FAQ's
Doors - How do I fit a blind to one ?
The issues are:
1. Is there enough clearance for the blind and fittings when the door is opened
2. How do you stop it moving about
3. will the blind clear the door handles and closers
4. how do you fit to an all glass door
5. what types of blinds are suitable
The most basic yet often the best is a roll up fabric blind that is often used in schools. As there are no mechanisms it is the least prone to damage and as it has a depth of only 10mm overcomes the problem of being knocked off if the door is opened sharply. Mini or micro Venetian type can be secured with either bottom rail hold down brackets or side guide cables. They need a minimum clearance of 45mm to the wall when the blind is open.
A neater option for UPVC windows is a framed system Perfect Fit. The frame is secured with clips that fit between the window frame and glass and avoid the need for any drilling or fixing into the window.
Self acting spring roller blinds can be secured with a turnbutton or cleat but need a clearance of 50mm when the door is opened.
Glass doors
Brackets are available to clamp to the top of the door providing that there is clearance at the top for the thickness of the brackets.
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