Plastic Mini Blinds
For practicality, style and choice, plastic mini blinds have it all. When it comes to picking the right window treatment for a room, it should be given as much attention as when considering furnishings and finishing touches in a room.
Whether you have wide or narrow windows, they are worth dressing up. It’s amazing how choosing the wrong window treatment can affect a room’s décor. While curtains can be attractive, plastic mini blinds can offer a lighter and brighter ambience.
Moreover, curtains can be a headache to clean and attract dust like magnets. Cleaning vinyl Venetian slat blinds only takes minutes with a wet cloth. For areas where you want 100% privacy such as the bathroom, these blinds are perfect.
As well as preventing outsiders from peeking in, plastic blinds are impermeable to moisture. So if you’re wondering what to do about windows that are at risk of liquid and moisture they are the way to go.
In terms of popularity, plastic mini blinds are more popular than any other kind of blind. For a blind to be termed ‘mini’ slats usually measure between 15 to 25 millimeters. This means that mini blinds have more slats than conventional Venetian blinds and it gives them their distinct look.
Additionally, mini window blinds come in other materials including aluminum and wood. You will see that there is an array of designs available as well as some special functions. Features such as cordless lift control, gives you the ability to lift your blinds at a touch of a button. And if you’re feeling particularly lazy, you can opt for remote controlled blinds.
Plastic mini blinds are the most commonly bought and are available in numerous different colors. If you decide for pre-made blinds, you must measure your window frame before purchasing. This can be easily done with a tape measure and a stool or ladder.
Quick instructions on installing blinds:
Decide whether you want to mount your plastic blinds on the inside or on the outside of you window frame. In most cases it’s nicer to have them mounted within your window opening for a nicer and tidier look, especially if the recess is quite deep.
For inside mounts, it’s a good idea to take several measurements both across and upwards and take the longest measurement for both. This will ensure your vinyl mini blind will fit snuggly into your window recess without touching the sides.
For ugly looking window frames and ones without deep enough recesses, you might want to mount your mini blinds on the outside of the frame. You’ll want your blinds to be a few inches wider than the frame and make sure that you have enough height too. Once you’ve measured your window frame you can begin your hunt for the perfect blinds.