your complete guide to

blinds

When choosing a member of the Professional Drape Group to make your curtains and blinds, you can rest assured that you are working with a company that has your best interests at heart. Our members are window fashion design experts, they offer reliability, a quality guarantee and the industry knowledge to ensure that you get the best possible results. Selecting a member of the Professional Drape Group for your job will take the stress out of choosing the best window décor for your home.

282 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui, New Zealand | Phone 07 575-5008 Fax 07 575-4367 | furnituresave@xtra.co.nz

Blinds in general are easy to clean and care for. Keep your blinds looking as good as new with the following tips...

Dust Regular light dusting with a feather duster or soft cloth maintains a like-new appearance of most blinds, shades, sheer, shutters and window panels.

Vacuum For deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Most blinds can be vacuumed using vertical strokes.

spot cleaning Clean small areas and stains on shades and blinds with a soft cloth or sponge moistened with lukewarm water. Add mild detergent if needed. Blot gently to avoid creasing or damaging the fabric (rubbing can damage fabrics).

Spot cleaning may result in cleaner areas which show as a discolouration.

note certain fabrics may not be suitable for spot cleaning, your sales assistant will be able to advise if spot cleaning on your choice of

blind / fabric is not recommended.

The versatility of blinds is second to none and there are so many options available in style and design. Depending

on the material chosen, you can achieve a sheer sunshade or a complete blackout.

Blinds are a great solution when covering a uniquely shaped window, as they are custom-made to fit exactly to your space.

The material, timber or fabric comes in various widths, densities and finishes.

The options may seem a bit daunting but your Professional Drape Group retailer will come to your home to help with

every step from measuring and design ideas to fabric information and care instructions.

Don’t for get to ask them about a quality guarantee as well as child safety

options.

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Venetian blinDs let you control light, shade, ventilation and privacy in a matter of seconds. These high quality shades are resistant to scratching, corrosion, peeling, dulling and discolouration.

The huge range of finishes and sizes make aluminium venetians one of the most versatile choices of blinds. Additionally most suppliers of aluminium venetians are able to manufacture to specific window sizes and shapes which solves the problem of covering the most difficult shaped windows. Various perforation options are also available allowing you to choose the shade solution suitable for different facade orientations.

Vertical blinDs are a great choice for large or sloping windows. Available in various fabrics from translucent to total blockout. With multiple stacking options including one way draw to the left or right, two way draw or centre stacking, vertical blinds offer a narrower stack back allowing more glass to be exposed when blinds are open.

roman blinDs The functional and practical aspects of roman blinds are complimented by the vast array of fabric options, giving the benefit of colour, pattern, texture and co-ordination to a room. Roman blinds can be fitted in the window reveal with no gaps between panels making them an especially heat efficient choice for your home.

pleateD blinDs have a neat, stacked look lending a contemporary, minimal appearance to rooms. Pleated blinds can be used for a wide variety of window shapes and sizes including skylights, arched and triangular. Pleated blinds use fabric that has a metallised backing to insulate your window against the heat of the summer sun, conversely they help retain warmth during the cold winter months.

rollershaDes provide the most versatile window cover solutions for your home. From transparency and complete blockout to UV light filtering, rollershades offer numerous options for style, texture, size and weight.

Sunscreen rollershades are so versatile that protecting your home from the sun will never mean compromising on style.

honeycomb shaDes incorporate unique cellular honeycomb spun bonded polyester fabric, making them one of the most energy efficient window coverings available, with insulating results similar to a double glazed window! With no seams honeycomb shades are well suited for large windows and unusual custom shapes eg, arched, circular (static only), angled windows and skylights. Fabric available from sheer to blackout.

Faux timber blinDs Giving the look and feel of wood, these venetians are made from polyresin and provide a durable, cost effective alternative to wood. The slats are available in two sizes, they are resistant to heat, humidity and are UV protected.

wooDen blinDs Available in a range of grain, pattern and colour options, wooden blinds bring an elegant, natural look to your home. With adjustable slats to provide light and heat control, wooden blinds are also an incredibly practical solution. In addition, the slats are available in a variety of sizes from traditional thin slats to extra wide for a more contemporary look.

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Vertical blinDs

We understand that your home is a reflection of your style and taste. Blinds offer a range of window fashions to suit unusual window shapes and sizes enabling you to create the right environment within your home, whatever your style.

SHADE TYPE Blackout Transparent UV Protection High Low

Colour / Fabric _________________

BOTTOM RAIL Round Elliptical Rectangular

OPERATInG OPTIOnS Classic chain drive Automation Linked rollershades

FABRIC TREATMEnT Sanitized Fire retardant Duraguard Teflon fabric protector

FAUx TIMBER BLInDSColour __________________________SLATS 50mm 64mm

WOODEn BLInDS Colour painted finish Wooden stained finish E-cote UV finish

SLATS 25mm 46mm 60mm

Colour ____________________________

STAnDARD VEnETIAnS SLATS 25mm 50mm

TWI-nIGHTER VEnETIAn BLInDSOperating options

Cord and wand Automation

VERTICAL BLInDSColour __________________________

Translucent Blockout Standard wand Child safety option

Wand Colour White Grey

ROMAn BLInDS Fabric Lining

Dimensions On window Beyond

Colour ____________________________

TECHnICAL SPECIFICATIOn 816 Metallised fabric range 812 metallised fabric range 878 metallised fabric range non-transparent

BLInD TYPE Skylight Day & night Top down/bottom up Triangle Arch

FABRIC TREATMEnT Fire retardant

SIzE 10 20 mm

DESIGn OPTIOnS Top-down shades, Top-down / bottom-up shades Day-night shade

OPERATInG SYSTEM Standard cord lock Ultraglide EasyRise PowerRise Skylight Specialty shades