Tips to Remember When Buying Roller Blinds

Tips to Remember When Buying Roller Blinds

September 26, 2018 Off By Natalie Atkinson

Roller blinds have evolved to be widely popular window coverings and two of the major reasons behind their popularity are their affordability and durability. But, while there are numerous roller blinds available out there, it is important to choose the right one at the right price. Here’s how you can do it:

  • Choose the high-quality fabric that is fire-resistant and mould-resistant: It is essential that you choose a fabric that not only resists fire, but also resists mould, mild-dew, stain and fading with time. You should not compromise with your safety and security over cost. And, to ensure you are choosing the right fabric, go for a higher color fastness number. Choose blinds that will look great for the next couple of years.
  • Choose a blind that comes with quality components and required paraphernalia: If you are not compromising with the quality of your blinds, let nothing convince you to compromise with the componentry quality as the componentry you choose determines its proper functioning and efficacy in the years to come. Avoid Chinese copied componentry – use only ones that come with 25 years of domestic warranty and 10 years of commercial warranty.
  • Avoid ready-made roller blinds: The quality of ready-made roller blinds is not appreciable, and you must get them tailored according to your needs.  The trick to avoid them is to recognize too less price and too less warranty.
  • If you like your privacy, do not opt for Sunscreen Blinds: Sunscreen blinds allow others to look and see through them in low light settings. If you want privacy and no voyeurism, opt for block blinds. Sunscreen blinds can even give away a lot of what goes on in your name, in the dark depths of the night if the light is on. You can also use a double roller blind to have an interchangeable sunscreen blind and a block blind, to use whichever that pleases you.
  • Before buying, see if they comply with child safety legislation: It is essential for you to check if the blinds you are investing in comply with child safety legislation measures. Such measure ensures quality standards of blind which do not endanger lives and safety of children and small animals. There have been past incidents of children being tangled in a mesh and such injuries are avoided by using blinds which have all legislation measures completed, complying they have all proven quality standard tests done.

Benefits of Roller Blinds:

Now, you might wonder, why you should invest in roller blinds when there are so many other options available out there. Here are some reasons why you should:

  • They add to the aesthetics of your interiors: Adding roller blinds that go up and come down with a click adds to the sophistication of your home and let you show off your stylish tendencies.
  • They are low maintenance: They are easy to maintain. Also, they come with years of warranty which makes the entire process affordable.
  • They are convenient: These roller blinds are easy to install, low maintenance and go up and down with the help of a motorized set-up with a few clicks. They make your life easier and hassle-free without having the need to pull up and down your cover manually.

Why choose roller blinds?

Roller blinds make life easier and yet sophisticated and classy for stylish and conscious individuals. Brighten up your interiors and reduce your manual labour by choosing these blinds. While opting for these, keep in mind the tips and you are good to go!