INTERNAL PRODUCTS – BLINDS
Blind Terminology
Professional Terminology for Builders, Property Managers, Designers & Estimators suited for Commercial, Aged Care/Retirement Living Building / Refurbishment, Investment Properties, Residential Building.
Introduction to Blind Terminology
Correct product terminology matters. Using the proper technical names for window coverings and shading systems ensures when you are estimating projects or specifying products you are receiving:
* Accurate quoting and estimating
* Clear builder and architect specifications
* Reduced variations and product changes
* Professional communication across trades
This guide outlines the standard industry terminology for indoor Roller Blinds used in residential, aged care, retierment living, hospitals new home builds, and commercial construction throughout Australia.
INTERNAL WINDOW COVERINGS – Blinds
1. Roller Blind (Fabric Blind that rolls up and down)
* Blockout Roller Blinds
* Privacy Screen Light Filtering Roller Blind
Correct Terminology: Roller Blind.
Blockout or Blackout Blind references the fabric that blocks full light coming in.
Privacy Sunscreen, Light-filtering, Transparent or Translucent Blind applies to the fabric where the light comes through, and it is visible to see the outside.
Roller Blinds Also referred to as: Holland Blind (outdated not used anymore) spring blind, motorised blind, cordless blinds.
Roller Blinds Also referred to as: Holland Blind (outdated not used anymore) spring blind, motorised blind, cordless blinds.
Other Names associated to Operation/Control of Roller Blinds:
- Manual Chain-Operated Roller Blind
- Motorised Roller Blind
- Cordless Precision Lift
ROLLER BLIND BRACKETS
- Single Blinds – 1 roller blind can be, motorised, chain operated, cordless with precision lift.
- Double Brackets – Opposite side controls. Can be with linked blinds. Bulkier bracket but better for operation at times.
- Slimcombo Brackets – same side controls. Slim brackets to fit in to smaller areas, looks a little neater but a little fiddler to operate with chains on the same side. Great for motorised or cordless.
- Dual Roller Blinds (1 x Blockout Blind & 1 x Privacy Sunscreen light Filtering Blind), can be, motorised, chain operated, cordless with precision lift. Can be fitted on double or slimcomb brackets
- Linked Roller System (2 or more roller blinds linked together) used for covering windows bigger than 3m. Can be fitted on single, double or slimcomb brackets.
OTHER VERSIONS OF BLOCKOUT BLIND
- Cassette Roller Blind – comes with full head box and side channels to hold blockout fabric in side channels for complete room darkness. Great for shift workers, light sleepers and kids
FITTING OF BLINDS
- Face Fitted – brackets mounted on the outside of the window reveal on the architrave
- Recess Fitted – brackets mounted in the recess of the window reveal with brackets general top fitted to top of recess.
- Top fitted into Concealed built in pelmet into the ceiling (completed by builder)
FABRIC ROLL off The TUBE
- Back rolled, under rolled or standard rolled –
- this is when the fabric comes off the back of the tube and is closest to the wall.
- Best for light control in bedrooms and the like.
- Front rolled, over rolled, reverse roll –
- this is when the fabric comes off the front of the tube, and sits further off the wall.
- Great for recess fitted blinds as looks a little nicer and misses window winders and door handles.
Fabric Classifications:
- Blockout Fabric (room darkening, solid blind, night blind, blackout blind)
- Sunscreen Fabric (1%, 3%, 5%, 10% openness) Privacy Sunscreen Roller Blind. Light will come through. Can see through well but provides 100% during the day.
- Light Filtering Fabric – can see through but not very well. Light will come through. Provides 100% privacy during the day
- Transparent fabric – light will come through but a tighter weave and no visibility outside. 100% privacy during day and silhouette at night.
- Translucent fabric – light will come through but a tighter weave and no visibility outside. 100% privacy during day and silhouette at night.
- Acoustic Fabric – Very specific fabric range to assist in reducing noise. Can be blockout or light-filtering.
Conclusion
Correct terminology protects margins, reduces revisions, improves documentation accuracy, and positions your business as a professional when specifying and quoting on indoor or outdoor products.
For any product information for specifying, quoting, project booking please contact Delux Blinds Sales Executives via;
or call 0455 213 761
Or visit us in our showroom at 16/153-155 Rooks Rd, Vermont VIC 3133.
