Ann Idstein has a special relationship to this simple, yet clever product. Next to the Venetian Blinds, the Roller Blinds were the foundation upon which the company’s original collection was built. More than 60 years later, it still holds a special place within the product range.
The design principle of the Roller Blind is quite simple and well proven. Fabric rolled on an aluminium tube is pulled up and down by the use of a bead chain, spring mechanism or motor. Two clear benefits of the roller design is that the product is very compact when rolled up and it makes it possible to cover a large window pane with an even textile surface within seconds.
Fabrics range from transparent- to black out and there are numerous types of fittings and extras that can add an individual touch to the product. Wooden slats from our Venetian Blind collection can also be used as design element at the bottom of the fabric, creating contrast or matching the fabric.
Depending on the width of the Roller Blind, the tube diameter is changed in order to guarantee stability. Smaller blinds rely on a 30mm tube, whereas the widest sizes are produced with an 80mm tube. Larger blinds are supplied with a power transmission, making them easy to control despite their size.
Start by checking that the surface is suitable for the purpose of fitting a blind. Make sure that fittings can be properly attached and that the surface is strong enough to carry the weight of the product. The surface should be even and it is important that the measuring points you are considering, are well aligned.
Width measurement
1. When fitting a free hanging product:
Measure the desired width of the ready made product and use
this measurement as your system width when ordering.
2. When fitting a product from wall to wall:
Measure the width at three points; at the top, in the middle
and at the bottom. If the measurements deviate, please use the
smallest one and deduct according to the chart below, in order
to calculate your system width. When measuring for Roller
Blinds, it is sufficient to measure the width at the top.
Height measurement
1. When fitting a free hanging product:
Measure the height from the ceiling or from a point on the wall
to the point where you want the lower edge of the product to
be. Use this measurement as your system height.
2. When fitting a product from wall to wall:
Measure the height at three points; to the left, in the middle
and on the right. If the measurements deviate, please use the
smallest one and deduct according to the chart below, in order
to calculate your system height.
Recommended deductions
Width
Height
Panel System
-10 mm
-15 mm
Roller Blinds
-5 mm
-0 mm
System R & Vertical Blinds
-10 mm
-20 mm
System W
-5 mm
-0 mm
Venetian Blinds
-10 mm
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** The production height of Venetian Blinds is dependent on the pitch within the ladder cords and therefore, an exact height cannot be guaranteed. You can choose to order by sending us your height measurement without deduction and letting us know whether you prefer your blind to be ”Plus”, meaning that the blind will be at least as high as the height measurement prior to deduction or ”Minus” if you want to make sure that the blind is guaranteed not to sit on the floor, window board etc. when pulled down.
Fitting in a recess
Before you measure
Start by checking that the surface is suitable for the purpose of fitting a blind. Make sure that fittings can be properly attached and that the surface is strong enough to carry the weight of the product. The surface should be even and it is important that the measuring points you are considering, are well aligned.
Width measurement
Measure the width at three points; at the top, in the middle and at the bottom. If the measurements deviate, please use the smallest one and deduct according to the chart below, in order to calculate your system width. When measuring for Roller Blinds, it is sufficient to measure the width at the top.
Height measurement
Measure the height at three points; to the left, in the middle and on the right. If the measurements deviate, please use the smallest one and deduct according to the chart below, in order to calculate your system height.
Recommended deductions
Width
Height
Panel System
-10 mm
-15 mm
Roller Blinds
-5 mm
-0 mm
System R & Vertical Blinds
-10 mm
-20 mm
System W
-5 mm
-0 mm
Venetian Blinds
-10 mm
**
** The production height of Venetian Blinds is dependent on the pitch within the ladder cords and therefore, an exact height cannot be guaranteed. You can choose to order by sending us your height measurement without deduction and letting us know whether you prefer your blind to be ”Plus”, meaning that the blind will be at least as high as the height measurement prior to deduction or ”Minus” if you want to make sure that the blind is guaranteed not to sit on the floor, window board etc. when pulled down.
