What our customers say...
I'm so pleased with the hall curtain you made for me and which safely delivered last week. It's an absolute joy - it's beautifully made, it fits the door snugly, and it's definitely keeping the hallway clear of draughts! Your measurements were spot-on as there's a nice balance between the fullness and the bulk - the curtain sits comfortably behind the door when it's open. So a triumph all round.
E.Hallett, London
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:
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:
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: