How To Fit Blinds In A Bay Window

Grab two sheets of copier paper and place them side by side.

How to fit blinds in a bay window.

In my case these were 50mm wide. Measuring for face fix blinds in an angled bay 1. Best window treatments for bay windows. Before you hang curtains in a bay window choose curtain rods that work with the kind of bay window you have.

If each window is under the same inside mount. Measure the depth of any projections in the bay like vents handles and make a note of them. Steps to fit blinds on your bay windows 1. Transfer the bracket depth to two sheets of paper.

Marking the angles using a5 card or a5. If your bay window has more than 3 sections get a straight curtain rod for each window frame. Lay the papers. Choosing the right fittings is all about reading up on all the.

Now refer to our measuring chart and make a note of the headrail projection of your particular blind. Measure the depth of any protrusions in the bay such as window vents and handles and make a note on a piece of paper. Determine the depth of the blind brackets you ll use. How to measure for bay window blinds a pencil a metal tape measure x2 pieces of a4 or a5 paper or card for your template a ruler step 1.

Be aware of the headrail projection for your style of bay window. Most wood blinds faux wood blinds roller shades and vertical blinds require more than 3 inches of depth to mount properly in a bay window. Place them in the corner of your bay window angle until they meet. Slimmer products like cellular shades and 1 blinds are easier to mount and fit more closely together to give you more light blockage and privacy.

What to keep in mind for fitting blinds perfectly on bay windows. Add these two measurements together plus 1 cm for extra clearance. Choose your blind type first you will need to decide which type of blind you will be measuring for in. Before you even begin measuring an angled bay for face fix.

If your bay window only has 3 sections use 1 long bay window curtain rod. Measuring the width for angled bay window blinds once you ve cut your two strips of paper. Mount 2 curtain brackets over each section in your bay window.