# 1" Aluminum Blinds > This modern and affordable enhancement to your home isn’t just a stylish accessory! - Product page: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/blinds/aluminum-mini-blinds/1-aluminum-blinds - Category: All Blinds › Aluminum Mini Blinds - SKU: BLN-1AB - Price: $82.54 at 24" wide × 36" high. The price depends on the size and options; the product page prices any configuration. - Rating: 4.65 out of 5 from 1,395 reviews - Made to order: ships in 5–7 business days, then delivery typically takes 5 business days - Free shipping - Free samples: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/free-samples/aluminum-mini-blinds - Suggested rooms: Living room, Bedroom, Office, Kitchen, Dining room, Bathroom, Entry way, Utility room ## Size Made to the exact width and height ordered, to the nearest 1/8". - Width: 13 1/8" to 108" - Height: 12" to 96" ## Options Prices are what an option adds to a 24" × 36" order; most grow with the size. ### Mount Mount type determines how you will install the blind. Choose inside mount if your blind will be mounted inside the window opening/frame. Choose outside mount if your blind will be mounted outside the window opening to trim, a wall, or a door. - Inside Mount: Inside mount blinds are installed inside the window opening. Enter the exact size of the window opening NOT the size of the blind. The factory will make a small deduction from your width to allow space for the hardware operation. - Outside Mount: Outside mount blinds are installed outside the window opening to trim, a wall, or a door. Enter the exact size of the blind you want to order. The factory will make no deductions. ### Lift Type The lift type determines how you raise or lower this product. - Cordless: Simply grab the bottom rail to lift and lower your blind or shade. ### Tilt The tilt mechanism opens and closes the slats on horizontal blinds. - Wand Tilt: Adjust the blind's slats by turning a wand. ### Tilt Position The location of the tilt mechanism. Offered with: Wand Tilt. - Left: The tilt location is on the left-hand side. - Center: The tilt location is on the center of the blind. - Right: The tilt location is on the right-hand side. ## Restrictions - Wand tilt is the only tilt type - Only available with Cordless Lift ## Colors 9 colors. ### $ - Essential - Snow White - White Gloss - Cream - Fresh Canvas - Silver Sheen - Rich Taupe - Naval Grey - Deep Brown - Black ## Highlights - 6-Gauge Aluminum - Chip & Fade Resistant - Easy to Clean - Privacy - Water Resistant - Headrail Size: A smaller headrail means the blind can fit in shallow windows - Color Coordination: Several color choices match our 2” Aluminum Blind. - Chip & Fade Resistant: In the final production phase, a baked-on enamel finish is applied to each slat. ## Specifications - Min depth for inside mount: 7/8 inches - Depth required for flush mount: 1 ¾ inches - Headrail size: 1 ½ inch (high) x 1 ¼ inch (deep) - Min Flat Space For Outside Mount: 1 ¼ inch - Inside Mount Width Deduction: Approximately ½ inch ## Description This modern and affordable aluminum blind effortlessly reduces the amount of sunlight coming through your window as you control the resting position of the slats with a simple twist of the tilt wand. Behind the basic design of this classic window blind are high quality components inside and out that keep your blind looking and functioning great for years to come. Features a cordless lift mechanism that is safe and easy to use – just push in the button on the bottom rail, move the blind to the desired location, and release the button to hold it in place! Aluminum mini blinds have been a popular favorite for their durability, color variety and easy maintenance – everything you'll enjoy with your new 1" aluminum blind from Blindster. Get to know this blind: - 6-gauge aluminum slats are 1" wide in the classic mini-blind style - Tilt wand is clear and all other components are color coordinated - Includes an integrated valance, providing a clean, finished look Why you'll love this blind: - Blends into many decor styles making it easy to decorate with a wide range of appealing color selections - Aluminum slats are spring-tempered to easily bounce back if bent an reduce dings and dents - Dust resistant anti-static finish helps to keep slats cleaner for longer - Innovative cordless lift system with push-button release and reliable operation - Great for any room in the house, and its small depth requirement works great for shallow windows - Complies with all current child safety requirements Key considerations: - Many colors also available in our 2" aluminum blinds ## How to measure ### How to Measure: Inside Mount Let's make sure an inside mount will work for your window! Using a metal tape measure, first check if you have sufficient depth: - Measure inside the window opening from the back of the window to the front of the opening where the blind would mount. The depth at the top of the window must be at least 7/8" to mount the brackets. To have a flush mount (meaning the blind is fully recessed in the window opening) the depth must be at least 1 3/4". If your depth is not sufficient for mounting the brackets, please see our outside mount instructions or consider a different product. How to Measure: Let's start with the Width: - Measure inside of the window opening/frame from left to right to the nearest 1/8" at three places: at the top of the opening, the middle of the opening, and then the bottom of the opening. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the narrowest. If rounding is necessary, round down to the nearest 1/8". That is your ordering width. Now, let's do the Height: - Measure the inside of the window opening/frame from the top of the opening to the bottom of the opening/sill to the nearest 1/8" in three places: on the left-hand side, the middle, and on the right-hand side. