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At Centennial Decorating Centre we believe in helping you select what best suits you and your budget to achieve a balance between practical window coverings and your individual look in your home or office.
Stunning finishes can be achieved with the simplest combinations; or add the classic touch of rich elegant fabrics to swags, jabots and side curtains and the stunning contrast of a simple sheer, or of a blind/shade. Padded pelmet valances can make the perfect finish to any room; each one crafted in a choice of decorative styles to an overall decorative design.
We have a vast selection of decorative fabrics, hardware and trimmings and co-ordinates, to achieve a balance between your
practical requirements and your personal themes in interior design.
Our design team will help you co-ordinate your entire look from the initial consultation, accurate measuring and the professional installation.
Our workmanship is of the highest quality and installed by our professional in-house installers. |
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How to Measure for your new Custom made Window Coverings
- Accurate measurements are essential for properly fitted blinds. Be sure to use a quality steel measuring tape since cloth tapes or wood rulers are not dependable for precise measurements.
- Measure all windows, even though they may appear to be identical.
- Examine your window or door to identify any handles, screens or locking mechanisms that can create special challenges when installing and operating your blinds.
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Inside mounted blinds are enclosed within your window frame. Many people prefer this type of installation because it provides a finished and built-in look without covering your window trim. For room darkening purposes we strongly suggest an outside mount.
- Check the depth of your window frame. For your blind to finish flush with the window frame on an inside mount, you will need a depth of 2 inches. The minimum depth that will allow your blind to mount and function correctly correctly is 1 1/2
- Measure the width of the window in three locations: top, middle and bottom. Select the narrowest tight inside dimension, and record this measurement to the nearest 1/8”. We will make a slight deduction from this measurement to allow your new blind to function correctly.
- Measure the height of the window in three locations: left, middle and right. Select the longest dimension. Record this measurement to the nearest 1/8”
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In an outside mount, your new blind will be mounted on your wall or moulding. Outside mounts are often used to make a window appear larger, to provide additional stacking space for the blinds, or to hide a less than attractive window frame. For this type of mount, you will need at least 2 inches of flat mounting surface.
- Measure the exact width of the window frame from edge to edge; including overlap. This should be the exact area to be covered. Record this measurement to the nearest 1/8”. We will make your blind to this size. Depending on product we may recommend adding to this size to insure proper coverage. ie. Verticals, Panel Tracks and Draperies.
- Measure the exact height from the upper edge to the lower edge of the window frame; including overlap. This should be the exact area to be covered. Record this measurement to the nearest 1/8”. If measuring to a floor, leave approximately 1/2” clearance.
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| If your windows are equipped with crank handles to open and close them, you may wish to consider replacing the standard handle with a folding handle to provide additional clearance for your blinds to operate properly. These can be supplied with your blinds on request. |
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Do you have a question?
Would you like help with a special situation?
Please contact one of our knowledgeable customer care representatives at 1-866-677-7877 or info@centennialdecorating.com |
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