Coverlight Blind Manual

Choosing Your Control Type

This determines how you will raise and lower your blinds. We offer two excellent options to suit your lifestyle and budget.

Motorised

Experience the ultimate in convenience, safety, and modern living. Our motorised blinds are powered by quiet, high-quality motors for effortless control.

• Effortless control: Operate your blinds with a simple touch of a button using a sleek handheld remote. Control a single blind or group multiple blinds together.
• Smart home ready: Integrate seamlessly with your smart home systems. Control your blinds with voice commands via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, or use your smartphone from anywhere.
• Automation and scheduling: Set your blinds to automatically open and close at specific times of the day to improve energy efficiency and security. Wake up to natural light or have them close as the sun sets.
• Child and pet safe: The completely cordless design eliminates hanging chains and cords, creating a safer environment for children and pets.
• Sleek aesthetics: With no visible chains, motorised blinds offer a clean, minimalist look that enhances any modern interior.
• Power options: Features a discreet, long-life rechargeable battery motor. A single charge lasts for months, and recharging is as simple as plugging in a phone.

Best for: Tech-savvy users, homes with children or pets, hard-to-reach windows, and anyone seeking a touch of luxury and convenience.

Manual

A timeless and reliable solution offering simplicity and control. Our manual blinds feature a high-quality chain mechanism for smooth and dependable operation.

• Simple and reliable: A straightforward, proven design that is easy for anyone to use.
• Durable mechanism: We use high-quality, corrosion-resistant chains (either stainless steel or a durable alternative) for long-lasting, smooth operation.
• Cost-effective: A great value option that provides excellent functionality without the cost of motorisation.
• Child safety included: All manual blinds are supplied with a mandatory chain tensioner or cleat to secure the chain to the wall, keeping it taut and away from children and pets in compliance with Australian safety standards.

Best for: Budget-conscious projects, smaller windows, or areas where the simplicity of a chain is preferred.

Coverlight Blind Manual

Coverlight is an innovative, Australian-made ‘true blackout’ blind designed for performance, functionality and aesthetic appeal. Experience the ultimate in light control while enhancing energy efficiency, privacy, and noise reduction in your home or commercial space.

Tailor your Coverlight blinds to your decor from a selection of modern frame and fabric colour options. Choose from manual, remote, automated or smart home operation to suit your lifestyle and user needs.

Coverlight blinds feature quality parts and construction for optimised durability and lifespan. They are custom-made with precision, for an exact fit and come with a 5-year warranty.

Quality blackout blinds for any space

Coverlight blackout blinds are engineered for complete darkness, providing the optimal environment for restful sleep, privacy, your favourite movie or gaming session.

• Bedrooms
• Nurseries
• Living rooms and home theatres
• Offices and conference rooms
• Hotel rooms
• Health care
• Retail and commercial

Many applications and shared benefits make Coverlight blackout blinds perfect for homes or commercial spaces, serving many purposes. Our customers include shift workers, long sleepers, young parents, home renovators and many commercial clients, who all reap the benefits.

‘True blackout’ for optimum performance

Coverlight is a ‘true blackout’ blind, engineered and customised to completely eliminate light in your unique space. This provides a reliable, fast and convenient way to adjust your environment to full darkness, at any time of day.

• Complete darkness: Gap-free light-blocking for your entire room, giving it a night-time feel.
• Insulation: Assists temperature regulation by minimising heat transfer.
• Sound intrusion: Dampens noise from outside for more quiet, with less disturbance.
• Privacy: Complete shield from visual intrusion and distractions from the world outside.
• Reduced glare: Achieve a glare and shadow-free room for the best entertainment ever.

Whether you’re looking to create a restful sleeping environment, improve energy efficiency or create the ultimate home theatre experience, Coverlight provides a reliable, complete form of light control that’s convenient and satisfying.

Durable, innovative design that fits with precision

Whether it’s a single room or a full building fit-out, Coverlight blackout blinds can accommodate a wide range of spaces from small and narrow, to larger-scale windows (up to 4 metres wide). Each of our blinds is custom-made and tailored to the dimensions of a specific window space, for that perfect fit and maximum effectiveness.

