Shutters Installation Tips
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Measurement Tips
Measuring
- Use a steel measuring tape with mm.
- Measure all windows, even if they appear to be the same size.
- Decide whether the blinds will fit inside the window frame (reveal fit) or outside the window frame (face fit).
For Reveal Fit Blinds
Blind will fit inside the window frame, make sure you have enough depth for the blinds. You will need minimum 50mm depth in the window frame to make a good fit.
WIDTH:
Measure the exact width from left to right of the window frame, in three places, top, middle, and bottom. Write down the smallest of the three measurements, this is the width you will order, do not make any deduction, we will deduct 10mm from the width of your window.
DROP:
Measure the exact height from the top to bottom inside the window frame, in three place, left, middle and right. Write down the smallest of the three measurement, this is the drop you will order, do not make any deduction, we will deduct 10mm from the drop of your window measurement.
For Face Fit Blinds
Blind will fit outside the window frame. If the window opening has architraves surrounding it, the blinds will be fitted to these.
WIDTH:
At the top of the window, measure the exact width from outside edge of architrave on the left side of the window to outside edge of architrave on the right side of the window. Make no deductions.This will be the width of your blinds. If there is no architrave, choose the amount you wish the blinds to overlap with the window opening. We suggest a minimum of 20 mm on both sides.
DROP:
Measure the exact height from top edge of architrave at top of window down to the bottom of window. Make no deductions.
Maintenance Tips
How To Maintain Your Shutters And Blinds
Plantation Shutters
Timber Shutters? Dust when required with vacuum cleaner with soft brush attachment or with microfibre cloth or duster. If dirt is stubborn use soft damp ( not wet ) cloth soaked in water with a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid. Dry shutter with soft cloth. A periodic clean and polish or glitz furniture and surface polish used gently, will prolong the surface quality of your shutters. Do not use any harsh cleaning agents.
PVC Shutters? As per timber shutters
Timber Venetian Blinds
In general, the vacuum brush or microfibre duster should be sufficient to clean these blinds.Should the dirt be more stubborn, a damp ( not wet ) cloth should be used to clean the slats.
Be careful not to wet the slats too much, especially around the cord holes. These holes Can not be sealed and the wood might absorb water and swell and contract causing the paint to crack. Microfibre fingers which fit between the slats and are a convenient tool to clean venetian blinds are available from hardware stores.
PVC Blinds? As per timber venetian blinds
Find more information by downloading the following file: How To Maintain Your Shutters And Blinds.docx
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