Blinds Glossary

Aluminium Blinds

Used to refer to venetian blinds constructed of horizontal strips of aluminium.

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Automatic Cord Lock

Geared mechanism that allows a venetian blind to be raised/lowered to any position.

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Blackout Blinds

Usually refers to a roller blind, blackout blinds have a coating on the rear of the fabric to prevent light penetration.

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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.

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Bottom Weights

Weights, usually injection moulded plastic which are placed in the pocket of a vertical blind louvre and stabiles the blind.

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Cafe Rod

A type of roller blind with a shaped bottom finish through which a wooden or metal rod is inserted.

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Children's Blinds

Usually refers to a blackout roller blind to prevent light penetration and are ideal for children's bedrooms / light sleepers.

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Conservatory Roof Blinds

Custom made roof blinds usually with high shading and thermal properties.

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Dim-Out Blinds

Usually refers to a roller blind, blackout blinds have a coating on the rear of the fabric to prevent light penetration.

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Face fix

A method of fitting the blinds to the face wall.

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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.

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Headrail

Headrails are used in venetian and vertical blinds and is the part that contains the operating mechanism.

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Louvres

Strips of blind fabric which hang vertically, refers to vertical blinds.

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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.

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Raise & Lower Cord Control

Method of raising and lowering a venetian blind by use of a cord control.

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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.

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Roller Blinds

Specially stiffened fabric blind which simply rolls onto a tube when operated. Very popular and economical window treatment.

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Roman Blinds

Soft fabric blinds which gather into pleats when raised.

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Scallop Blinds

Roller blinds which have a scalloped finish at the bottom usually with the addition of braid.

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Side fix

A method of fitting the blinds to the side walls, usually used with a recess fitting.

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Sidewinder

A mechanism for operating a roller blind, located at one end of the blind and allowing easy and accurate positioning.

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Siesta Blinds

A blackout blind for a VELUX® window.

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Tilt Cord Control

Method of rotating the slats [venetian blinds] or louvres [vertical blinds] by use of a control cord.

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Tilt Wand Control

Method of rotating the slats [venetian blinds] or louvres [vertical blinds] by use of a control rod.

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Top fix

A method of fitting the blinds to the ceiling.

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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.

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VELUX® Blinds

A type of blind manufactured specically for VELUX® Windows commonly found in loft spaces.

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VELUX® Windows

A range of windows specically desingned for lofts and situations where the window needs to be installed at an angle.

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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.

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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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