Our glossary teaches you every thing you need to know about blinds, with descriptions that everyone can understand.
Used to refer to venetian blinds constructed of horizontal strips of aluminium.
Geared mechanism that allows a venetian blind to be raised/lowered to any position.
Usually refers to a roller blind, blackout blinds have a coating on the rear of the fabric to prevent light penetration.
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.
Weights, usually injection moulded plastic which are placed in the pocket of a vertical blind louvre and stabiles the blind.
A type of roller blind with a shaped bottom finish through which a wooden or metal rod is inserted.
Usually refers to a blackout roller blind to prevent light penetration and are ideal for children's bedrooms / light sleepers.
Custom made roof blinds usually with high shading and thermal properties.
Usually refers to a roller blind, blackout blinds have a coating on the rear of the fabric to prevent light penetration.
A method of fitting the blinds to the face wall.
The prefix code on a VELUX® window which indentifies the type, VELUX® blinds are ordered not by size but via the window code.
Headrails are used in venetian and vertical blinds and is the part that contains the operating mechanism.
Strips of blind fabric which hang vertically, refers to vertical blinds.
Pleated blinds have crisp, horizontal pleats forming a concertina effect, A very popular choice for loft windows or any window at an angle.
Method of raising and lowering a venetian blind by use of a cord control.
Blinds pre-made in set sizes, customers then trim the blinds to their exact size, Advantages are low cost and fast delivery.
Specially stiffened fabric blind which simply rolls onto a tube when operated. Very popular and economical window treatment.
Soft fabric blinds which gather into pleats when raised.
Roller blinds which have a scalloped finish at the bottom usually with the addition of braid.
A method of fitting the blinds to the side walls, usually used with a recess fitting.
A mechanism for operating a roller blind, located at one end of the blind and allowing easy and accurate positioning.
A blackout blind for a VELUX® window.
Method of rotating the slats [venetian blinds] or louvres [vertical blinds] by use of a control cord.
Method of rotating the slats [venetian blinds] or louvres [vertical blinds] by use of a control rod.
A method of fitting the blinds to the ceiling.
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.
A type of blind manufactured specically for VELUX® Windows commonly found in loft spaces.
A range of windows specically desingned for lofts and situations where the window needs to be installed at an angle.
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.
Strips of fabric [louvres] suspended vertically from a headrail. Immensely practical blind which comes into it's own on larger sizes.