The design is simple with no complex parts, providing a hassle free experience.This makes Coverlight a popular choice for meeting the needs of residential, commercial and specialised environments.

Premium EVOLUTION Fabric

Evolution combines the functionality of 100% blockout with the aesthetic appeal of a soft, lightly textured fabric. It brings superior insulation, noise absorption, mold and mildew resistance and easy cleaning for long-term durability and lasting performance.

• PVC and Lead-free: Reduce harmful substances in your home.
• Easy to clean: Uniguard® Fabric Protection system Just wipe with a damp cloth.
• Durable coating formulation: Patented coating system to withstand the harsh sun for an extended lifespan.
• Superior mould and mildew resistance: Uniline’s Uniguard® fabric protection system.

Evolution comes in a range of 12 colour options to suit your home or office environment. Read more about Evolution Fabric at their brochure here. Read about Care and Maintenance for Coverlight blackout blinds here.

Energy efficiency and thermal benefits of blackout blinds

Up to 40% of a home’s heating energy can be lost and up to 87% of its heat gained through windows. Coverlight blackout blinds offer excellent insulation, helping to retain more warmth in winter and help reduce indoor temperatures in summer (by 4-8°C). Lowering your energy consumption on heating and air conditioning with Coverlight may contribute to energy savings of up to 20% annually (a plus for the environment, and your power bills!).

Commercial blackout blinds

Blackout blinds are beneficial in commercial environments for the guest experience (such as accommodation), health/recovery reasons (hospitals, aged care) and for boosting work productivity. Coverlight blackout blinds are available in widths of up to 4-meters (the largest blind width on the market) meaning they can accommodate larger-scale windows, such as those in commercial environments.

Coverlight Extreme 

Designed for commercial use, Coverlight Extreme is a track-guided side retention blind designed for commercial applications ranging from hotel chains, health care providers, offices and function venues, retail stores, schools, specialty warehouses, sleep clinics and mining camps. This heavy-duty option remains securely in place whatever the weather, even on sloping windows and doorways, making it a robust solution for demanding environments.

Personalised blackout blinds to suit your home

Tailor your Coverlight blackout blinds to match your interior decor and your lifestyle, without compromising on functionality. Coverlight offers a variety of design choices to suit different aesthetics and user needs. This ensures that your blinds have the right control functions and that they complement your space.

STEP 1: Headbox and roll configuration

Choose from a Traditional Headbox (standard roll), 65mm Headbox (reverse or forward roll) or Square Headbox (80mm x 80mm).

STEP 2: Frame and fabric colours

• Frame: Choose from classic Satin Black, Satin White or Monument. Custom colours are available at an additional cost.
• Fabric: Select from 12 premium colours to seamlessly blend with your decor. View the 2024 Evolution Fabric Brochure.

STEP 3: Operation preference

Choose manual or motorised operation to suit your lifestyle, space and user-preferences.

Read more and view Options for your new Coverlight blackout blinds.

Manual blackout blinds (soft easy-glide system)

Simple, soft-touch spring operation that will stop the blind exactly where you leave it. No complex parts (child safe). Ideal for narrow widths starting at 300mm (maximum 3000mm), providing a hassle-free solution for small tight spaces. Minimum drop 300mm, maximum drop 3000mm.

Motorised blackout blinds and home automation

Available with battery-operated or hardwired options, motorised blinds can be seamlessly integrated into smart home systems, offering remote or voice control convenience. The motorised option enhances accessibility and ease of use, particularly for large or hard-to-reach windows. Minimum width 525mm, Maximum width 4000mm.

Smart home integration

Control your blackout blinds using voice commands or mobile apps, adjusting the light levels, privacy and indoor temperature with ease. Customise the light in your living environments and create a seamless, tailored experience for different times of day. You can even link multiple blinds across different rooms, creating customised schedules and automating routines to fit your lifestyle.

Coverlight is compatible with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Siri Shortcuts and other major smart home platforms. Manage up to 40 blinds per hub, providing flexibility for larger homes or commercial spaces. This scalability makes Coverlight blackout blinds suitable for projects of any size. Read more about Home Automation.

