Future-Proofing

The space required to conceal blinds depends on the shading product being prepared for. As a guide: for blinds up to 2.4m wide, allow 100x100mm, and for blinds up to 3.5m wide, allow 130x130mm. Consult with a local shading specialist.

The closed cover plates are removed, and new cover plates are re-ordered to provide a gap suitable for the blinds being installed.

Consult with your local shading specialist. Different installations require cables to come into the box either through the top or the side. The size of the cable entry hole also varies depending on the cable connections used. When future-proofing, it can be good to provide extra space for flexibility.

The blind must be able to pass any protruding door handles. If the box is installed right up against the window/door, the blind can come out on the room side of the box. When future-proofing, it is important to consider this as the blinds will only be installed at a later date.

See installation instructions. Boxes are fixed with screws through the back of the box and through the mud-in flanges. Scrim tape should always be used to reduce the risk of cracks.

The space required to conceal blinds depends on the shading product being prepared for. As a starting point when preparing for head box and side boxes, 130x130mm head box and 130x50mm side boxes are recommended. For some brands, such as Lutron, side channels require 70mm deep side boxes. Consult with a local shading specialist.

Side boxes are installed below the head box so the end caps of the head box align with the back of the side boxes.

The closed cover plates are removed, and new cover plates are re-ordered to provide a gap suitable for the blinds being installed.

Consult with your local shading specialist. Different installations require cables to come into the box either through the top or the side. The size of the cable entry hole also varies depending on the cable connections used. When future-proofing, it can be good to provide extra space for flexibility.

See installation instructions. Boxes are fixed with screws through the back of the box and through the mud-in flanges. Scrim tape should always be used to reduce the risk of cracks. When side boxes are used and skim flanges are used on the head box, these need to be removed for the section that sits inside the wall. See installation instructions.

The space required for skylight blinds depends on the shading products to be installed. Not all skylight systems are available in all markets. Contact Blindspace or a local partner.

For skylight blinds, side boxes are typically between 50mm and 100mm, depending on the depth of the side channel.

Side boxes typically have the same width as the head box for a consistent look around the skylight. It also provides the extra space needed during installation as the blind is wider than the skylight opening.

Yes, with skylight blinds that have the tensioning system inside the side channels, such as Guthrie Douglas TESS660, the hem bar box only needs to be big enough to hide the hem bar, which is 100mm.