Everything you need to know about Roller Blinds

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Juliette

Everything you need to know about Roller Blinds

Roller Blinds are an affordable and stylish way of dressing your windows. The main advantages of having a Roller Blind instead of another kind of Blind are:

Roller Blinds are easy to use.
They are easy to maintain.
You can choose from a wide range of styles and colours to find something to suit your individual style.
Roller Blinds give you control of the sunlight which will reduce the light damage on any furniture.
You can choose a Blackout option

Roller Blind Splash Capri

Installing your Roller Blind

Firstly you need to decide if you would like to install your Blind inside or outside of the recess.

Roller Blind Splash Candy Pink

Outside the Recess

When fitting a Roller Blind outside the recess you need to follow these easy steps:

Measure the Blind
Measure the width of your window
Deduct the two measurements and then divide it by two

This gives you the measurements each side of the window; this is place your Blind will sit between.

Next mark off how far above the window you would like your Blind to sit; We recommend 4cm
Start with the controller bracket and mark through the hole positions then drill to fix
Locate the controller end and ensure that the head points down to the floor. You can then slide the Roller Blind into the end bracket.

Roller Blind Metropolitan Avocado

Inside the Recess

When fitting a Roller Blind inside the recess you need to firstly decide if you are going to face fix, top fix or side fix your Blind; We recommend top fixing Roller Blinds.

Measure the distance of the handles from the window frame and make sure you allow 10mm as this is the measurement from the window frame back to your Blind
Place your Roller Blind in the recess with the brackets attached
Position your Blind centrally in the window and note how much space there is at the end of the Blind; This is the distance you need when positioning your brackets
The pin slots inside the barrel allowing a small amount of sideways movement for your fixings which allows you to side fix your Blind but no more that 5mm as it will put too much strain on the pin

Roller Blind Splash Tango

If you have any more questions regarding Roller Blinds or any other Blinds on our website please tweet us @ms_woodenblinds

How to make a Roman Blind

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Juliette

How to make a Roman Blind

Follow these easy steps to make your own Roman Blind.

Alma Lime Roman Blind

Firstly measure your window for your Roman Blind
Cut to the drop + 15cm cutting to the pattern repeat. Width + 5cm. Cut Lining.
Measure the face fabric and lining.
Lockstitch lining to face fabric using 1.3cm turning on the face and press lining flat.
Turn up the hem and double 5cm then press.
Work out your rows by taking the drop and adding 1cm take 2.5cm for velcro.
Mark rows for tapes and pin.
Pin in the velcro and sew on the wrong side then turn the velcro and sew along the bottom of the velcro to the face side.
Check for any loose threads.
Sew the hem onto the blind.
Sew in tapes and lockstitch tape closed on one side.
Slipstich ends of the hem of the blind.
Cut rods and track to size.
Insert rods and sew the ends.
Place track on the velcro and cord up the blind.

Plaza Camel Roman Blind

Things you will need to make your Roman Blind

Alma Black Roman Blind

Handy Measure Guide For Roman Blinds

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Juliette

An Easy way to Measure your Windows for your Roman Blind

There is an easy way to measure your windows for your Roman Blinds if you follow these instructions to make sure your blinds are a good fit.

Firstly you need to decide whether to fit your blind inside or outside the recess.

Belmont Grape Roman Blind

Roman Blinds Inside Recess

Measuring For Roman Blinds Inside the Recess

1) Measure the width in 3 different positions inside the window recess from wall to wall. Measure at the top, the middle and the bottom. The most essential measurement is the smallest one.

2) Measure the Drop (height) in 3 different positions inside the recess from the top of the recess to the window sill. Again the most important measurement to write down is the smallest one.

3) Enter these measurements into the website. We make the appropriate allowances.

Aston Pewter Roman Blind

Outside recess

Measuring for Roman Blinds outside the Recess

1) Measure the width of your window then add at least 12cm to allow for overlap.

2) Measure the drop (height) of your window and add at least 12cm to allow for overlap.

3) On Roller Blinds the exact width entered will be from bracket to bracket in between the brackets you would have your controls, this means your fabric will be 2cm to 3cm less. Ex:- A Roller Blind width of 60cm exact size from bracket to bracket would mean the fabric would be around 57cm to 58cm in width. Please take this into acount when measuring for your blind to go onto a door with a window, bay window or window with a small frame.

4) Remember to enter your sizes as Exact size when ordering for outside recess this will mean the blind will be made to your precise measurements.

Alma Sand Roman Blinds

Notes:

Always measure every window as no two windows are the same size. Blinds are custom made to fit each window. Please re check your measurements before ordering your blinds, any help required measuring for bay windows, conservatories or just general information please call our customer services on 0115 9837626 Monday to Friday 10.00am till 5.00pm