Questions

How to see samples or order?

Contact us to either provide your own measurements or arrange a visit from our team to measure, show samples, and answer questions. You can also schedule a meeting with an expert in our showroom.

If you decide to place an order, we'll contact you when your blinds are ready for collection or to arrange a professional fitting at a convenient time. Prices vary from 15 to 200 Euro per blind, depending on size and type, or from 400 to 1500 for advanced blinds. We accept various payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, cash, electronic bank transfer, Apple Pay, Android Pay, wireless cards, Maestro, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Union Pay, bank drafts, cheques, Revolut.

All blinds come with a minimum 2-year guarantee. Specific products may have extended guarantees, including 10 years for some shutters and zip blinds, 5 years for electric blinds, and 3 years for Velux and Verosol blinds.

What specialist blinds are available?

We supply blinds for various needs, including homes, offices, manufacturers, hospitals, and educational institutions. If you have a specific type of blind in mind and we cannot supply it, we will recommend an alternative supplier. Example blinds include:

• Extremely large blinds
• Fitting for shaped windows, including curved, apex, and triangular
• Short-notice service for large orders
• Complete blackout blinds
• Blinds that maintain comfortable temperatures and reduce glare
• Logo blinds
• Motorized blinds with automation system integration

What to consider when choosing blinds?

• Personal preference: Roller blinds and venetian blinds are particularly popular in Ireland, often in plain or subtly textured light to mid-bright shades.
• View outside: Vertical and venetian blinds have narrow openings through slats, while roller and cellular blinds generally have a single opening. Screen fabrics offer a view through the material while providing daytime privacy.
• Room function: For blackout needs, such as in a bedroom or cinema room, blackout blinds are ideal.
• Safety: Cordless blinds, like motorized ones, are the safest option. All our staff are trained in child safety. Heavy blinds should be anchored to sturdy foundations, avoiding less sturdy surfaces like plasterboard.
• Price: Roller and aluminium venetian blinds are more affordable. On the other hand, roman blinds tend to be more expensive due to the complexity and quantity of materials used.
• Glare control: Sun-reflective fabrics, such as Verosol, feature a metallic surface that prevents sunlight glare inside.
• Automation: Blinds can be operated manually, by remote control, or automatically, adjusting based on rules like direct sunlight.
• Privacy: Blinds with screen fabric allow for daytime privacy while retaining an outside view. Venetian blinds provide less privacy for the same outside view.
• Interior design: Roman blinds or heavy curtains that pool on the floor can complement period homes beautifully.
• TV%: (Visual Light Transmittance) This factor compares how much light will enter the room, considering fabric color, thickness, weave density, and coatings.
• Fit: Blinds are usually fitted inside the window recess. We also offer blinds specially designed for tilt and turn windows, or that fit outside the recess, or even inside the wall itself.
• Energy use: For better insulation, BER rating, and cost savings, polyvinyl shutters help retain heat, while Verosol blinds, brise soleil, and external blinds reduce excess solar heat gain.
• Hygiene: In bathrooms, anti-mildew textiles preserve the blinds' appearance. Venetian blinds require regular cleaning as dust accumulates on the upward-facing surfaces. Specialist anti-microbial blinds are ideal for hospitals.
• Availability: Most blinds can be fitted within days, though some, like cellular blinds, may have longer lead times.
• Outside appearance: Different colored fabrics can be made to appear uniform from the outside, ensuring a cohesive look.
• Window orientation and size: North-facing windows may need less protection from glare and heat, while large untinted roof windows might require more.
• Health: Verosol fabrics are certified for non-toxic materials (Oeko-Tex Standard 100), particularly relevant in case of fire. They are formaldehyde and PVC-free, flame retardant, compliant with IOS 14001 international environmental standard, and Greenguard certified.
• Sustainability and environment: FSC-certified venetian blinds and natural textiles offer long-term sustainability.
• Acoustic absorption: Shutters and acoustic fabrics help mitigate noise pollution from outside.
• Operating conditions: Consider whether the blinds will be exposed to dust, air pollution, smoke, or humidity. These conditions can affect the functionality and appearance of some blind types over time.
• Ultraviolet light: UV light can fade furnishings and affect skin. Roller blinds with high-specification fabric help block UV light.
• Temperature: Large glass areas can cause rooms to heat up significantly in sunny weather. External blinds prevent heat from entering, while internal blinds with Verosol fabric reflect heat back outside.
• Domestic or commercial use: Commercial buildings often focus more on the productivity benefits of the blinds and fabric selection.
• Quality: Certain fabrics may not be suitable for zip blinds or environments with fluctuating heat levels, as they may stretch over time. Even if a fabric is cheaper initially, the overall cost of ownership can be higher if the blinds malfunction or need frequent replacements.
• Time of use: The time of day a room is occupied and the duration will influence which factors are most important.
• Marketing Blinds can be customized with business logos for advertising purposes.
• Alternatives: Consider alternatives or complements to blinds, such as smartglass, eaves, brise soleil, frosted and tinted glass, PERGOLAS and awnings.

How to keep blinds in good condition?

• Cleaning: Use a vacuum with low suction and a soft brush attachment. Gently rub dirt with a microfiber cloth and fabric cleaner spray. Test on an inconspicuous area first. Avoid saturating, crushing, or wrinkling the fabric. Allow blinds to dry in a ventilated, shaded area. For a thorough clean after long use or heavy soiling, consider specialist cleaning services, such as ultrasonic cleaning.
• Avoid excess moisture and smoke: Keep blinds away from excess moisture, smoke, and deep-fat fryers unless specifically designed for those conditions.
• Care with venetians: When raising or lowering venetian blinds, keep the slats open and support their weight with your other hand. Wood venetian slats may crack if bent, while aluminium slats may crease.
• Care with roller blinds: For spring-operated roller blinds, pull the tassel straight down, not to the side. If difficult to raise, lower the blind, remove it from the brackets, roll the fabric by hand, and reattach. For chain-operated roller blinds with fabric pulling to one side, apply masking tape to the tube on the opposite side.
• Avoid excessive force: Operate blinds gently and avoid letting them drop uncontrollably.

How to remove window blinds for room painting?

• Roller Blinds (Spring Operation): Gently lift the blind upwards along the bracket path.
• Older roller blinds (chain): On the non-chain end, pull the white clip at the nib before removing the blind. For newer models, push the chain side upwards towards the ceiling, then across to release the prongs.
• Blinds with a headrail (venetian/roman Blinds): The rail cover, usually held by velcro, can be detached. Pull across the metal hinges holding the rail while supporting it to prevent it from falling.
• Vertical blinds: Loosen the small screw above the bracket holding the rail. For screwless rails, unclip the rail from the brackets.
• Verosol standard chain roller blind: On the opposite side to the chain, twist the circular mechanism downwards before sliding out that side first.
• Verosol cassette or cellularc blinds: At the back of the blind where it attaches to the bracket, there is a small lip. Push the lip up with a screwdriver to release the blind.