Now as you probably know not all blinds are the same. Just like cars, there are different manufacturers and major brands, expensive and cheap blinds/components, and expensive after sales spare parts etc, so in a way they are just like cars… The British car industry may have suffered over the years, but Great British Manufacturing is still alive and strong. ...
Read MoreLouvolite Perfect Fit system is the most stylish and innovative window blind available on the market today. It’s unique because the window blind neatly into a n attractive frame, which moves together with the windows and doors when they are open and closed. This gives the perfect combination of shade and ventilation. Originally designed for Velux windows, Perfect...
Read MoreThere are many hidden dangers in your homes that we are all fully aware of and explain to our children. But recently there has been lots of media coverage on the internet and on the BBC One show, of the tragic accidental deaths of children strangling themselves on blind cords and chains. The figures from ROSPA state that in 2010 5 children died from strangulation...
Read MoreHere are some pictures of poorly maintained blinds I took in a public building, a hospital that had been opened for less than a year! Blinds look fabulous when they are first installed but over time they will need maintenance. Simple steps can be taken to make sure blinds always look great. Make sure when ordering your blinds, the retailer or contract company (if...
Read MoreOK it’s not quite Christmas, but as one K9 charity slogan goes… I’m a firm believer when customers order blinds for their homes or offices, it is an investment for them. With the vast choice of blinds on the market, styles, fabrics, quality of components etc, you really should make sure your investment will last. One of the most important parts...
Read MoreIf you are considering having some made to measure blinds for your home or office, wouldn’t it be great if you could ask the right questions to the Blind Retailer? Or maybe get to know the sales person and their products and possibly a bit about the company’s History. Below we have put together a few questions that you could ask any blind retailer and...
Read MoreI’m not one for slagging off other peoples work but when I entered a public building, a hospital that had been opened for less than a year and saw the neglect of the blinds, I wanted to share with you my experience. So there I was walking into A&E after a slight accident. I was drilling, putting up some cream blinds for a customer in Brentwood area, when the...
Read MoreHere is a short clip showing you how to install a chain break and chain tidy to a Roller...
Read MoreI went into a “do it Yourself” superstore the weekend to get some bits and bobs. Samuel was with me and we ended up walking round and round most of the warehouse. We came across the isle where they sold their blinds. Naturally I took the opportunity to check out the quality and what they had on offer. Their pricing was extremely cheap – granted these...
Read MoreAt John’s Blinds we are a small family team and, more often than not, the same person who comes to measure your windows, will be the person who fits them. We have had some unusual requests from clients, especially where they wanted the blinds to be fitted! We love meeting clients, building rapport and helping people to select their blinds and, every now and then,...
Read MoreFor the most stylish and contemorary blinds system on the market today, look no further than the Perfect Fit Blind system, from Louvolite Available in pleated, venetian and roller blinds, the system requires no drilling or screwing into your window frames, thus affecting any window guarantees or warranties With a huge range of fabric colours and 5 frame colours,...
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