These are the most common terms used on our site
Aluminium Blinds - Used to refer to venetian blinds constructed of horizontal strips of aluminium
Blackout Blinds- Usually refers to a roller blind, blackout blinds have a coating on the rear of the fabric to prevent light penetration
Blinds size/ Exact fit. This means measuring so that the blind hangs on the outside of the window.
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.As a general guide 1 link of chain is sufficent enough for one slat. So for example, if you have 25 slats on a blind 50 links of chain should be enough. Remember when ordering chain to order enough for both sides.
Bottom Weights - Weights, usually injection moulded plastic] which are placed in the pocket of a vertical blind louvre and stabiles the blind
Children's Blinds - Usually refers to a blackout roller blind to prevent light penetration and are ideal for children's bedrooms / light sleepers
Conservatory Blinds- Custom made 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
Exact Fitting- On a vertical blind this refers to fitting the blind to the outside of the window, On a roller blind this refers to "cloth size" ie the amount of material needed to make your blinds to your measurements.
Fabric size - Roller blinds meaurements-
Roller blinds are the only product with the fabric size option.
Fabric size is most commonly chosen when you know the exact size of the fabric you need to cover a recess and are looking to fit the blind outside the recess of your window
Face fix- A method of fitting the blinds to the face wall
Headrail - Headrails are used in venetian and vertical blinds and is the part that contains the operating mechanism
Hem to Hem- Measurement used to calculate the size of a vertical blind slat. Literally measure from the top to the botton of an existing slat when ordering replacements.
Louvres- Strips of blind fabric which hang vertically, refers to vertical blinds
Meaurement Units
For example did you measure in MM,CM or inches, this helps us make your blinds to correct sizes
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
Perfect fit Blinds- Snap fit in seconds
Raise & Lower Cord Control - Method of raising and lowering a venetian blind by use of a cord control
Recess Fitting- This means fitting inside of your window sill
Roller Blinds - Specially stiffened fabric blind which simply rolls onto a tube when operated. Very popular and economical window treatment
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
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
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
Lancashire rose blinds your one stop shop for roller blinds, vertical blinds, blackout roller blinds, wooden blinds, aluminium blinds and perfect fit blinds.If you need any help during the ordering process please cal us on 0800 975 5311