Designed and manufactured in Australia

Coverlight is a product of Cover Up, which is an Australian-owned family-run business. Our blackout blinds are proudly designed and manufactured on the Mornington Peninsula, here in Victoria, ensuring quality craftsmanship and supporting local industry. This local manufacturing process guarantees high standards of quality control and reduces lead times for installation.

Coverlight blackout blinds are Certified Australian Made. View or download the Coverlight blackout blinds Brochure.

Why choose Coverlight blackout blinds?

Coverlight is a product of Cover Up Canvas Products, an established business based in Melbourne Australia on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula (we’re local!).

• Family-owned and operated business
• Quality Australian-made product (Certified Australian Made)
• Unique, innovative design for durability and performance
• Custom-made to a high standard and crafted for a precise fit
• Friendly and professional staff
• 100% satisfaction guarantee
• 5-year Warranty

We believe in providing a positive and holistic customer experience; facilitating and guiding the process, always keeping you informed and exceeding expectations at every opportunity.

Cover Up Canvas Products is a member of the Window Shading Association of Australia. Read more about Cover Up Canvas Products at our website.

Connect with a Coverlight supplier today!

For more information or a measure and quote, reach out to our friendly team via our Contact Form and get in touch with one of our trusted suppliers today. Simply fill your details, and we’ll swiftly get you in touch with a trusted dealer in your area.

They’ll provide personalised guidance, expert advice, and ensure you have a seamless experience from start to finish.

Understanding your roll type

All three options provide a complete light-proof solution, using a fully tracked pelmet and side channel system.

Your choice is a simple decision between aesthetics (the final look) and function (clearing any window obstructions).

Inside Mount – Forward Roll

• What it is: The tracks and pelmet are mounted at the front of the window recess, sitting flush with the wall.
  
• Choose this if: You need to clear obstructions inside the recess, such as window winders or large handles. This position provides the necessary space behind the blind for them to operate. Aesthetically, it provides a very clean, flush finish with the surrounding wall.

Inside Mount – Rear Roll

• What it is: The tracks and pelmet are mounted deep inside the window recess, close to the window glass.
  
• Choose this if: You have a clear recess with no obstructions (like handles). This style creates a clean, built-in appearance and leaves your internal windowsill space free.

Outside Mount

• What it is: The entire system is mounted on the wall or architrave around the window opening.
  
• Choose this if: Your window recess is too shallow for either inside mount, or you have large obstructions that even a Forward Roll cannot clear. This provides the same blockout by covering the entire frame.

Understanding your roll type

All three options provide a complete light-proof solution, using a fully tracked pelmet and side channel system.

Your choice is a simple decision between aesthetics (the final look) and function (clearing any window obstructions).

Inside Mount – Forward Roll

• What it is: The tracks and pelmet are mounted at the front of the window recess, sitting flush with the wall.
  
• Choose this if: You need to clear obstructions inside the recess, such as window winders or large handles. This position provides the necessary space behind the blind for them to operate. Aesthetically, it provides a very clean, flush finish with the surrounding wall.

Inside Mount – Rear Roll

• What it is: The tracks and pelmet are mounted deep inside the window recess, close to the window glass.
  
• Choose this if: You have a clear recess with no obstructions (like handles). This style creates a clean, built-in appearance and leaves your internal windowsill space free.

Outside Mount

• What it is: The entire system is mounted on the wall or architrave around the window opening.
  
• Choose this if: Your window recess is too shallow for either inside mount, or you have large obstructions that even a Forward Roll cannot clear. This provides the same blockout by covering the entire frame.

Understanding your roll type

All three options provide a complete light-proof solution, using a fully tracked pelmet and side channel system.

Your choice is a simple decision between aesthetics (the final look) and function (clearing any window obstructions).

Inside Mount – Forward Roll

• What it is: The tracks and pelmet are mounted at the front of the window recess, sitting flush with the wall.
  
• Choose this if: You need to clear obstructions inside the recess, such as window winders or large handles. This position provides the necessary space behind the blind for them to operate. Aesthetically, it provides a very clean, flush finish with the surrounding wall.

Inside Mount – Rear Roll

• What it is: The tracks and pelmet are mounted deep inside the window recess, close to the window glass.
  
