Blinds Direct 2 U

Accurate Measurements

• To ensure accurate measurements please use a metal tape measure.
• Take measurements in centimetres, to the nearest 0.1cm i.e. to the nearest millimetre.
• Inside Recess or Outside Recess
• It is important to understand the difference between an Inside Recess and Outside Recess specification.
• Please read the following explanations carefully.

Inside Recess Fitting

• Inside recess fitting describes blinds that hang inside the window recess.
• Measure the drop by taking the measurement from the top of the recess to the window sill in three places. Measure the width of the window recess from wall to wall in three places. Take the smallest measurement and use this value to specify your blind size. We will make all measurement adjustments to ensure your blind fits and operates correctly within the recess. The industry wide standard adjustment is 1.0cm - 1.5cm horizontal clearance within the recess.

Outside Recess Fitting

Outside recess fitting describes blinds that hang outside of the window recess. Measure the exact area you would like the blind to cover as shown as a width and drop. We make no adjustment to this measurement.

Installation high

Installation high describes distance between top of the window and the floor. This is necessary for meeting the safety requirements of all current child safety legislation.

If fixing height not specified the chain length will be limited to 750mm.

Bay windows

Please contact our office for guidance on how to measure for bay windows before submitting your order. Measurement adjustments will vary depending on your choice of blind and also the shape and size of the bay window.

Bracket Options : Top Fix and Face Fix

All blinds may be fixed to the face of the window frame or wall, or to the top of the lintel. Brackets may be positioned so that the drop of the blind does not run into any obstructions like window or door handles.

Final check

• Please check for the proximity of adjacent walls, furniture, window handles, wall tiles etc. when measuring for your blinds.
• To ensure accurate measurements please use a metal tape measure.
• Take measurements in centimetres, to the nearest 0.1cm i.e. to the nearest millimetre.

Child Safety

• Blinds Direct 2u is committed to meeting the safety requirements of all current child safety legislation.
• Blinds Direct 2u promotes the safe use of blinds and will fit a safety device on all blinds it installs.
• Blinds Direct 2u continues to source new products with child safe properties
• If you want further information on any blind safety issue please contact us on sales@blindsdirect2u.ie

Child Safety Tips

• Never put a cot, bed, high chair or playpen near a window or patio door where a child can reach a curtain or blind cord.
• Keep sofas, chairs, tables, shelves or bookcases away from windows to prevent children climbing up and reaching curtain or blind cords
• With Roller and Roman blinds, all control chains must have a breakaway connector or be fixed with a retaining device. This device must be a minimum of 1.5m from the ground.
• With Venetian blinds, cords must be a minimum of 1.5m from the ground and also have a breakaway connector to avoid choking loops.
• Keep sofas, chairs, tables, shelves or bookcases away from windows to prevent children climbing up and reaching curtain or blind cords
• Cords ending in a loop are particularly risky. Cut the cord to get rid of the loop and install tassels
• Do not knot or tie the ends together after cutting the cord – this creates a new loop in which a child could become entangled
• The cords should end at least 1.5 meters above the ground so children cannot reach them
• Where cords cannot be cut, a tie down or tension device can be used to pull the cord tight and secure it to the floor or wall