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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.
Great product, great service and easy to install
Just bought some perfect fit blinds from blinds to go and they are fab, I would happily buy more for other windows in my house.
Blackout blind
Lovely blind easy to fit. Also kept up to date when the blind was to be delivered. Would recommend buying from Blinds 2go.
Venetian blinds
I was a bit skeptical about ordering from online,but blinds to go are amazing! So much choice! I ordered three venetian blinds,all which came really ...
Great product prompt delivery
I was very impressed with the quality of the blind, the website made it easy to measure and order, and i was kept up to date on the progress via ...
Short cords
I have to reach over the sink to operate the blinds and find that the cords are not long enough for me to reach.
Venetian blinds
Good quality product, fast delivery
Great product, excellent service.
Lovely blinds, first class updates on progress, delivered exactly on time. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend
VERY WELL PLEASED
Lovely product, perfect fitting and arrived very quickly. i will be ordering again!
quick delivery and items as ordered
good service
Great product, speedy service
I am delighted with my lime green blind, I initially ordered a few colour samples which were really helpful, a good size to give a clear idea of the ...
Issue
Really good value for money, blind is amazing , had payment issues ended up with 2 blinds and don't have any information how to send one back
Colour guides are disgraceful
I ordered from the expensive soho range as I wanted pure white blinds and the bright white they showed in the picture seemed perfect. I opted for ...
velux blind and conservatory blind
excellent service and speedy delivery. the blinds 2 go blind for the velux window fits perfectly, the conservatory blinds are perfect too and just ...
What a find!
Excellent in all respects. I had been quoted a ludicrous price of the same blinds elsewhere. Ordered over Bank Holiday weekend and received a few ...
Third time lucky... Hopefully
Ordered a shutter, but two panels arrived scratched. Two replacement panels have arrived, but have arrived without any hinges at all, or any holes ...
easy ordering and good price
ordering was easy with all the help needed in measuring up. easy to track the order.
Too short!
Not very happy, the blinds arrived to the wrong address, addressed to number 27 and I live at 26, when they went up they were a good inch short of ...
Happy Customer
I phoned my order in because uncertain of measurement in inches and cms. Lady was very helpful and patience. Love the blind really finishes the ...
Went back on their word
I placed an order of £470, was told on the phone I would get a discount next time I ordered as I was ordering quite a few blinds, I needed more time ...
So Simple
I bought their own version of blinds for velux windows. They arrived within a couple of days, were incredibly simple to put up - just 4 screws for ...
Highly recommended!
Excellent! Great value, good quality blinds. They were easy to fit. Speedy delivery. 5* Thank you.
Very Good
Blinds 2go are excellent blinds fitted perfectly and good quality.
It Worked!
The swatches are a fine idea. Ordered all the ones I thought would MAYBE do, no quibble from Blinds2go. Ordering instructions were very precise & ...
5 star quality
Amazing quality, brilliant service, easy to read instructions, have now bought more blinds for my lounge and dining room i am so impressed! I have ...
Good quality
Really pleased with my curtains... The blackout fabric really makes the difference ....
Great bilnds
Great blinds easy to fit
Excellent
Quick delivery, perfect fitting and good quality. Veey happy with my new bathroom blindes. I highly recomend Blinds 2 go :-)
very happy customer
would defo recommend this company ...really happy with my order...fit perfect...good quality plus easy to fit myself
Great service
Easy to use website, efficient delivery service. I purchased a bathroom blind, waterproof and wipe clean ( seahorse pattern). Very happy with it, ...
roller blinds
I found website easy to use. Blinds arrived within 48 hours. Simple instructions, job done.
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