• Choose this if: You have a clear recess with no obstructions (like handles). This style creates a clean, built-in appearance and leaves your internal windowsill space free.

Outside Mount

• What it is: The entire system is mounted on the wall or architrave around the window opening.
  
• Choose this if: Your window recess is too shallow for either inside mount, or you have large obstructions that even a Forward Roll cannot clear. This provides the same blockout by covering the entire frame.

DIY Measuring Guide

Getting your measurements right is the most important step to a perfect fit. Follow this simple guide, and remember to take your time and double-check your numbers. If you need any help during the measuring process, please don’t hesitate to call our team on 1800 482 777 or visit our contact form.

Spring System: The minimum width is 300mm (with a minimum drop of 800mm) or 400mm wide for drops under 800mm. 

Motorised System: The minimum size is 525mm wide by 400mm high. Please contact us for maximum size specifications.

Before you start

• What you’ll need: A metal tape measure, a pen and paper, and a step ladder if needed. 
• Measure every window: Even if they look the same, windows in the same room can have slight differences. Measure each one individually. 
• Measure to the millimetre (mm): For a precise fit, all measurements must be in millimetres.
• Check for obstructions: Look for things that might get in the way of the blind frame, such as winders, locks, latches,  handles or mullions. 

Choose your style

This is your first and most important decision. To make the right choice, it’s essential to first understand your roll type.

• Inside mount (recess fit) This is when the blind fits neatly inside the window frame (the recess).
  
• Choose this if: You have enough clear, unobstructed depth in your window frame. It provides a clean, built-in look.
  
  • Inside Mount – Forward Roll: The fabric rolls off the front of the tube, away from the window. This is ideal for clearing obstructions like handles and offers a very flush, clean finish within the recess.
    
  • Inside Mount – Rear Roll: The fabric rolls off the back of the tube, closer to the window. This provides a tighter fit against the window, minimising light gap, but may interfere with obstructions.
    
• Outside Mount (Face fit) This is when the blind is mounted on the wall or architrave outside the window frame.
  
• Choose this if: Your window recess is too shallow, has obstructions (like large handles), or you prefer to block out more light by covering a larger area around the window.
  
  
  
  

Measuring Inside Mount

Follow these steps to measure inside your window frame (recess) for a Forward Roll. This mount is ideal for clearing obstructions like handles and provides a clean, flush finish with your wall.

Step 1: Check your recess depth

You must have enough clear space inside your window frame for the headbox (pelmet) and side tracks.

• Top clearance (for the headbox): In the top section of your window (the first 85mm from the top), you need a minimum of 64mm of clear, unobstructed depth.
  
• Side and bottom clearance (for the tracks): For the rest of the window’s height (from 85mm down to the sill), you need a minimum of 26mm of clear, unobstructed depth.

Important: If you don’t have this required depth, you will need to select an Outside Mount (Face Fit).

Step 2: Measure the WIDTH

Window frames are often not perfectly square. To ensure a correct fit, you must measure the width in three places:

• Measure the width at the Top.
• Measure the width in the Middle.
• Measure the width at the Bottom.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three measurements. This ensures your blind will fit perfectly, even if the window is tapered.

Step 3: Measure the DROP (Height)

You also need to measure the drop (or “height”) in three places:

• Measure the height on the Left.
• Measure the height in the Centre.
• Measure the height on the Right.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three measurements. We build a perfectly square blind frame, so using the smallest height ensures it will fit. Our expanding light-seal is designed to fill any small gaps created by an unlevel windowsill.

Measuring Rear Roll

Follow these steps to measure inside your window frame (recess) for a Rear Roll. It fits deep in the recess (close to the glass) and leaves your internal windowsill space free.

Step 1: Check your recess depth

You must have enough clear, unobstructed depth inside your window frame. Check your depth from the window glass (or first obstruction) to the front edge of the recess. This mount is usually not suitable for windows with obstructions like handles or winders.

• Minimum Depth (Partial Recess): You need at least 26mm of clear depth. With this option, the headbox (pelmet) will protrude slightly from the window recess.
• Flush Fit (Fully Recessed): For the blind to sit perfectly flush with your wall for a seamless, built-in look, you need 64mm of clear depth.