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the tallest. That is your ordering height. Note: Always provide us with the actual measurement of the window opening. We will make the necessary deduction of approximately 1/2" to your blind's width to allow room for installation and for proper movement of the blind within the window opening. No deductions will be made to your height. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydNObkxSWwo ### How to Measure: Outside Mount Before you start measuring, decide where above your window opening you want to mount your blind. You will need at least 1 ¼" of flat vertical space above the window to mount the brackets. The blind can be installed directly above the window opening, or higher up to give the appearance of a larger window and to have more clear space in the window when the blind is raised. If you have trim around the window, you can mount the blind above the trim, directly on the trim (if you have the required minimum flat space for the brackets), or to the sides of the trim if you do not enough mounting space above the window or on the trim itself. See the directions below for how you'd like to install your blind. If you do not have sufficient vertical space for mounting the brackets, please see our inside mount instructions or consider a different product. #### Above the Window (No Trim) Width: - Looking at your window and surrounding wall, decide what area you would like to cover. We recommend the blind extends about 2" on each side of the window opening for the best light control and appearance. - Using a metal tape measure, measure from left to right including your desired extra space on each side of the window—that is your ordering width. Height: - Consider how far above the window you would like to install your blind but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. The blind can be positioned higher up to give the appearance of a larger window and to have more clear space in the window when the blind is raised. - Measure from the top of where you will mount the blind on the wall down to where you want the bottom of the blind to be, using the same extra space below your window opening as you used above; if you have a protruding windowsill, measure down to the top of the sill. That is your ordering height. #### Above The Trim Width: - Looking at your window and surrounding wall, decide what area you would like to cover. We recommend the blind extends about 2" on either side of the window opening for the best light control and appearance. You can also choose to have the blind the same width as your window trim. - Using a metal tape measure, measure from left to right including any desired extra space on each side of the window—that is your ordering width. Height: - Consider how far above the window you would like to install your blind but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. The blind can be positioned higher up to give the appearance of a larger window and to have more clear space in the window when the blind is raised. - Measure from the top of where you will mount the blind on the wall down to where you want the bottom of the blind to be, using the same extra space below your window opening as you used above, or to the bottom edge of the trim if you prefer; if you have a protruding windowsill, measure down to the top of the sill. That is your ordering height. Note: We provide complimentary spacer blocks upon request. These go behind the installation brackets to position the blind away from the wall and prevent the blind from hitting the frame. Spacer blocks add an additional 3/8" of depth for installation. #### On The Trim Width: - Confirm that the height of your trim is at least the minimum height required for installing the mounting brackets. At the top of your window, use a steel measuring tape and measure from outer edge to outer edge of the trim. That is your ordering width. Height: - Measure from the top of your trim to the bottom of your trim or to the top of the windowsill if you have a protruding sill. That is your ordering height. #### Door Mount Width: - Using a metal tape measure, measure left to right from the outside edge of the trim piece that goes around the glass to the other outside edge. That is your ordering width. However, if you have space, it is best to order the blind about 2" wider for better light control. Height: - Consider how far above the window trim piece you would like to install your blind but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. Measure down to where you want the bottom of the blind to be, using the same extra space below the window trim piece as you used above. That is your ordering height. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKrJnJEyXzY ## How to install - How to Install (PDF): https://cdn.toolfreeblinds.com/site/uploads/products/aluminum-mini-blinds/1-inch-aluminum-blinds/documents/PL%20Metals%20Install%20Guide%20-%20Final%20August%2020261.pdf ## Questions & Answers 99 questions from shoppers, answered by Blindster: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/blinds/aluminum-mini-blinds/1-aluminum-blinds/questions ## Reviews 4.65 out of 5 from 1,395 reviews. All of them: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/blinds/aluminum-mini-blinds/1-aluminum-blinds/reviews - 5/5, Brian, 2026-08-10: "The blind was really well packaged. The blind matched the expected color. I really like the button to raise and lower. It looks great in the window." - 5/5, Dennis, 2026-07-18: "Perfect fit and finish" - 5/5, Leonard, 2026-05-22: "All I can say is WOW.I love them.Great blinds.Thank you" - 5/5, Paul, 2026-03-08: "Fast delivery. Perfect fit. Easy to install. Would do it again." - 5/5, James, 2026-02-17: "The ordering experience was easy and the delivery went very smooth. The blinds themselves seem to be higher quality than the ones we were replacing and that's always a good thing!"