Description
The BEST VALUE Vertical Blinds in quality and style
For years we've been a national leader in creating vertical blinds to work effortlessly and attractively in any interior setting. As you'll soon discover, Half Price Blinds gives you three sensational vertical blind options. Which one will work best for you?
The classic vertical comes with a variety of features as standard, including:
- Australian custom-made blind handcrafted with love.
- Universal brackets suitable for top, and face fitting.
- Your choice of track Colour
- Wand Control, Your choice of stacking
- Optional sew-in-weights
- Easy to install
- Child safety, all our blinds are supplied with the latest safety devices.
- 2 Year Warranty for your peace of mind.
| Minimum width: | 300mm |
| Maximum width: | 3000mm |
| Minimum drop: | 300mm |
| Maximum drop: | 3000mm |
| Fabric name: | Lisbon Blockout |
| Fabric colour: | Chinchilla |
| Measurement type: | Recess or Face fit |
| Control position: | Left or right side |
| Track Insert: |
Fabric Insert (same colour as your blind)
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| Bottom style: | Weights and chains, chainless weights |
| Slat width | 89mm, 127mm |
| Projection | 68mm recess fit 80mm face fit Projection from back of open blade to the front track. |
| Package contents: | Blind, track, fixing brackets, installation instructions |
How to measure
Measuring your window blinds
No matter what type of blind you require, measuring your windows is easy with our simple instructions.
What you will need
- Tape measure (metal ones are best)
- Pen and paper
Recess Fit (Inside window frame)
When the blinds are required to fit inside the window recess.
Select this option if you wish to supply the size of the recess into which the blinds will fit. To provide this measurement, select "inside recess" as the measurement option. This will require measurement of the window in 3 places, as shown to the right; please provide us with the smallest measurement.
On all blinds except Roller Blinds and Vision Blinds we will deduct a small amount to ensure the blinds clear the sides and bottom of the recess, allowing for correct operation. We will make a deduction of 10mm from the width, 5mm off each side and up to 10mm from the drop. On Roller Blinds and Vision Blinds we only allow approximately 2mm deduction on width measurement as this will lessen the fabric gap.
Roller Blinds Important Information
- The actual fabric width will be APPROXIMATELY 32mm LESS than the width you supplied..
- The GAP at each side is not the same. The gap at the control side is slightly wider than the other side.
- Do NOT order using fabric width.
Minimum Depth required for RECESS TO FIX BRACKET.
When the blinds are required to fit inside the window recess.
Select this option if you wish to supply the size of the recess into which the blinds will fit. To provide this measurement, select "inside recess" as the measurement option. This will require measurement of the window in 3 places, as shown to the right; please provide us with the smallest measurement.
On all blinds except Roller Blinds and Vision Blinds we will deduct a small amount to ensure the blinds clear the sides and bottom of the recess, allowing for correct operation. We will make a deduction of 10mm from the width, 5mm off each side and up to 10mm from the drop. On Roller Blinds and Vision Blinds we only allow approximately 2mm deduction on width measurement as this will lessen the fabric gap.
Roller Blinds Important Information
- The actual fabric width will be APPROXIMATELY 32mm LESS than the width you supplied..
- The GAP at each side is not the same. The gap at the control side is slightly wider than the other side.
- Do NOT order using fabric width.
This is a guide with an understanding that the minimum depth for the bracket may mean that the blinds and bracket will sit outside the window recess.
| Roller Blinds | 30mm - 70mm |
| Double Roller Blinds | 30mm - 100mm |
| Vertical Blinds 89mm | 30mm - 85mm |
| Vertical Blinds 127mm | 30mm - 90mm |
| Aluminium Venetian Blinds | 20mm - 35mm |
| Timber-look Nova Blinds | 30mm - 70mm |
| Cedar Venetian Blinds | 30mm - 70mm |
| Panel Glide Blinds | 30mm - 65mm |
| Vision Blinds | 55mm - 85mm |
| Sheer Curtains (Vertical Sheer Blinds) | 30mm - 90mm |
Face Fit (Outside window frame)
When the blinds are required to hang outside the window recess.