Important: You must have at least the minimum 26mm depth. If you have less than 26mm, or if you have any obstructions in the recess, you will need to select an Outside Mount (Face Fit).

Step 2: Measure the WIDTH

Window frames are often not perfectly square. To ensure a correct fit, you must measure the width in three places:

• Measure the width at the Top.
• Measure the width in the Middle.
• Measure the width at the Bottom.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three measurements. This ensures your blind will fit perfectly, even if the window is tapered.

Step 3: Measure the DROP (Height)

You also need to measure the drop (or “height”) in three places:

• Measure the height on the Left.
• Measure the height in the Centre.
• Measure the height on the Right.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three measurements. We build a perfectly square blind frame, so using the smallest height ensures it will fit. Our expanding light-seal is designed to fill any small gaps created by an unlevel windowsill.

Measuring Outside Mount

For a outside mount the goal is to cover the window opening entirely. You will need at least 25mm of flat mounting surface on the wall or architrave the entire way around your window.

Note: Choose this option if your window recess depth is restricted by a fly screen track or if you prefer the look of the blind covering the architrave.

For windows WITH an Architrave/Trim:

Measure to the outside edge of the architrave. This ensures complete coverage.

1. Width: Measure from the outside edge of the left architrave to the outside edge of the right architrave.
2. Measure the width at the Top.
3. Measure the width in the Middle.
4. Measure the width at the Bottom.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three measurements. This ensures your blind will fit perfectly, even if the window is tapered.

Drop (Height): Measure from the outside edge of the top architrave to the top of your window sill, or to the outside edge of the bottom architrave if you have one.

5. Measure the height on the Left.
6. Measure the height in the Centre.
7. Measure the height on the Right.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three measurements. This ensures your blind will fit perfectly, even if the window is tapered.

For windows WITHOUT an Architrave/Trim:

You will be mounting the blind system directly onto the flat wall around your window. You must add an overlap to your window opening measurements to make room for the hardware (pelmet and tracks).

Important: Check for wall obstructions first Before measuring, check the flat wall around your window for obstructions (light switches, vents, etc.). While the hardware requires a bare minimum of 25mm of flat wall to be mounted, the side tracks are actually 42mm wide and the top pelmet is 85mm high.

To ensure the tracks align perfectly with the edge of your window opening (and don’t overhang into the glass area), we use these full hardware dimensions. You must check that you have at least 42mm of clear, flat wall space on the sides and 85mm of clear space above the opening. If any obstructions are in this area, you will not have enough clear space to mount the system as intended.

1. Width: Measure the exact window opening, then add a minimum of 42mm to each side (84mm total).
2. Measure the width at the Top.
3. Measure the width in the Middle.
4. Measure the width at the Bottom.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three final measurements.

5. Height: Measure the exact window opening, then add a minimum of 85mm to the top and 25mm to the bottom.
6. Measure the height on the Left.
7. Measure the height in the Centre.
8. Measure the height on the Right.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three final measurements.

Why Outside Mounts require an overlap

The “extra dimensions” or “overlap” you add are the minimum physical space required to mount this hardware.

• For Windows WITH Architraves: Your architrave is the mounting surface. This is why it must have at least 25mm of flat, mountable space for the tracks to be installed. By measuring to the outside edge of the architraves, you are providing the exact total dimensions for the blind frame to sit securely on top of them.
  
• For Windows WITHOUT Architraves (Plaster Walls): Since there’s no trim, we must create this mounting surface by adding specific amounts to your window opening size. These additions correspond directly to the size of the components:
  
  • +85mm (Top): Required for the height of the top pelmet.
  • +42mm (Each Side): Required for the width of the side tracks.
  • +25mm (Bottom): Required for the height of the bottom track/seal.

In both cases, these measurements ensure the system is mounted securely on the wall, completely sealing the window for a total blockout.

Checklist / Common mistakes

Have you labeled your measurements clearly? (e.g., “Bedroom 1 Width,” “Bedroom 1 Height”). 

Did you use a metal tape measure? Soft tapes can stretch and be inaccurate. 

Did you measure straight? Measuring on an angle or bending the tape will give you an incorrect, longer measurement. 

