# 2" Premium Aluminum Blinds > Go premium with our luxurious 2" aluminum blinds featuring best-in-class design with maximum privacy and light control plus cordless operation. - Product page: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/blinds/aluminum-mini-blinds/2-premium-aluminum-blinds - Category: All Blinds › Aluminum Mini Blinds - SKU: BLN-2PAB89N - Price: $126.75 at 24" wide × 36" high. The price depends on the size and options; the product page prices any configuration. - Rating: 5 out of 5 from 10 reviews - Made to order: ships in 7–9 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, Entry way, Utility room ## Size Made to the exact width and height ordered, to the nearest 1/8". - Width: 10 7/8" to 96" - Height: 16" 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. ### Headrail The headrail holds all of the blind's components together, including the mechanisms that allow the blind to function. It is often covered by a valance. - Standard: One Blind operating on one headrail system. ### 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. ### Door Brackets (Hold Downs) (optional) Door Brackets (Hold downs) secure the window covering to the wall or to a door, limiting the movement of the window covering. For example when a door is opening and closing. These are for outside mounts only. - No Door Brackets: Door Brackets (Hold Downs) are not required for the normal operation of this product. - Yes Door Brackets: These are used when outside mounting to a door. The brackets secure the bottom rail of the blinds to the door in order to prevent swaying. ## Restrictions - Blinds will come with wand tilt only, on the left side. - Blind width less than 15 3/8 inches inside Mount or less than 15 inches Outside mount will not lift and have a center wand tilt. ## Colors 9 colors. ### $ - Essential - White - Off White - Lace - Beige - Maple - Brown - Night ### $$ - Classic (+$26.95) - Brushed Silver - Gray ## Highlights - 8-Guage Aluminum - Easy to Clean - Privacy - Water Resistant - Color Coordination: Several color choices match our 1" Premium 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: 1 5/8 inches - Depth required for flush mount: 2 ¾ inches - Headrail size: 1 5/8 inches (high) x 2 ½ inches (deep) - Min Flat Space For Outside Mount: 1 ¾ inches - Inside Mount Width Deduction: Approximately 3/8 inch - Wand Color: color-coordinated to slat ## Description Take your windows to the next level with our completely modernized version of the popular 2" aluminum blind. We make our blinds with a unique and patented design that uses offset holes in the slats for the lift cords. With this design, the holes effectively "disappear" when you rotate the slats closed, providing maximum privacy and light blocking. The large 2" slats provide a sleek, contemporary look that is further accentuated by the decorative headrail that doesn't require a separate valance. The cordless lift system makes raising and lowering the blinds a snap, simply by pushing or pulling on the bottom rail to smoothly adjust the height of the blind. For a beautiful, functional, and long-lasting window treatment, look no further than our Premium 2" Aluminum Blinds! Get to know this blind: - Premium grade 8-gauge aluminum slats - Cordless operation eliminates dangling cords for improved safety - Color coordinated wand to rotate slats open and closed - Streamlined decorative headrail provides a finished look – no separate valance needed Why you'll love this blind: - Patented slat design provides extremely tight closure for maximum light blocking and privacy - Slat cord holes are hidden from view when the blind is closed for a clean look and optimum closure - Completely cord-free operation with cordless lift to raise the blind and a wand tilt to rotate the slats - Certified "Best for Kids" means the blind is safe for both children and pets with no dangling cords - All components of the blind are extremely durable, perfect for any room in the house - Slats are easy to clean and resistant to denting and chipping ## 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 1 5/8" 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 2 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 3/8" 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=eB-pMuIrIPM ### 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 3/4" 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. The blind will be made to the height you order with a minimal + 3/4" tolerance. #### 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. The blind will be made to the height you order with a minimal + 3/4" tolerance. #### 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. The blind will be made to the height you order with a minimal + 3/4" tolerance. #### 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. The blind will be made to the height you order with a minimal + 3/4" tolerance. Note: We carry complimentary hold-downs (door brackets) which can be requested during the ordering process. These should be installed for a successful door mount as they secure the blind at the bottom of the door so that it does not swing when the door opens and closes. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unGdQky8sn0 ## How to install - How to Install (PDF): https://cdn.toolfreeblinds.com/site/uploads/products/aluminum-mini-blinds/1-inch-aluminum-blinds/documents/2in-Premium-Aluminium-Cordless-installation.pdf ## Questions & Answers 3 questions from shoppers, answered by Blindster: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/blinds/aluminum-mini-blinds/2-premium-aluminum-blinds/questions ## Reviews 5 out of 5 from 10 reviews. All of them: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/blinds/aluminum-mini-blinds/2-premium-aluminum-blinds/reviews - 5/5, Christine, 2026-07-14: "By far the most beautiful blind I have seen. I love the fact there are no holes to let the light thru. I truly love this blind for my bedroom." - 5/5, David, 2026-02-14: "Easy to access the website, ordering the blinds was very easy, delivery was great, although the ice storm delayed for a couple of days. Blinds were easy to install, and they look great." - 5/5, Miriam, 2025-11-06: "Operates smoothly and quietly. Blocks light thoroughly when closed; allows excellent view when opened. Easy for an experienced handyman to install." - 5/5, Norma, 2025-03-06: "This is the second time I've purchased products from Blindster. I hired someone to install the blinds for me, and it took only a few minutes to install them. They seem to be of good quality, and the mechanisms work fine. I believe they would compare favorably to a "name" brand blind." - 5/5, Tom, 2025-02-02: "I’m very happy with my new blinds. Ordering was really easy, it was delivered as expected with good communication. Good quality and they look great! Only thing I wish was different was the wand handle. Its nice, but a little too smooth - a little hard to grip it. I ended up taking rough sandpaper to scratch it and now it has good grip. No matter - I would absolutely order again from Blindster and plan to in the near future."