Avoid common mistakes to make the right choice for your home.
Roller blinds offer clean lines, energy-saving benefits, and a modern aesthetic.
Remember, roller blinds are not only practical but also an opportunity to enhance your living space.
Unfortunately, it’s common for mistakes to sneak into the process, particularly when choosing to DIY, compromising both functionality and aesthetics of your Roller Blinds. To ensure a smooth and successful roller blind selection and installation, it’s crucial to steer clear of missteps.
Firstly let’s delve into what are roller blinds.
What are Roller Blinds?
Roller blinds are a popular choice for window treatments due to their simplicity, functionality, and aesthetic appeal.
Roller blinds consist of a stiffened fabric attached to a aluminum roller. They can be adjusted using different mechanisms.
- Blockout Blinds: These completely block out light and come in various colors and styles. They’re ideal for bedrooms and areas where privacy is crucial.
- Translucent and Light Filter Roller Blinds: These allow filtered light to enter the room while maintaining privacy during the day. Even though you can’t see out, note at night if the lights are on, your silhouette will be visible through translucent blinds.
- Mesh and Sunscreen Roller Blinds: Designed to filter harsh UV radiation, they offer daytime privacy and energy-saving benefits.
- Dual Blinds: Dual roller blind or double blinds systems have a double bracket, typically one for a blockout blind and the other for a mesh fabric. Each blind can be independently adjusted. These type of blinds are also known as Day and Night Blinds.
- Motorised Roller Blinds: Motorising and automating your roller blinds will enable you to take home living to the next level. Click here.
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Components and Function
Roller blinds operate on a simple yet effective mechanism. Here’s how they work:
- Fabric: The stiffened fabric is attached to a roller (usually made of aluminum).
- Mounting: The roller is mounted on the outside or inside of a window frame depending on the desired need.
- Pull Mechanism: You can adjust the blinds using a chain, spring-loaded system, or motorised controls.
- Types: Choose from blockout, light filter, or sunscreen roller blinds based on your needs.
- Light Control: Adjust the blinds to control the amount of light entering the room.
- Privacy: Maintain privacy during the day without compromising on natural light.
- Energy Efficiency: Sunscreen blinds help block heat from the sun, reducing energy consumption.
- Roller Blinds are so versatile, that they are suitable for all rooms.
5 Common Mistakes
Consider the purpose of the blinds (privacy, light control, or aesthetics) before making a decision.
Invest in durable fabrics that withstands daily use.
The choice of fabric for roller blinds is not merely about aesthetics but also functionality. Different fabrics offer varying properties, influencing their performance.
Cheap Roller Blind fabrics unfortunately crease, discolour and edges start to fray and falter before you know it. There are many attractive low price offers and off the shelf blinds but don’t be fooled, in the long run you will end up spending more.
Ensure you select a honest and reputable Blinds company that can discuss the performance of blind fabrics and show you samples.
Measure your windows accurately to ensure a perfect fit.
The dimensions of your roller blinds play a pivotal role in their appearance and effectiveness. Whether opting for an inside or outside mount, precise measurements are imperative.
For an inside mount:
- Measure the width across the inside of the window frame at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Determine the ‘drop,’ which is the distance from the inside top of the frame to the top of the window sill.
For an outside mount:
- Measure the width from the outer edge of the frame or, if absent, add an extra 40mm on each side of the window opening.
- Measure the drop from the top of the frame or opening down to the top of the sill, ensuring a minimum width of 50mm above the window for fixing the controls.
Regardless of mount type, meticulously record measurements in millimeters and double-check for accuracy.
Its important to note that Installing Roller Blinds can sometimes be tricky particularly if your windows are not completely squared.
Understanding the implications of mount types is crucial in achieving desired outcomes.
Outside mounts excel in light blockage and offer flexibility in placement relative to the window, potentially creating an illusion of larger windows.
On the other hand, inside mounts contribute to a minimalist aesthetic, ideal for smaller spaces, and showcase window frames.
Roller Blinds come in various designs—choose one that complements your interior.
Ideally consult with a reputable and trustworthy Blinds company to help you choose and keep you up to speed with the latest trends and options.
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This article was written by the friendly team at Top Spot Blinds - Melbourne.
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