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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.
Blinds for the living room
My free sample arrived quickly, as did the order which was just the right colour, The only reservation I have is that I chose made to measure, which ...
Great blinds.
Look lovely up to my windows,easy to fit would recommend to family & friends.Thanks Blinds 2go.
excellent service.
excellent service ,fast delivery well made binds and very helpful over the phone when I had to change my order, would recommend .
Great quality blinds!
Was kept up to date with production of blinds. Arrived on time. Great quality blinds! Easy to install. Would definitely recommend.
Quality
Very please with quality, service received and value for money, delivery in days. Look terrific up and most of all my wife is happy which makes life ...
Great product !.
Easy to order, great service with easy to follow fitting instructions .... ideal for the job.
very satisfied
I ordered blackout blinds for Velux windows and some made to measure curtains for a bedroom. It was really to order on the site, the items were ...
Excellent service and product
I would definitely use them again and would recommend them to my friends
great blind
fast service and fits like a glove.
great blinds!
great blinds easy to fit and speedy delivery!
Good
Good but a bit too exact. Would have expected a couple on mm tolerance As window frame quite deep. Blinds were cut exactly to my measurements which ...
There's a hole in my blind
I just had my blind fitted and sadly there's a hole in it, because it's a black out blind it's like a beam of light coming in. Not had time to tell ...
great product
great product prompt service excellent
Still waiting fora replied.
Bought 4 blinds had a registered Velux fitter fit the blinds. Three are ok but the fourth as soon as I opened them had problems contacted Blins2go. ...
Delighted with my purchase
Ordering online was straight forward and uncomplicated. I was kept up to date with progress and the blinds were delivered perfectly packaged. The ...
Great service, great quality!
Love my blinds! Thank you for a great product and service.
Great blinds.
Easy to fit, look good, recommended product.
Blind didn't come as soon as advertised
Blind didn't come as advertised took longer than the website states. Blind fabric of good quality but fixtures poor, blind keeps falling off window
Lack of Communication and Common Sense
Ordered a pleated blind at the start of this month with an eta of 20th, ordered and money taken. Delivery date passes with no communication, I call ...
Slatted blinds, wooden
Nice product, but note that if you specify an exact size you get the valance cut to size with mitre edges and returns, which isn't what I wanted as ...
Excellent service
We have purchased a few blinds from blinds2go and we have been really pleased with our purchase,lovely made to measure blinds and super quick ...
Good quality blinds but get samples!
The blinds arrived as ordered but unfortunately not the best colour. I did look on the website at white wooden slatted blinds with white tapes. The ...
Great quality and price!
The blinds I purchased for a bedroom where beautifully made and exact to description on the website. I was amazed by the great fit! I would buy from ...
Size matters
We required a 2.4 m. blind and you are one of only a few companies offering that large size. We got the size, colour, price, service and prompt ...
So easy !
Great website and sample swatch service. Easy to order and despatched quickly. Great quality and simple to fit. Very pleased.
Excellent service
Only one criticism is with the length of the pull. Our blind is at a kitchen window with the sink unit between us and it. The pull length is too ...
perfect fit blinds
great product. great service. perfect fit blinds amazing
Excellent Blinds
I love my blinds. They completely change the look if the Windows. Excellent
Strongly recommend
First time using blinds2go and would not hesitate using them again. Blind was good quality at a competitive price. I received the blind within one ...
Excellent
I have now purchased 3 x Matt White Perfect Fit Venetian Blinds for my patio doors and back door. I highly recommend this product as it's easy to fit ...
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