Glossary

Light filtering fabric softens daylight while helping to maintain privacy and reduce glare.

A valance is a decorative cover used to conceal the headrail or fittings at the top of a blind.

Universal brackets are versatile blind fittings designed to support different fixing positions and installation methods.

Tubular motors are compact electric motors fitted inside blind tubes to raise, lower or tilt blinds automatically.

Top fix is a blind fitting method where brackets are secured upwards into the ceiling or top of a recess.

A tilt wand is a handheld blind control used to angle slats for light, privacy and glare control.

A tilt mechanism is the internal blind component that angles slats to control light, privacy and glare.

Thermal insulation helps blinds reduce heat loss, retain warmth and improve comfort around windows.

String ladders are the vertical cord supports that hold horizontal blind slats evenly in place.

Slats are the horizontal or vertical strips in a blind that tilt to control light, privacy and airflow.

A sidewinder is a chain-operated blind mechanism used to raise, lower or adjust blinds smoothly from one side.

A safety device is a blind fitting designed to keep cords or chains secure and reduce child safety risks.

Recess size is the full wall-to-wall measurement inside a window opening before any fitting deductions are made.

Outside recess means fitting a blind on the wall above or around the window opening.

Mono control is a single operating system that manages both lifting and tilting on compatible blinds.

A light gap is the small space where daylight can enter around the edges of a fitted blind.

Ladder tapes are decorative fabric strips that support and conceal the cords on Venetian and wooden blinds.

Inside recess means fitting a blind within the window opening for a neat, built-in finish.

Hold down brackets secure the bottom of a blind to minimise movement, rattling and swinging.

A headrail is the top support component that houses or carries a blind’s operating system.

Face fix means fitting a blind bracket directly onto the front face of a wall, frame or surface.

Exact size is the precise finished blind size made to your stated width and drop measurements.

Drapes are lined fabric window coverings that add privacy, insulation, softness and decorative style to a room.

Dim-out fabric reduces incoming light without creating a fully blackout effect.

A cord is a pull control used to raise, lower or adjust certain types of blinds.

A control chain is a looped chain used to raise, lower or adjust a blind smoothly.

A cassette system is a protective headbox that houses a blind’s fabric, roller or mechanism neatly at the top of the window.

Brackets are support fittings used to securely hold a blind, track or headrail in place.

A bottom rail is the weighted lower bar that helps a blind hang straight and operate smoothly.

Bloc-out refers to fabric or blind systems designed to block external light for greater privacy and room darkening.

A cord cleat is a small safety fitting used to secure blind cords neatly out of children’s reach.

A bobble chain is a beaded control chain used to raise, lower or tilt certain blinds.

Blind drop is the vertical measurement from the top to the bottom of a blind

A small, decorative weight attached to a blind's pull cord for easier operation.