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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.
Exactly what I wanted
It was much easier than I expected to instal the blinds. I had all three up in less than an hour. And the "black out" blinds are very effective.
Excellent Service
My made to measure curtains were exactly what I was looking for. Delivery was on time as stated by Blinds2go. Would not hesitate to use again.
makes my room almost complete
easy to fit all works and looks great
EASY PEASY
Sent for quite a few samples before I decided on the material of my new kitchen blinds. Now up they were easy to fit and look great. Have already ...
Superb Vertical Blinds.
Could not believe the price quoted for made to measure blinds. Ordered one as a trial. Was totally delighted with the fit, so I ordered another one ...
fab product
Really impressed by my wooden venetian blinds. .just ordered another and would deffo recomend.
What a fantastic company
I was staggered at the speed of production and quality of the product. From order to delivery was about a week. China couldn't produce anything as ...
Easy peasy
Simple straightforward transaction. Prompt delivery. Product looks fantastic and really easy to fit, will be back for another.
Very happy with Lounge sun blinds and also Very happy with the four blinds I bought in September-October 2014
I was recommended to Blinds 2go from a work colleague. I bought a new house that was completed in August 2014. I initially ordered samples then two ...
very happy with the service and quality
I ordered blinds from this company but wasn't sure if it would turn out alright as I had to do the measuring of the windows. I had nothing to worry ...
far from simple as claimed
the side channels were a complete nightmare to fit especially when working at height. the action of the blind itself is far from smooth. never again ...
delivery too slow
delivery is too slow unless you opt to pay the extra for fast delivery, and in which case not as cheap you may find elsewhere.
Dissatisified
Box broken on arrival, resulting in smashed mechanism. We asked for a replacement over two weeks ago - have been told it is in the post twice.
Fast efficient service
Easy to order, goods arrived when expected and easy to understand instruction in the pack
The curtains are not a pair as the pattern doesn't match up.
Was disappointed with the curtains when they came. The matching cushions and tie backs were fin. The curtains are of poor quality and the lining is ...
Faulty product
I ordered a Roman blind and after one week of fitting the blind is broken. The mechanism for raising and dropping the blind is very poor. The cords ...
Fantastic Service
We chose 4 or 5 samples which came within a matter of days. Once we selected the material and ordered it communications via emails were great and the ...
Does what it says on the tin - quality made to measure blinds
Very pleased with the quality of the blinds. Made to measure fitting meant no adjustment was necessary. Decent metal brackets are a useful feature ...
exelent quality, product,and service.
would not hesitate in recommending this company.easy ordering, product quality first class.
Excellent product and service
I have bought several blinds from blinds2go, both for my old house and my new one. They have always been of the highest quality, great to look at and ...
10 out of 10
First time customer of Blinds2go and will certainly be ordering again. First class service and quality excellent. Thank you Blinds2go Marlene
Roman blinds
Great quality design service and delivery. Would highhly recommend.
Good quality, poor delivery
Cannot fault the blinds, however, paid for next day delivery and got the shipment over 2 days rather than one. Cost me additional money as I had paid ...
EXCELLENT
NEVER WRITE REVIEWS, BUT HAD TO THIS TIME. PRICE EXCELLENT, QUALITY EXCELLENT FITTED THE WINDOW EXACTLY WITH DIMENSIONS GIVEN. DELIVERY SPOT ON, KEPT ...
Blinds 2go offer good products at a good price
I've purchased items on two occasions from Blinds 2go - first a roller blind and more recently a venetian blind. Both items were of good quality, ...
silver aluminium venetian blinds
I found blinds2go searching the web, ive never ordered blinds like this before. I ordered a sample which arrived the next day, very impressed. I ...
Kitchen pvc blind
Excellent product and price. Quick and efficient service with excellent communication.
Very good
Simple to order, very flexible and helpful customer service, couldn't be happier with product considering what I paid!
brilliant service
1 would certainly recomend them
First Class Service
Clear easy to use ordering website and very fast delivery. The curtains are very well made and hang beautifully.
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