Motorisation

Motorisation details (For motorised blinds only)

If you are ordering a motorised blind, you need to specify which side the motor and its charging port should be located on.

How to choose your motor side

Stand inside your room, facing the window. Consider which side of the window is easier to access or is closer to a power outlet for convenient charging.

When placing your order, you will be asked to select either:

• Left charging port side
• Right charging port side

DIY Measuring Guide

Getting your measurements right is the most important step to a perfect fit. Follow this simple guide, and remember to take your time and double-check your numbers. If you need any help during the measuring process, please don’t hesitate to call our team on 1800 482 777 or visit our contact form.

Spring System: The minimum width is 300mm (with a minimum drop of 800mm) or 400mm wide for drops under 800mm. 

Motorised System: The minimum size is 525mm wide by 400mm high. Please contact us for maximum size specifications.

Before you start

• What you’ll need: A metal tape measure, a pen and paper, and a step ladder if needed. 
• Measure every window: Even if they look the same, windows in the same room can have slight differences. Measure each one individually. 
• Measure to the millimetre (mm): For a precise fit, all measurements must be in millimetres.
• Check for obstructions: Look for things that might get in the way of the blind frame, such as winders, locks, latches,  handles or mullions. 

Choose your style

This is your first and most important decision. To make the right choice, it’s essential to first understand your roll type.

• Inside mount (recess fit) This is when the blind fits neatly inside the window frame (the recess).
  
• Choose this if: You have enough clear, unobstructed depth in your window frame. It provides a clean, built-in look.
  
  • Inside Mount – Forward Roll: The fabric rolls off the front of the tube, away from the window. This is ideal for clearing obstructions like handles and offers a very flush, clean finish within the recess.
    
  • Inside Mount – Rear Roll: The fabric rolls off the back of the tube, closer to the window. This provides a tighter fit against the window, minimising light gap, but may interfere with obstructions.
    
• Outside Mount (Face fit) This is when the blind is mounted on the wall or architrave outside the window frame.
  
• Choose this if: Your window recess is too shallow, has obstructions (like large handles), or you prefer to block out more light by covering a larger area around the window.
  
  
  
  

Measuring Inside Mount

Follow these steps to measure inside your window frame (recess) for a Forward Roll. This mount is ideal for clearing obstructions like handles and provides a clean, flush finish with your wall.

Step 1: Check your recess depth

You must have enough clear space inside your window frame for the headbox (pelmet) and side tracks.

• Top clearance (for the headbox): In the top section of your window (the first 85mm from the top), you need a minimum of 64mm of clear, unobstructed depth.
  
• Side and bottom clearance (for the tracks): For the rest of the window’s height (from 85mm down to the sill), you need a minimum of 26mm of clear, unobstructed depth.

Important: If you don’t have this required depth, you will need to select an Outside Mount (Face Fit).

Step 2: Measure the WIDTH

Window frames are often not perfectly square. To ensure a correct fit, you must measure the width in three places:

• Measure the width at the Top.
• Measure the width in the Middle.
• Measure the width at the Bottom.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three measurements. This ensures your blind will fit perfectly, even if the window is tapered.

Step 3: Measure the DROP (Height)

You also need to measure the drop (or “height”) in three places:

• Measure the height on the Left.
• Measure the height in the Centre.
• Measure the height on the Right.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three measurements. We build a perfectly square blind frame, so using the smallest height ensures it will fit. Our expanding light-seal is designed to fill any small gaps created by an unlevel windowsill.

Measuring Rear Roll

Follow these steps to measure inside your window frame (recess) for a Rear Roll. It fits deep in the recess (close to the glass) and leaves your internal windowsill space free.

Step 1: Check your recess depth

You must have enough clear, unobstructed depth inside your window frame. Check your depth from the window glass (or first obstruction) to the front edge of the recess. This mount is usually not suitable for windows with obstructions like handles or winders.

• Minimum Depth (Partial Recess): You need at least 26mm of clear depth. With this option, the headbox (pelmet) will protrude slightly from the window recess.
• Flush Fit (Fully Recessed): For the blind to sit perfectly flush with your wall for a seamless, built-in look, you need 64mm of clear depth.

