Before ordering, there are a few things you'll need to check, including your window frame, glazing beads, handles and measurements. Here's how to work out whether Perfect Fit blinds are right for your windows.
What Windows Are Suitable for Perfect Fit Blinds?
Perfect Fit blinds are primarily designed for suitable uPVC windows and doors. Rather than drilling or screwing into the frame, small brackets fit between the glass and the rubber seal, allowing the blind's frame to clip securely into place.
This makes them particularly well suited to:
- uPVC windows
- Opening and tilt-and-turn windows
- French doors
- Compatible patio doors
- Conservatory windows and doors
However, having uPVC windows doesn't automatically mean Perfect Fit blinds will fit. The design of the frame, glazing beads and space around the glass all need to be suitable for the fitting system.
What Should You Check Before Ordering Perfect Fit Blinds?
1. Check Your Window Frame
Start with the type and design of your window frame. Perfect Fit blinds are most commonly fitted to uPVC windows and doors, but the frame needs to be compatible with the brackets used to secure the blind.
Unusual trims or features around the glass can also affect the fit, so don't rely on the window material alone.
2. Check the Glazing Bead
The glazing bead is the part of the window frame that runs around the edge of the glass and helps hold the glazed unit in place.
Perfect Fit brackets slide between the glass and its rubber seal, so the shape and depth around this area need to be suitable. This is one of the reasons two seemingly similar uPVC windows aren't necessarily compatible with exactly the same blind system.
3. Look at Your Window Handles
Check how much room there is around your window or door handles, as the Perfect Fit frame will sit close to them.
Handles, catches and any other fittings need enough clearance to operate normally once the blind is installed.
4. Check How the Window Opens
One of the benefits of Perfect Fit blinds is that they move with the window or door when you open it. However, you'll still need to make sure the additional frame won't catch against anything nearby.
Consider the direction the window opens, the surrounding recess or wall and any neighbouring windows or doors. This can be particularly important with tilt-and-turn windows.
5. Check the Glass Size and Available Space
Perfect Fit blinds are made to fit each individual glazed section of your window or door, so accurate measurements are important.
Rather than simply measuring the overall window opening, you'll need measurements specific to the glass and fitting area. If you have several panes, each one should be checked individually rather than assuming they're all exactly the same size.
How Do You Measure for Perfect Fit Blinds?
Perfect Fit blinds need accurate measurements of each individual glazed section. Depending on the system, you may also need to check details such as the depth of the glazing bead.
If you're measuring yourself, always work in millimetres, don't round your measurements and check every pane individually, even if they appear to be the same size. You should also follow the measuring instructions provided for the specific Perfect Fit system you're ordering.
For more general advice, take a look at our guide on how to measure for blinds.
If you're ordering through Aspiration Blinds, you don't need to worry about getting these measurements right yourself. Our team will measure your windows during your home appointment to make sure your blinds are made to the correct size.
What If My Windows Aren't Suitable for Perfect Fit Blinds?
If Perfect Fit isn't suitable for your windows, you still have plenty of options for achieving a neat, made-to-measure finish. Roller, Venetian and pleated blinds can all work well depending on your window and what you want from your blinds.
It's also worth knowing that Perfect Fit isn't a particular style of blind. It's the fitting system and frame, which can be combined with different blind styles, including roller, pleated and Venetian blinds.
So, if your first choice isn't suitable, an experienced fitter can recommend an alternative that gives you the light control, privacy and overall look you're after.
Where Do Perfect Fit Blinds Work Particularly Well?
Perfect Fit blinds can be used in plenty of places around the home, but there are a few situations where their close-fitting design is particularly useful.
Opening Windows
Because the blind is fitted directly to the window, it moves with it when you open and close it rather than hanging independently in front of the glass.
French and Patio Doors
Perfect Fit blinds can be a practical option for compatible glazed doors because the blind stays against the glass as the door moves, rather than swinging away from it.
Conservatories
With lots of individual glazed panels, conservatories are particularly well suited to the neat, contained appearance of Perfect Fit blinds. Each blind can be made to fit its individual pane.
Smaller Windows
As the blind sits within its own frame against the window, there's no bulky headrail extending beyond the glass. This can make Perfect Fit a useful option where you want to keep the window area looking clean and uncluttered.
Do Perfect Fit Blinds Require Drilling?
No. Perfect Fit blinds are designed to be installed without drilling or screwing into your window frame. Instead, the brackets slide between the glass and the rubber seal, allowing the blind's frame to clip securely into place.
This makes them a popular choice for uPVC windows, doors and conservatories where you don't want to drill into the existing frames.
Will Perfect Fit Blinds Stop My Windows Opening?
No, when they're correctly measured and fitted, Perfect Fit blinds are designed to move with your window or door as it opens and closes.
There still needs to be enough clearance around handles, walls and other nearby surfaces, which is why it's important to check the window properly before ordering.
Why Professional Measuring Can Be Worth It
Perfect Fit blinds rely on accurate measurements to achieve the neat, close-fitting finish they're designed for.
If you're measuring yourself, always follow the instructions for the particular system you're ordering. Alternatively, professional measuring means someone can check the window frame and glazing bead, handle clearance and each individual pane, as well as confirming that Perfect Fit is actually suitable for your windows in the first place.
Perfect Fit Blinds From Aspiration Blinds
You don't need to work out whether your windows are compatible before getting in touch with us.
During a free home appointment, our team can assess your windows, confirm whether Perfect Fit is suitable and take all the necessary measurements.
Your blinds will then be made to measure and professionally fitted, with roller, pleated and Venetian styles available in a choice of colours and finishes.
Take a look at our Perfect Fit blinds or get in touch to arrange your free home appointment.