Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best type of blind for the sides of my conservatory?

You can have almost any type of blind in a conservatory but there are certain blinds that lend themselves to conservatories. They are pleated, vertical, Venetian, roman and woodweave. The New Perfect Fit Blinds have been designed specifically for conservatories and require no drilling for installation. Each of these is summarised at the bottom of the page.

Will the new blinds take away the use of my window sills?

Vertical blinds will mean that you cannot use the sills for plants and ornaments. The benefit of this can of course mean that vertical blinds give a modern uncluttered look. The best blinds for close fitting are Perfect Fit Blinds in either 20mm pleated fabric or 25mm Venetian slats

Will the blinds stop my furniture fading?

All blinds except those made from very sheer fabrics will protect your furniture from fading. Of course you may want the blinds to be open to see the garden so the furniture will not be protected. If the item is in shade it should not fade.

Can I have Roller Blinds in my conservatory?

Roller blinds can be fitted to conservatories but great care must be taken in fabric choice, as a cheap fabric will lose its colour and will curl at the edges over time. We can advise on fabrics that are suitable for fitting in Conservatories. They would be made to outroll to miss the handles of the opening windows.

Do I have one blind per window or can you "double up"?

You can "double up" or even "triple up" if the sections are not too wide. Verticals, Woodweave and Venetians are particularly suitable for this. Pleated and Romans are not quite so suitable. The advantage of doing this is that you have fewer blinds to operate.

Where will you fit the blinds?

This will be discussed when we visit to measure up, There are so many styles of conservatory on the market that we have to survey each job as it comes. We have been installing in conservatories for over 12 years and will know where to fit in your conservatory. Some installations require fixing battens so that the blinds do not hit the window handles.

           Can the blinds be motorised?

We can supply motorization to Verticals, venetians, roller and pleated blinds.

            Can I choose the control sides for my blinds?

You can choose the control sides and in the case of Vertical blinds the draw options. You can also have a wand operation for vertical blinds.

Vertical Blinds. – A lot of control for light and privacy. Choice of 600 fabrics.

Venetian Blinds. – Can tilt the slats for shade whilst not losing line of sight to the garden. Many colours including wood look and real wood.

Perfect Fit Blinds. – A blind that fits against the glass area of the conservatory. Very neat fit requiring no drilling.

Pleated Blinds. – These come in 20mm & 25mm pleats good range of fabrics.

Wood weave. –  Fantastic natural wood product that is particularly suitable for the traditional wood look conservatory but also looks good in the modern styles.

Roman Blinds. – Very homely look as they are made from curtain fabric. The conservatory always looks well finished in romans.

Roller Blinds. – A very simple treatment with choice of finishing looks with poles. Can be awkward to fit in some shaped conservatories

 

Note: There are 2 main categories for blinds.

Up or down. The blinds are either up and not in use or partially or fully down. These are Roller, Pleated, Roman and Woodweave.

Look Through. The blinds are normally across the window and you can adjust the blind angle. These are Vertical and Venetian.

Please come to our showroom or call us should you need any further information.