Expert Guide - How To Measure For Perfect Fit® shutters

1. Before you start

You need to make sure your window is suitable for a Perfect Fit® shutters:

Our Perfect Fit® shutters work great on windows with a curved/rounded window bead. Unfortunately, this product isn't yet suitable for square window beads (we're working on it)!

Your window frame needs to have at least 2.5cm clearance around all edges for your frame. You should measure from the edge of the bead outwards. Sometimes handles or trickle vents fall foul of this. This is to allow the shutter to overlap the glass.

Your rubber gasket shouldn't protrude more than 5mm away from the window bead.

Our brackets will insert to a depth of between 14mm-17mm behind your rubber gasket.

When you have checked your window is suitable, read on to start measuring.

Not sure? Our friendly team are always on hand to help and advise if you're not 100% sure.

2. Measuring your window

Using your tape measure, measure the width and drop from bead to bead. Be sure to repeat this in three different positions across the window and give us the largest of the three measurements.

Top Tip: Do include your rubber gasket when taking your measurements. This is different to other styles of Perfect Fit® blinds.

Important Note: Not suitable for windows with a gasket greater than 5mm.

3. Measuring the bead depth

When configuring your blind, you will be asked to provide your bead depth so we can provide you with the right size bracket which your blind clips on to. Simply place a credit card across the corner of your window frame, and measure from the glass to your credit card.

This measurement is usually between 1.8cm (18mm) and 3cm (30mm).

Important Note: To ensure a correct fit, Perfect Fit Shutters require a window gasket measuring under 5 mm.

4. Measuring for Window Handles

Windows only. Please ignore for doors and select "none" for handle location when placing your order.

If your window has a handle, measure to the pivot point (where the handle rotates, shown at 90°).

Left or right handle:

Measure from the bottom of the glass to the pivot point. Note this measurement.

Bottom handle:

We'll default the handle position to the centre of the glass (where most are). You can adjust this if needed.

Measure from the left-hand rubber bead (glass edge) to the pivot point, and note this measurement.