Important: You must have at least the minimum 26mm depth. If you have less than 26mm, or if you have any obstructions in the recess, you will need to select an Outside Mount (Face Fit).

Step 2: Measure the WIDTH

Window frames are often not perfectly square. To ensure a correct fit, you must measure the width in three places:

• Measure the width at the Top.
• Measure the width in the Middle.
• Measure the width at the Bottom.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three measurements. This ensures your blind will fit perfectly, even if the window is tapered.

Step 3: Measure the DROP (Height)

You also need to measure the drop (or “height”) in three places:

• Measure the height on the Left.
• Measure the height in the Centre.
• Measure the height on the Right.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three measurements. We build a perfectly square blind frame, so using the smallest height ensures it will fit. Our expanding light-seal is designed to fill any small gaps created by an unlevel windowsill.

Measuring Outside Mount

For a outside mount the goal is to cover the window opening entirely. You will need at least 25mm of flat mounting surface on the wall or architrave the entire way around your window.

Note: Choose this option if your window recess depth is restricted by a fly screen track or if you prefer the look of the blind covering the architrave.

For windows WITH an Architrave/Trim:

Measure to the outside edge of the architrave. This ensures complete coverage.

1. Width: Measure from the outside edge of the left architrave to the outside edge of the right architrave.
2. Measure the width at the Top.
3. Measure the width in the Middle.
4. Measure the width at the Bottom.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three measurements. This ensures your blind will fit perfectly, even if the window is tapered.

Drop (Height): Measure from the outside edge of the top architrave to the top of your window sill, or to the outside edge of the bottom architrave if you have one.

5. Measure the height on the Left.
6. Measure the height in the Centre.
7. Measure the height on the Right.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three measurements. This ensures your blind will fit perfectly, even if the window is tapered.

For windows WITHOUT an Architrave/Trim:

You will be mounting the blind system directly onto the flat wall around your window. You must add an overlap to your window opening measurements to make room for the hardware (pelmet and tracks).

Important: Check for wall obstructions first Before measuring, check the flat wall around your window for obstructions (light switches, vents, etc.). While the hardware requires a bare minimum of 25mm of flat wall to be mounted, the side tracks are actually 42mm wide and the top pelmet is 85mm high.

To ensure the tracks align perfectly with the edge of your window opening (and don’t overhang into the glass area), we use these full hardware dimensions. You must check that you have at least 42mm of clear, flat wall space on the sides and 85mm of clear space above the opening. If any obstructions are in this area, you will not have enough clear space to mount the system as intended.

1. Width: Measure the exact window opening, then add a minimum of 42mm to each side (84mm total).
2. Measure the width at the Top.
3. Measure the width in the Middle.
4. Measure the width at the Bottom.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three final measurements.

5. Height: Measure the exact window opening, then add a minimum of 85mm to the top and 25mm to the bottom.
6. Measure the height on the Left.
7. Measure the height in the Centre.
8. Measure the height on the Right.

Provide us with the SMALLEST of these three final measurements.

Why Outside Mounts require an overlap

The “extra dimensions” or “overlap” you add are the minimum physical space required to mount this hardware.

• For Windows WITH Architraves: Your architrave is the mounting surface. This is why it must have at least 25mm of flat, mountable space for the tracks to be installed. By measuring to the outside edge of the architraves, you are providing the exact total dimensions for the blind frame to sit securely on top of them.
  
• For Windows WITHOUT Architraves (Plaster Walls): Since there’s no trim, we must create this mounting surface by adding specific amounts to your window opening size. These additions correspond directly to the size of the components:
  
  • +85mm (Top): Required for the height of the top pelmet.
  • +42mm (Each Side): Required for the width of the side tracks.
  • +25mm (Bottom): Required for the height of the bottom track/seal.

In both cases, these measurements ensure the system is mounted securely on the wall, completely sealing the window for a total blockout.

Checklist / Common mistakes

Have you labeled your measurements clearly? (e.g., “Bedroom 1 Width,” “Bedroom 1 Height”). 

Did you use a metal tape measure? Soft tapes can stretch and be inaccurate. 

Did you measure straight? Measuring on an angle or bending the tape will give you an incorrect, longer measurement. 

