1 Inch Aluminum Blinds Questions & Answers
What shoppers asked about it, answered by our team.
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99 questions · page 10 of 10
How do the slats remain even with the privacy blinds
Asked by Barbara S ·
Thank you so much for your interest! The privacy blinds have notches on the back of the slats. These notches line up with the ladders. The slats will move when the blinds are tilted and lifted. You may have to straighten them each time. Privacy blinds work much better mounted inside the window. Please call one of our sales agents at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales to get more detailed information.
Answered by Blindster ·
I just looked bali aluminum blinds up at home depot and they were 40.00? Why are yours 63 dollars...........I would hate to order blinds, pay more, and pay for postage, then wait for them to come in!
Asked by Dkf2222 ·
Thank you for your interest! First, did you apply our promotional discount? The prices displayed when you put in your sizes are not discounted. Plus our prices include shipping on widths up to 96". If your blind is wider than 96" you will have to pay $75 (per order, not blind) for oversize freight charges. You can call one of our sales agents at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales to get the current promotional price. There are a few differences in our blinds and the ones on the shelf at home depot: Our aluminum blinds are custom made to your width and height measurements. The shelf blinds are usually sold as is or the width may be adjusted. However, the height will not be adjusted. You will have to adjust the height yourself if you want it to fit your window properly. Also, you cannot usually return blinds to Home Depot for a refund or credit. Our blinds are covered by our Satisfaction Guarantee and can be returned to us for a full refund (you will have to pay for the shipping back). Our blinds are covered by our Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects. We will repair or replace your blinds if it fails because of a manufacturing defect. We also offer a 10 Year Accident Protection Plan for a nominal fee that covers any damage or malfunction that is not covered by the lifetime warranty.
Answered by Blindster ·
Should I measure from the top of the metal valance or top of the blind ?
Asked by Paula N ·
Thank you for your interest! The ordered height should be from the top of the headrail to the bottom of the blind (if you are mounting outside the window). For inside mount you should order use the actual height of the window opening (largest measurement from the right and left side of the window).
Answered by Blindster ·
Are these blinds considered "light filtering" or "light blocking"?
Asked by Steve ·
Thank you for your interest! The blinds will tilt closed and will give you complete privacy. Light will not penetrate the slats. However, the slats are small and there will be light will filter between the slats. There are also route holes (lift strings run through these holes) in the blinds that will allow light through. The Aluminum Blinds are available in a privacy version that eliminates the route holes. However, no horizontal blinds are really considered to be blackout. The most effect blackout window coverings are fabric shades such as roller shades, cellular shades, roman shades (with a blackout liner), bamboo shades (with a blackout liner) and pleated shades (with a blackout liner). If we call it blackout on our website then the fabric is completely opaque. You will still have residual light from around the edges. Please call a sales agent at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales. They will be glad to help you find the right window covering for your window.
Answered by Blindster ·
My window is 45" wide, and my old mini blinds had a bracket for the middle that kept it from sagging in that area. Will these blinds have one of those brackets included as well?
Asked by William L ·
Thank you for your interest! Typically, blinds that are made 45" wide do not need a center support bracket. However, you can request one on your order if you want to use one.
Answered by Blindster ·
Are these blinds glossy or matte finish?
Asked by Sandra B ·
Thank you for your interest! The gloss level varies by color. Please order the free samples so you can see the gloss level of each color. Or you can call 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales to speak to a sales associate.
Answered by Blindster ·
Hi, if you want to use this microblind on a door with glass panes, would you measure just the window area on the door? Or would you measure slightly wider and higher than the window area so there is a little overlap all the way around the window section? Thanks
Asked by Paul ·
Thank you for your interest! You will need to either make the blind wider or higher (or both). We recommend that you add 3" to the width and height of the actual window. That will usually give you enough However, you need to keep in mind that you need a flat area to mount the installation brackets at the top and the hold down brackets at the bottom. The minimum flat space needed for the installation brackets and hold down brackets is 1" vertical and 1/2" horizontal each. These requirements vary by product and are listed in the specification section on every product. There is also the added benefit of better coverage by making the blind wider and higher. You just need to make sure you have room and that it doesn't interfere with your door handles. Please call one of our sales associates at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales if you need further information.
Answered by Blindster ·
Do these blinds close completely both ways so as to prevent sunlight from shining down through the slats? My parents have 20 year old Levelor blinds that can be closed up or down and they are tight both ways. We have 10 year old Levelor blinds that are semi-tight and allow sunlight to come through the blinds when closed down but when closed up (to prevent sunlight), there is so much gap that people can see out and in. Thank you!
Asked by DIANE G ·
Thank you for your interest! The aluminum blinds do not close a tightly as the 2" wood or fauxwood blinds. Either way, there may be some residual (halo light) light that comes through the slats even when they are closed. Closing blinds up usually does result in a closer fit. However, either way people should not be able to see in or out.
Answered by Blindster ·
Can this be mounted inside
Asked by JoAnn C ·
Thank you for your interest. Yes, you can mount the 1" Aluminum Blinds inside the window opening if you have a minimum depth of 1". You will need 1 1/2" depth to flush mount the blind (every piece of the blind is inside the window). All the minimum depth requirements are listed in the specification section for every product on our website. For the personal touch, please call our sales team at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales.
Answered by Blindster ·