More and more people are choosing blinds for
their homes to accompany curtains or even just on
their own. We have put this guide together to help you choose the
right blind for your window.
- Flat when lowered (pulled down)
- Form attractive pleats or folds when raised
- Do not take up much space on your window sill when lowered
- Practical and easy to use
- Blinds are sold with all the fixings you will
require
- Made from durable fabric which is rolled up and down whilst
attached to fixings
- Blinds are sold with all the fixings you will require
- Made from strips of durable fabric suspended from a fitting at
the top of your window
- Rods at each side of the window allow the strips to be twisted
to let in more or less light as required
- Cords are used to draw the blinds back in the
same way as curtains
- Suitable for a modern and minimalist room
- Completely block out natural light
- Ideal for children’s bedrooms
- Available as roller blinds only
Blinds can be fitted inside or outside of the window recess.
- Check that your recess is not obstructed in any way that would
stop the blind being lowered correctly
- Use a metal tape measure as this will be more accurate
- Measure the total width from A to B
- Measure the total width from C to D
- Measure in several places to allow for variation or
irregularity in your windows (take the average measurement)
- This may be necessary if the recess is less than 7.5cm
(3”) deep
- This may be necessary if the window opens inwards
- This may be necessary if the window is not straight as the
blind may not roll down correctly
- Decide how far you want the blind to overlap on each side of
your window - we recommend about 5cm (2”)
- Measure from A to B adding a further 5cm (2”) to account
for the operating mechanism (you may whish to add more overlap to
prevent light appearing around the edge of our blind)
- Now measure from C to D for the length you require
If you need to reduce the width of a roller blind to fit into a
window recess we recommend that you follow these guide lines:
- Use a metal tape measure to measure from the outside edge of
each bracket
- Deduct the width of the winding mechanism from this measurement
before you cut the blind to the desired
length
- Unwind the blind and use a mini hacksaw to cut
the tube
- Cut down the length of the fabric using sharp scissors –
be sure you cut in a straight line
- Wind the fabric back onto the tube and put the
blind in place as normal
- We recommend that all our blinds are cared for
according to the care instructions provided
- Blinds can be dusted with a synthetic or
feather duster
- Fabric blinds can also be vacuumed with the
upholstery attachment on your vacuum cleaner
- Never wash a fabric blind using soap and
water
We’re always happy to
help - if you would like more guidance please call us on 08451 65
65 65 or ask in store