Motorisation

Motorisation details (For motorised blinds only)

If you are ordering a motorised blind, you need to specify which side the motor and its charging port should be located on.

How to choose your motor side

Stand inside your room, facing the window. Consider which side of the window is easier to access or is closer to a power outlet for convenient charging.

When placing your order, you will be asked to select either:

• Left charging port side
• Right charging port side

Choosing your frame colour

This colour selection applies to all the visible aluminium components of your blind’s full frame system.

The frame includes:

• The top Headbox (or hoodbox) that houses the blind roller.
• The Left and Right Side Rails that the fabric glides within.
• The Bottom U-Channel.

This complete frame ensures no light bleeds around the edges of the fabric, providing the perfect blackout effect.

Tips for selecting a colour:

• To blend in: For the most seamless and integrated look, match the frame colour to your existing window trim (architrave) or the window frame itself. White is the most popular choice for matching standard white window frames.
• To create a contrast: Choose a bold colour like Black or Monument to make a design statement. A dark frame can act as a striking border against a light-coloured wall, elegantly framing the view outside when the blind is open.
• Monument colour: This is a very popular contemporary dark charcoal grey. It is designed to match the Colorbond® Monument colour used on many modern window frames, roofs, and gutters in Australia.

Fabric colour

Our fabric combines the functionality of a blockout with the aesthetic appeal of a soft, lightly textured fabric. In a range of 12 contemporary colours, we are confident that there is a colour choice to suit your needs. All colours have a universal white back which will help keep the heat out in summer and the warmth in during winter.

See the colours and feel the texture for yourself. Order your free Coverlight Blind fabric samples today for just $12 shipping.

We make this decision 100% risk-free. When you’re ready to purchase, you’ll receive a $12 discount code to refund your shipping cost.

Stack your savings

This $12 refund is in addition to any other discount, meaning you can get up to 20% off your full order during promotional periods, plus get your sample shipping cost back.

About our premium soft foam blockout fabric

Designed for those who demand more than just darkness, this fabric represents the pinnacle of textile engineering—combining superior light blocking capabilities with industry-leading health and safety certifications.

Key Features and benefits

Superior blockout technology
Enjoy complete privacy and darkness. Our Soft Foam Backed construction is engineered to block out light effectively, making it the perfect solution for bedrooms, media rooms, and nurseries.

Certified safe for your family
We believe the air inside your home should be as clean as possible. This fabric is engineered with your health in mind:

• Greenguard® Gold Certified: Ensures low chemical emissions, significantly improving indoor air quality.
• Oeko-Tex® Standard 100: Independently tested to be free from harmful substances, ensuring there is absolutely no risk to your health.
• PVC and Lead-Free: Manufactured without PVC or Lead (Pb), making it an eco-friendlier and safer choice for your household.

Advanced hygiene and mould resistance
Keep your blinds cleaner for longer. The fabric is treated with Ultra-Fresh® antimicrobial additives, which actively control the growth of unwanted microbes. This provides continuous odour control and protects the fabric against mould, mildew, and stain-causing bacteria.

Durability and easy maintenance
Life gets messy, but your blinds don’t have to. Featuring a specialised Fabric Protection System, this material is designed to repel dirt and improve durability.

• Easy to Clean: Simply wipe down with a sponge, mild detergent, and clean warm water.
• 5-Year Warranty: We are confident this fabric will stand the test of time, backed by a comprehensive 5-year guarantee on fabric integrity.

Safety compliant
Sleep soundly knowing your blinds meet the highest safety standards. This fabric is Flame Retardant, complying with General FR Requirements (Classes 2-9c) and tested to rigorous standards (AS1530.2 & AS1530.3).

Technical Specifications

• Fabric Type: Soft Foam Backed Blockout
• Width: 3.0 Metres (Ideal for wide windows with fewer joins)
• Applications: Blackout Blinds, Roller Blinds, Roman Blinds, Panel Glides
• Certifications: Greenguard® Gold, Oeko-Tex®, Ultra-Fresh® Antimicrobial
• Composition: PVC Free, Lead-Free
• Fire Rating: Flame Retardant (AS1530.2 & AS1530.3)
• Warranty: 5-Year Fabric Warranty