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Fabric blind slat sizes |
2", 2 1/2" |
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Wood blind slat sizes |
1", 1 3/8", 2", 2 1/2" |
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Faux wood blind slat sizes |
1", 2", 2 1/2" |
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Aluminum blind slat sizes |
1/2", 1", 2" |
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What are the benefits of larger slat sizes? |
Better view when open Fewer slats = smaller stack |
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What are micro mini blinds? |
1/2" mini blinds |
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What is the most popular slat size for mini blinds? |
1" |
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How much of our business do real wood blinds account for? |
6.7% of orders, or $10,788,840 in revenue |
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How much of our business do faux wood blinds account for? |
19.5% of orders, or $31,209,347 in revenue |
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What is the wand tilt? |
External part that is rotated to control the tilt of the slats. |
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Ladder string |
These support the individual slats and perform the tilting of the product |
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Bottom rail button |
Covers the hole in the bottom rail of a blind. If removed, it will expose the lift and ladder cords for adjustment. |
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Bottom rail |
Bottom of the blind that serves as an anchor for the ladder cords and lift cords, and holds down pins. |
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Hold down bracket |
Typically used on blinds on doors. Attaches to the bottom of a door and stops the blinds from shifting/clacking when the door is opened or closed. |
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Tassels |
Fixtures that cover the knot at the end of the lift and tilt cords. Usually made of plastic, PVC, or wood. |
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Slats |
Horizontal blades of the blind that block and control light. |
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Lift cord |
Control the raising and lowering of the blind. |
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End caps |
Adds rigidity to the end of the blind. Can house protrusions so that the customer can center the blind within the window opening. |
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Cord lock |
Locks the lift cord enabling the blind to be adjusted to different heights. |
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Headrail |
Serves as the frame of the blind. Houses most lift and tilt mechanics. |
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Cord tilt |
Housed inside the head rail. Used to control rotation of slats. Known as the "tilt mechanism." |
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Valance clips |
Attach the valance to the head rail. Made of plastic or metal depending on vendor. |
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Valance |
Decorative cover that hides the extruded headrail of the product. |
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Headrails can be made of... |
PVC, extruded steel, extruded aluminum |
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Benefits of wood blinds |
Not likely to melt; lightweight compared to faux; natural material; variety of stains, colors, textures; range of sizes (8" - 144"), available 2-on-1 or 3-on-1, CCL for Signature products; cordless tilt available; remote tilt; cornices available |
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Types of wood used for real wood blinds |
Poplar, North American Basswood, Bamboo |
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Limitations of mini blinds |
Aluminum in darker colors will conduct heat; corded options not recommended for kids' rooms; remote control only for tilt; CCL not available |
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Mini blind benefits |
Economical, variety of colors, lightweight, cordless lift available, 2-on-1 or 3-on-1, cloth tape option for 2" slats, wide range of sizes (6" - 142") |
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Material(s) used to make fabric blinds |
Synthetic polyester |
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Material(s) used for cords |
Nylon blend |
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Internal blind components can be made of... |
PVC, extruded steel, extruded aluminum |
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Term that refers to the amount of light let in |
Aperture |
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6 types of blinds |
Aluminum, vinyl, wood, faux wood, fabric, vertical |
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Limitations of faux wood blinds |
Can melt at 140 degrees, difficult to lift in larger sizes, remote control only for THD MyBlinds, CCL not available |
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Benefits of faux wood blinds |
Economical; durable; good for humidity and direct water; available in white or wood-like; wide range of sizes (8" - 144"); cordless lift available; 2-on-1 or 3-on-1; cloth tape available |
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What is the benefit of trapezoidal rails? |
Better block light at the bottom |
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Which faux wood blinds have remote control options? |
THD MyBlinds (tilt only) |
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What type of blinds have remote control lift and tilt available? |
Fabric |
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Limitations of real wood blinds |
Higher price points than faux; not suggested for humid areas |
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Benefits of fabric blinds |
Lightweight; variety of colors and opacities; resists fading, wrinkling, sagging; anti-static repels dust, moisture, UV rays; wide range of sizes (10" - 96"); 2-on-1; CCL available; remote tilt and lift |
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Limitations of fabric blinds |
Higher price point; not as easy to keep clean as faux wood |
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Cord stop/cord collector/breakaway cord collector |
Groups multiple lift cords into one. Safer version breaks away if weight is put on the cord. |
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Cord cleats |
Plastic or metal component attached to the wall next to the blind to wrap the cord around for safety and looks. |
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Box bracket |
Bracket that mounts to the top, back, and side. Also called a universal mount. |
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Hidden bracket |
Bracket that mounts to the top or back only; will not work when side mount is needed. |
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Center support bracket |
Support the middle of the blind for blinds over a certain width. That width is based on vendor and product specs. |
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Are tilt cords or wands better for privacy? Why? |
Cords, because they offer a tighter close. |
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Aluminum blind gauge size in order of small to large |
6, 7, 8 |
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What effect do cloth tapes have on the blind's close? |
It makes it close looser. |
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What is the difference between routed and routeless blinds? Which offers more privacy? |
Routed has holes in the slats; routeless does not. Routeless offers more privacy. |
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Is routeless good for frequently raised and lowered blinds? |
No, because they will get off kilter. |
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What tilt type is available for narrow or cordless blinds? |
Wand tilt |
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What is an inside mount? |
Fully flushed, inserted/aligned within the window opening. The headrail does not extend past the window. |
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What is a partially recessed mount? |
An inside mount that is mounted inside the frame, but a portion of the headrail does protrude past the window opening. |
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What are the minimum and maximum widths for mini blinds on a single headrail? |
6" - 142" |
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What are the installation types for mini blinds? |
Side mount, top mount, floating headrail, palladian shelf |
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Min and max widths for faux wood blinds |
8" - 144" |
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Installation options for faux wood blinds |
Side mount, top mount, floating headrail, palladian shelf |
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Min and max widths for wood blinds |
8" - 144" |
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Installation options for wood blinds |
Side mount, top mount, floating headrail, palladian self |
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Min/max width for fabric blinds |
10" - 96" |
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Installation options for fabric blinds |
Side mount, top mount, floating headrail, palladian shelf |
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What is a cut out? |
A custom template used to avoid an obstruction |
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Two common types of cut outs |
Tile cuts and handle cuts |
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What are returns? |
Side pieces that connect to the valance and extend back toward the wall or window to cover the headrail |
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Difference(s) between palladian shelf and floating headrail |
Headrail is more expensive and is white and metal. Palladian shelf is more decorative. |
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How do you measure for a return for a partially recessed mount? |
Subtract window depth from depth of product. |
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How long is our warranty? |
3 years |
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Cleaning suggestions for non-fabric blinds |
Dust each slat regularly |
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Cleaning suggestions for fabric blinds |
Wipe with soft, dry cloth; lightly vacuum with soft brush attachment; spot clean only |
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Can returns be added to valances afterwards? |
No, because valances without returns are cut straight/flush. Miter cut with valances with returns (on angle). Valances would have to be completely remade. |