For all types of blinds follow these instructions if you want your blind to hang outside the window recess:
- Measure the exact width of where you'd like your blind to be. We recommend the blind overlaps the window by at least 50mm to a 100mm on each edge depending on the space you have. If you have an architrave we recommend measuring from outside of architrave to outside of architrave. Note the measurement.
- Measure the exact drop from the top of where you want your blind to be to the bottom. Please note we recommend 50mm to a 100mm above the window opening depending on the space you have. Note the measurement.
Roller Blinds Important Information
- The finish blind will be made EXACTLY to the width you supplied.
- The actual fabric width will be APPROXIMATELY 32mm LESS than the width you supplied..
- The GAP at each side is not the same. The gap at the control side is slightly wider than the other side.
- Do NOT order using fabric width.
Handy Hints
- All of our blinds are made to measure. Please follow the instructions carefully. Make sure you take your measurements using a STEEL rule or tape.
- Take all your measurements in millimetres (mm).
- When measuring, always look out for things like window handles or tiles and take their position into account if necessary, to ensure a perfect fit.
- When taking measurements please follow this helpful rule - "measure once, measure twice and measure again to be sure!".
- All of our blinds can be fitted into the face of the window frame or wall, or into the top of the lintel. This gives you complete control over the positioning of your blind.
How to install
Vertical Blind Installation Instructions
Please Note: Screws are not supplied for bracket fixings and are dependent on the surface to which you are fixing please see chart below for recommended guide:
| Fixture Guide | Recommended Philips Head |
|---|---|
| Wood | ¾" 8 gauge for recess fit and ½" 8 gauge for face fit |
| Steel | ½" 6 gauge |
| Ceiling | Toggle Bolt |
| Plasterboard | Wall mates |
| Aluminium | ½ 8 gauge or tech screw |
| Brick | Green plug and 1 ½ 8 gauge self tapper |
Watch how to install a Vertical Blind
1
Depending on if your blind is face fit or recess fit place the brackets in position, with a pencil mark the surface of the wall or window recess to indicate where to drill screw holes. Brackets should be no more than 100mm either end, and spread intermediately across the width approx 900mm apart. Brackets will be supplied for either recess or face fix as specified when ordering.
If face fit be sure to check length to locate brackets are set at the correct height
2
When you are happy that you have correct positions for the brackets pre drill the screw holes and fix brackets securely.
3
Locate track in the rear lug of bracket and tighten short screw.
4
Check alignment of carriers and rotate to open position, attach slats to carriers so that the slats hang in the open position. If required install weights into the bottom slat hem and attach chain to both sides of weights
5
If you have a chain/cord control secure the safety cleat supplied, firmly to the wall at the appropriate position to keep tension on the control chain and avoid a choking hazard. It is important to keep chains and cords safely away from children your new blind will have a safety warning tag attached please read carefully and do not remove.
5
To operate your new blind use chain or wand control to open, close and rotate using a steady tension and movement and avoid jerking or tugging of the chain or wand.
Faqs
What is a Blockout Fabric
Blockout Fabrics, as the name suggests are designed to ‘block-out’ the harsh, fading sunlight when needed. They are ideal for rooms in which persons need to sleep or where there are paintings or furniture which could be damaged by hard sunlight.
What is a Translucent Fabric
Translucent refers to fabrics which allow in the natural light but do not allow you to see the outside view through them. They function much like opaque glass. The light comes in but they provide excellent privacy.
What is a Sunscreen Fabric
Sunscreen Fabrics are designed to allow outside vision into the room or area they’re shielding but reduce the amount of heat and glare which gets in. They’re ideal for areas where you want to enjoy light all year around but want to maximise the capacity to shade in Summer, in particular.
Do you do installation?
No, we are an online supplier only, all our customers do the installing themselves.
Can i order samples of fabrics?
Yes, on our website you can order free samples and we will ship it for free.
Do you supply extension bracket?
Yes we can supply those please make note of this in the comment section of your order.
What if my blinds don't fit?
You can organise to send your blinds back if they are too large. We can trim them down for a small fee.
If your blinds is too short you will need to purchase new ones. So check triple check your measurements.
What are your office hours?
Our customer services operates Monday to Friday 10:30am - 6:30pm AEST
