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The specification for the Aliwood blind is the same as a standard 25mm venetian
blind, however, the slatting, the headrail and the bottom rail are coated in a special
wood effect finish, which is extremely convincing.
This style of blind is becoming very popular as an alternative to wooden blinds,
since the cost is lower, and the blind is less bulky when pulled up.
For further technical information, and an explaination of the general benefits of
venetian blinds, please see the 25mm venetian blind page.
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Lower cost than real wooden blinds.
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Easy to clean, and won't be damaged by using mild detergents
unlike wooden blinds.
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Light can be directed around a room to reduce glare in certain
areas. For example, reducing the glare on TV and computer screens.
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Aliwood Venetian blinds have a very small stacking depth even over
long drops, which makes them ideal on doors.
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Lightweight and suitable for fixing to weaker materials such
as plasterboard.
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Aliwood Venetian blinds can now be fitted into the perfect fit™
frame system for the ultimate unobtrusive look. Particularly suitable for conservatories.
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Hold down clips
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Plastic hooks which secure the bottom bar in place when attached
to doors or tilt windows.
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Mixed slat combinations
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A mixture of colours can be added into one blind.
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Privacy Slating (25mm only)
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The blind is essentially the same as the standard; however,
the routed holes are eliminated in favour of a small cut-out at the back of the
slating. This means that the pull cords do not run through the slats, but instead
run at the back. The removal of these punched holes makes a massive difference to
the amount of light that penetrates the blind, and gives a new look to an already
attractive blind.
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Electronic Tilt Operation
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The headrail can be manufactured with a battery operated motor to
allow the slats to be tilted by remote control.
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Split
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Split controls will have the clear tilt wand on the left hand
side, and the pull cords on the right hand side.
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Reverse
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Reverse controls will have the clear tilt wand on the right
hand side, and the pull cords on the left hand side.
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Left
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Both the pull cords and clear tilt wand will be positioned
on the left hand side of the blind.
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Right
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Both the pull cords and clear tilt wand will be positioned
on the right hand side of the blind.
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Standard metal face fix 642425
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This is the std bracket supplied, suitable for face and top
fixing.
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Recommended screws are no.6 or no.8
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Stand-off (16mm) 642414
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This is similar to the standard bracket, but spaces the blind
off of the fixing face by 16mm.
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Recommended screws are no.6 or no.8
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Box Brackets
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An end fixing clear plastic box bracket is also available,
but not recommended for standard installations.
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Recommended screws are no.6 or no.8
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Maximum and Minimum Sizes
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The minimum width for a venetian blind is 210mm. The maximum
width is 2600mm. After the maximum width of 2600mm, it is recommended that
the Continent system be used. The continent system simply has a bigger, heavier
duty Headrail, and is capable of reaching a maximum width of 4000mm.
Note: it is advisable
to consider using the same headrail system in situations where there are more than
one blind next to each other – such as a bay window. For example, there are
two blinds in a bay window at 800mm wide, and one window at 2200mm wide. The
2800mm wide blind needs the continent headrail system, and so it would be advisable
to use the same continent headrail for the smaller blinds as well, so that the look
is consistent.
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The continent headrail is available in matching colours, and will colour co-ordinate to the chosen slat colour, however, the tilt control will
be be cord operation, not tilt wand.
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The widths of 25mm allywood venetian blinds are made to a tolerance of 3mm, and the
drops are made to a tolerance of 5mm. Therefore, blinds that are positioned next
to each other may show a slight difference in height even though they have been
ordered at the same drop.
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Important
notes for bay windows are shown on our downloadable technical sheet.
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Bedroom
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Lounge
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Study
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Conservatory
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Usually fitted to the Pvc frame of the conservatory, and projected
forward on special brackets to clear the window handles. (now available as perfect
fit blinds!)
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Kitchen
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Bathroom
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Not suitable where the blind is expected to get wet, or for
excessively steamy rooms where there is no extractor fan. The head and bottom rails
are made of enamelled steel, which in time might develop rust spots if exposed to
excessive moisture.
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Dining Room
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Utility Room
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