brackets securely attach chain mechanism on one end followed by idle end into other bracket making sure fabric rolls off back not front otherwise it’ll hinder smooth operation later on.
Finally insert supplied safety device onto wall next to chain at maximum distance possible without affecting operation this ensures there’s no looped chain hanging down posing risk especially for children.
Remember to test your blinds thoroughly once installed. They should roll up and down smoothly without any hitches. If they don’t, check the brackets and the roll again to ensure everything is in place.
In conclusion, while measuring and installing roller blinds might seem like a daunting task, with careful attention to detail you can certainly do it like a pro. It’s all about taking accurate measurements, choosing right type of blind for your space and following installation instructions meticulously. With these tips at hand you’re sure to enhance not just your windows but overall room aesthetics too!
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Alpha House, Duncan Rd, Park Gate, Southampton SO31 1ZS, United Kingdom
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