PVC Vertical Blinds Questions & Answers
What shoppers asked about it, answered by our team.
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99 questions · page 7 of 10
How do I measure for vertical blinds? I have this extra trim around my sliding glass door and not sure how to measure or where the vertical blinds will hang??
Asked by Brooke ·
Hello Brooke, measuring for a sliding door with extra trim will be the same as measuring for an outside mount which is listed under our vertical blinds measuring instructions https://www.blindster.com/measuring-for-blinds.html. It's simply a larger than normal window and might require two people, but is the same as measuring for an outside mount on the window.
Answered by Blindster ·
We want a vertical blind that is light filtering (not room darkening), but easy to clean. We have kids and dogs. What are the best options?
Asked by Bob ·
Our best options will either be our Faux Wood Vertical Blinds https://www.blindster.com/vertical-blinds/faux-wood-vertical-blinds/ or our Smooth PVC Vertical Blinds https://www.blindster.com/vertical-blinds/smooth-pvc-vertical-blinds/
Answered by Blindster ·
If I order a vertical blind kit, can I add "spare" blinds to my order?
Asked by Kevin ·
Yes, we can do that. You would have to make a note on your order and one of our customer service representatives would have to call you with a quote from the manufacturer, which would change the price you see on the site.
Answered by Blindster ·
Can you order replacement louvers or extra ones in case they get ruined?
Asked by Ryan ·
Hi Ryan, We do not sell vanes alone but if you have placed an order with us you can reach out to us via email at [email protected] or call in at 888-256-8672 anytime M- Th 8am - 7pm CT and F 8am- 5pm CT and we can get with our manufacturer about this for you under warranties if applicable. Thank you for your time.
Answered by Blindster ·
when measuring for inside mount blinds, do I measure from the top to the bottom and side to side without allowing for any install room?
Asked by N R ·
Hi N.R., When measuring for an inside mount vertical blind you want to be sure that you have the proper depth needed first and then we recommend using a steel tape measuring and measuring a few spots each way. If they vary then you want to provide us with the narrowest width and highest heights. The manufacturer will make the allowances all the way around so that your blind fits into your opening. We do recommend following our measuring instructions online as well that you can find on the main page of this product towards the bottom. Thank you for your time.
Answered by Blindster ·
Do you do installation and how expensive is it?
Asked by Leigh H ·
Hello Leigh, Whether you do an inside or outside mount these blinds are pretty much a hassle free install. All you have to do is mount the bracket to the top of your window frame for inside mount and for out side mount you will surface mount them to the wall. As far as cost goes that would depend on the size that you are purchasing and the options that you want for the shade.
Answered by Blindster ·
Can blinds be made for trapezoid windows and how do we measure?
Asked by Daniel D ·
Hello Dan, For the type of windows you have our products will not work since we do not make any specialty shaped products.
Answered by Blindster ·
Are the holes at the top of each slat that slips into each stem on the rod reinforced? We have had a few vertical blinds where the holes have been flimsy and have cracked or broken after normal use. I'm getting tired of replacing the blinds (not yours) every year because we keep losing slats.
Asked by Kathryn H ·
Hello Kathi, We know that the top of the vertical slats will break over time but you can purchase vane savers and that will keep them from breaking. When you place an order we can help you get some of those for each louver to attach at installation.
Answered by Blindster ·
My experience with vertical blinds is that the plastic clips into which the blinds are inserted give way--become loose or break. Do you have an option with premium--maybe aluminum--clips?
Asked by John ·
Hello John, We do not have metal as an option but we do have Vane savers that are metal that you can get in addition to your vertical blinds and that will reinforce the punch whole at the top. There is an extra charge for these just call us and we will help you out with your order. We are here Monday-Thursday 8am-7pm, Friday 8am-5pm.
Answered by Blindster ·
Can I buy just the vinyl slats? I bought verticals that came with embossed vertical blinds slats and my wife would like to change the color. Don't see how to do that on the website.
Asked by Mike ·
Hello Mike, We do not sell the vertical louvers by themselves because it does cost more than to order a whole blind with the head rail and everything.
Answered by Blindster ·