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Blinds Glossary
Don't know your roman blinds from your roller blinds? Sidewinder from your side fix?
Our glossary teaches you every thing you need to know about blinds, with descriptions that everyone can understand.
Aluminium Blinds
Used to refer to venetian blinds constructed of horizontal strips of aluminium.
Automatic Cord Lock
Geared mechanism that allows a venetian blind to be raised/lowered to any position.
Blackout Blinds
Usually refers to a roller blind, blackout blinds have a coating on the rear of the fabric to prevent light penetration.
Bobble Chain
Plastic chain which is used on vertical blinds, The bobble chain attaches to the bottom weights and ensures the smooth operation and uniform appearance of the blind.
Bottom Weights
Weights, usually injection moulded plastic which are placed in the pocket of a vertical blind louvre and stabiles the blind.
Cafe Rod
A type of roller blind with a shaped bottom finish through which a wooden or metal rod is inserted.
Children's Blinds
Usually refers to a blackout roller blind to prevent light penetration and are ideal for children's bedrooms / light sleepers.
Conservatory Roof Blinds
Custom made roof blinds usually with high shading and thermal properties.
Dim-Out Blinds
Usually refers to a roller blind, blackout blinds have a coating on the rear of the fabric to prevent light penetration.
Face fix
A method of fitting the blinds to the face wall.
GGL Code
The prefix code on a VELUX® window which indentifies the type, VELUX® blinds are ordered not by size but via the window code.
Headrail
Headrails are used in venetian and vertical blinds and is the part that contains the operating mechanism.
Louvres
Strips of blind fabric which hang vertically, refers to vertical blinds.
Pleated Blinds
Pleated blinds have crisp, horizontal pleats forming a concertina effect, A very popular choice for loft windows or any window at an angle.
Raise & Lower Cord Control
Method of raising and lowering a venetian blind by use of a cord control.
Ready Made Blinds
Blinds pre-made in set sizes, customers then trim the blinds to their exact size, Advantages are low cost and fast delivery.
Roller Blinds
Specially stiffened fabric blind which simply rolls onto a tube when operated. Very popular and economical window treatment.
Roman Blinds
Soft fabric blinds which gather into pleats when raised.
Scallop Blinds
Roller blinds which have a scalloped finish at the bottom usually with the addition of braid.
Side fix
A method of fitting the blinds to the side walls, usually used with a recess fitting.
Sidewinder
A mechanism for operating a roller blind, located at one end of the blind and allowing easy and accurate positioning.
Siesta Blinds
A blackout blind for a VELUX® window.
Tilt Cord Control
Method of rotating the slats [venetian blinds] or louvres [vertical blinds] by use of a control cord.
Tilt Wand Control
Method of rotating the slats [venetian blinds] or louvres [vertical blinds] by use of a control rod.
Top fix
A method of fitting the blinds to the ceiling.
Trucks
Used on on vertical blinds and is part of the mechanism within the headrail, The fabric is attached to the trucks [via hangers] which move smoothly along a guide rail opening and closing the blind.
VELUX® Blinds
A type of blind manufactured specically for VELUX® Windows commonly found in loft spaces.
VELUX® Windows
A range of windows specically desingned for lofts and situations where the window needs to be installed at an angle.
Venetian Blinds
Blinds constructed of horizontal strips of wood, aluminium or PVC, Gives a modern look to home or office and a large degree of light control.
Vertical Blinds
Strips of fabric [louvres] suspended vertically from a headrail. Immensely practical blind which comes into it's own on larger sizes.
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Well pleased with blinds, just gave mesurements that was it.good looking, fitted well no messing well done will use you again,,,
Very pleased
The whole process from ordering to fitting went really smoothly. The blinds were good quality, fitted well and I would definitely use this company ...
Blinds too long and missing minor fixings
Blinds themselves were fine but all three much too long . Also missing were screws and Velcro strips for attaching pelmet.
Quick, easy and efficient
I hadn't heard of Blinds 2go until I did a google search. Glad I did.! I didn't want to bother buying an oversized blind which I had to cut down. I ...
Blinds
Blinds made to size excellent finish lovely material high standards
Brilliant!
I am quite wary of buying online but I have now ordered from Blinds2go three times. I have requested various samples each time and they have always ...
colour is nice and blackout works well but delivery took ages and mechanism needed fixing.
Good quality and colour was exactly as free sample. Black out lining works well. Delivery was quite slow. The mechanism needed fixing by my husband.
Roller blinds
Very pleased with the roller blinds, good quality and very good service, the samples sent for before ordering the blinds were a good help in deciding ...
Fantastic product
Very easy to follow instructions, look great up.
Fantastic
Value, quality what more can you asked for. Bought 3 blinds now so pleased.
Old type an dont work properly
Old type an dont work properly
Don't waste your money!
I found a fabric that I liked which was shown as that it could be made in either a roller blind or roman blind. I clicked onto the roman blind as it ...
Best company
This company is so fantastic, i have purchased all my blinds from this company five stars
As good as expected
The blind took a little longer than expected,but was not really in urgent need of it. The whole process of ordering etc was simple. The blind itself ...
Rubbish
Measured my wall Received blinds shorter than this Blinds have an adjustable mechanism on one side therefore would've expected the blinds to be a ...
Excellent service and products
Ordered on recommendation from a friend. Very easy and comprehensive instructions on how to measure and for. Very fast delivery and excellent product
Delivery
The delivery time unexceptical
Poor finish
Asembled blind is easy. Delivery time is good to. But finish look on fixing point is terable. Everyting is exposed. No covering supplied. Bit cheap ...
Perfection, AGAIN!
Precisely as ordered, high quality product, best price I found & delivered promptly in perfect condition. I'm a returning customer who's pleased to ...
Good service
Spot on would use again
Excellent service and quality
Purchased 3 blinds. Arrived promptly and were easy to fit. Look amazing and work perfectly
Excellent
I was a bit apprehensive buying blinds online. However, was I surprised. Very well made. Excellent quality. Priced lower than the High Street. I ...
Bathroom Roller Blind.
The biggest problem with the blind was, What pattern to order, The sizes were taken, and double checked, The online ordering was easy to use. When ...
Excellent products and service.
Ordered 2 blinds and a pair of curtains. Great service and excellent quality products. Blinds were very easy to fit. Thoroughly recommend this ...
Value for money
Blind looks great - just like real wood but not as expensive
Great service
I have bought 3 different sets of blinds from this company. Their service is second to none, the blinds are of a very good quality and are easy to ...
Good value and service
Very pleased with purchase. Good quality blinds for a reasonable price, easy to use website and goods delivered when promised. Will use this company ...
Excellent purchase
We are delighted with our new blind and would recommend Blinds 2go. Plenty of choice, transparent pricing. Good instructions for measuring and ...
Brilliant
We have had 2 windows done -4 blinds- using Blinds 2go before our new order went in and they have been brilliant. Easy to put up-use a batten- and ...
Fantastic!
Fantastic, great service. Love our blinds, great quality and value for money. They even arrived earlier than expected. Second time we've used ...
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