Close
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.
Blinds
Blinds were very good quality, better than major retailer.
Good service blinds great.
Good service blinds great.
Fantastic product and service
Fantastic experience from initial research on website to placing order, obtaining free samples and delivery and quality of product. Website easy to ...
Excellent quality blinds
Excellent quality blinds. Easily fitted. Quick delivery.
Excellent service and quality look …
Excellent service and quality look great now up and such value will recommend.
Easy Fit, Great product - even for a novice like me
blinds came in good time, correspondence from seller was polite and informative - the email containing instructions on how to fit the blind gave me ...
Was really pleased with quality anf fit …
Was really pleased with quality and fit of the blinds. I shall be ordering more. Did not know delivery date. Luckily it did not rain on day of ...
Large Kitchen Blind
First I ordered a sample which came very quickly. The website is easy to use and order. When I received the blind it was of good quality and had a ...
Huge range .....fair price + excellent …
Huge range .....fair price + excellent delivery time. Have used twice and will be back when required. Thank you.
My blind was delivered within the …
My blind was delivered within the expected time and I was extremely pleased with the product. It was just as expected, very good quality and very ...
This is the second time I have used …
This is the second time I have used this company to buy blinds for Velux windows. Provided you get the code off the window, these blinds are ...
Great customer service but not good …
Great customer service but not good quality of blinds.
The blinds look great and were easy to …
The blinds look great and were easy to fix as I had help from my son. He held them in place while I screwed them into position. This assistance was ...
Poor quality ...
I ordered a simple hinged shutter to complete a garage conversion. It turned into a bit of a saga, faulty frames sent three times (wrong size, wrong ...
The blinds sent weren't the right …
The blinds sent weren't the right length (15cm out from what we ordered!)
Good blinds and wide rage for all …
Good blinds and wide rage for all rooms. I will allways use this company as they make blind fitting easy DIY. Saves loads of money aswell. Will ...
Prompt service and good quality blinds.
Prompt service and good quality blinds.
Happy
Free sample came next day, delivery was slightly over initial expected date but it was around Easter bank holidays...all in all great product, value ...
Total waste of money
Blind did not fit as per accurate measurement and in trying to fit it it became damaged so we were unable to return it. A total waste of £45. We've ...
Excelllent
Third order I have had from Blind 2go...excellent service,quality & fit
very easy to use site and a good …
very easy to use site and a good quality end result with no problems, what more can anybody expect. Thanks.
Excellent service
Excellent service. Blind was delivered on time and left in a secure place. It fits perfectly and the instructions were very clear. Only issue I had ...
Fantastic service, superb quality. I wouldn't shop anywhere else.
Second time using Blinds2go and I wouldn't buy anywhere else. Made to measure ordering is so easy to do online, and fitting is absolutely ...
Easy to use website
Easy to use website, great range, quick delivery have used this company twice now and won't go anywhere else.
Excellent service and product
Excellent service and product
Great service
Great service
Room changer
Easy to measure very quick delivery easy to install and excellent quality would definitely recommend to friends and family
Start to finish - The Best
It is so easy to order a product from you. You then promptly acknowledge the order. You then keep the customer informed of the job progress. ...
A little pricier than other blinds but …
A little pricier than other blinds but absolutely worth it, even my husband was impressed. They were up in no time!
Although
Although, I'm happy with the prices and the quality. Delivery, however, was very disorganised and failed to let me know on first delivery date until ...
BACK TO TOP
