Sheer Roller Blinds

Sheer roller blinds are a great option for giving privacy during the day without reducing the light levels too radically. They won’t block your view and can help to soften the light and reduce glare – especially useful in home offices.

Unlike a cafe curtain which remains static when in place, a sheer roller blind offers the choice of being drawn up or down dependent on need. They are also a popular choice when used in conjunction with curtains for extra privacy.

To keep things simple, Tinsmiths’ sheer roller blinds can be made up in a choice of four sheer fabric options. Samples of these can be ordered HERE.

Roller blinds are generally fitted within the window recess (or on the frame for sash windows) as they roll up so neatly that they are extremely discrete when in the up position. Tinsmiths roller blinds come with sturdy metal brackets for fitting and can be face or top fixed i.e. fixed to the window frame or fixed upwards at the top of the recess), as desired.

Measuring for Roller Blinds

The three measurements that we require to make a roller blind are:

  • The finished blind width
  • The finished blind length
  • The length from the top of the blind to the floor

Measure the recess width at the top, middle & bottom, (old properties in particular can be rather variable!) take the smallest measurement of the three.

Next measure the recess from top to bottom, this is the finished blind length. Then measure from the top to the floor – this is to allow us to calculate the length of beaded chain.

Take a width measurement in several places and supply the narrowest. Take a length measurement and supply without any deductions, lastly take a length measurement to the floor.

Other things to consider are:

  • whether your blind will be face fixed to the window frame or top fixed – which may be useful if you need clearance for window “furniture”.
  • which side you would like the controls to hang from
  • whether you require a traditionally rolled blind or a reversed rolled blind. Reverse rolled blinds, also known as Waterfall rolled, hang in front of the roller leaving a small gap between blind and window.

Fitting a Roller Blind

Young children can strangle in the loop of pull cords and chains that operate window coverings. New safety regulations BS EN13120 apply from 28th February 2014; please read and follow the instructions provided with your blind and use the safety equipment suppplied. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Fitting your roller blind is fairly simple, you will need some tools:

  • A driller-driver or drill, with wood or masonry drill bits and posi-drive screwdriver
  • A Pencil
  • A spirit level – although judging by eye is often better!
  • The Blind, brackets and screws provided.
  • If you are fitting into masonry, you will need rawl plugs