Scotland, UK - Roman Blind FAQ’s discussed by Select Blinds

Roman blinds are one of the most sought after blind styles available as they offer a feeling of comfort and warmth as well as a stylish look and feel to any room. Roman blinds are really versatile as they come in a huge range of materials, colours and patterns and can act either as a subtle addition or a stand out window feature for any room or area. Our Roman Blinds FAQ’s will tell you everything you need to know and will help you decide if Roman Blinds are the right window covering for your home or business.

What is a Roman Blind?

Roman blinds are a simple, elegant and contemporary material blind and can be made in a wide range of materials, colours and patterns. They can be hung from inside or outside of the window recess and hang straight down and flat when they are fully closed. When Roman blinds are fully open the material pleats concertina up into each fold. They are opened and closed using vertical cords or a pulley and are normally made to measure from good quality curtain fabric that you can choose from.

How do Roman Blinds work?

Roman Blinds are made from a flat continuous piece of fabric and lining which fits the window frame. When they are being opened the cords pull simultaneously together and the bottom pleat is raised up to meet the next pleat above, creating a fold in the fabric, and this continues until the blind is fully raised and in the open position. The height of your window will decide how many pleats are incorporated into the blind fabric as well as how deep you want the blind pleats to be.

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How does a Roman Blind open and close?

A thin cord is threaded through the individually sewn rings found in each pleat section of the fabric of the blind. When the blind is pulled open using the cord or pulley system it allows for the pleats to be created in the material which folds or concertina up into each other as the blind is opened.

How is a Roman Blind Fitted?

Roman blinds are easily fitted by a blind specialist like Select Blind and it saves you a lot of DIY stress and any DIY disasters. Brackets are fixed to the wall if they are being fitted outside of the window recess, or at the top section of the recess if inside. The blind batten at the top is then secured into the brackets with screws or a clip mechanism.

What material do Roman Blinds come in?

Professional blind companies like Select Blinds have a huge range of materials, colours and patterns available for you to choose from for your Roman blinds, including blackout options when it comes to their made to measure Roman Blind range.

If you are looking for Roman Blinds in Glasgow or Central Scotland, we have a wide selection and range of standard off the shelf ones to choose from, or, we offer a ‘free measuring, made to measure and fitting service’ in your home or business in areas across Scotland. You won’t find a more professional and customer-focused service than ours. Contact us today on 0808 301 9018 and one of our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Read our full FAQ's here: www.selectblinds.co.uk/roman-blind-faqs/