Venetian blinds with aluminium slats
Venetian blinds with aluminium slats that rotate — light comes in, the view from outside does not. They go where both are needed at once: bathrooms, kitchens and offices.
Light without the view
Rotating the slats changes the angle at which light enters. With the slats turned upwards the light bounces off the ceiling and the room is lit diffusely while the view from the street is broken. Turned horizontal, the opening is clear.
That is the difference from a curtain, which either lets light and view through together or stops both. A venetian blind separates the two, which is why it is used most in ground-floor rooms facing the street and in bathrooms.
16 or 25 mm slats
16 mm slats are narrower, give a finer division and are less noticeable when stacked. They are the standard for mounting in the window sash and for smaller openings.
25 mm slats are wider, raise and lower faster and read more clearly on large glazing. On a tall opening, a stack of 16 mm slats takes up more room at the top than 25 mm ones.
Moisture resistant
The slats are lacquered aluminium, so they do not absorb moisture and do not swell. That makes venetian blinds the one shading that goes into a bathroom without a second thought — a fabric curtain there picks up smell and stains, and a timber slat warps.
The same applies over a kitchen worktop, where steam and grease reach the window. An aluminium slat wipes clean with a damp cloth.
Mounted in the sash — no drilling
A venetian blind is most often mounted into the sash itself, so it follows the window when it opens and does not hang into the room. That mounting uses brackets that go on without drilling the PVC profile, so the seal is not compromised.
For tilted windows (roof lights, loft windows) side guides hold the slats against the glass so they do not hang away at an angle.
Specification
| Slat | 16 mm or 25 mm |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium, lacquered |
| Colours | Full RAL palette |
| Operation | Wand to rotate, cord to raise |
| Mounting | In the sash or on the wall |
| Drilling the profile | Not required (sash mounting) |
| Tilted windows | Side guides |
Frequently asked questions
Does a venetian blind darken a room?
Not completely. Even with the slats closed, light comes through the cord holes and the overlaps. For full blackout a roller shutter is used. A venetian blind is for control, not for darkening.
How is a venetian blind cleaned?
Wipe the slats with a damp cloth or a special brush that takes several slats at once. Do not bend them while wiping — a bent slat stays bent and shows whenever the blind is lowered.
Can it be fitted to a tilt-and-turn window?
It can, and sash mounting is then the best answer: the blind travels with the sash when it tilts instead of getting in the way. Side guides are used for that type of mounting.
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