Why do Blinds Turn Yellow?
Blinds have the ability to perfectly finish off a room with their clean lines and beautiful shades. They are a worthwhile investment, but like any other fixtures or fittings in the home, blinds will collect dust, fluff and bits of debris, so it’s important to make sure you regularly clean them. However, even if you are an avid cleaner of your blinds, there is unfortunately still the chance that they could turn yellow over time. So why do blinds go yellow? Your first instinct might be to assume that the yellowing is due to poor quality materials, however, this isn’t the…
Continue readingHow to block light from a skylight
Skylights and roof windows are becoming increasingly popular, and not just in loft conversions. Perfect for letting more light into a room and opening a space up, roof windows are ideal for low-pitched roofs, and if decorated with the right blind, they can finish your room off beautifully. As stylish and practical they may be, if you need a little less light, or a little less heat, here’s a few tips to help. What blinds are suitable? With a wide range of blind styles suitable for skylights, you aren’t limited by choice at all. Velux offers a huge range of skylight…
Continue readingTroubleshooting : How to Fix Roller Blinds
If your roller blind has started to show signs of any problems, then keep reading our article as we troubleshoot some common roller blind problems, so you will know exactly what to do to fix them, should you come across any of these problems… My blind won’t open This requires increased tension of the spring. Take the blind down from its bracket Remove the cap over the pin Tighten the pin as much as it will allow to be tightened Replace the cap and place the blind back My blind rolls up too slowly/quickly This indicates a problem with the tension…
Continue readingTroubleshooting: How to Fix Roman Blinds
Frequently used home furnishings, such as Roman blinds, are bound to encounter a bit of trouble eventually, no matter how careful you are with them. The operating cord is probably used at least twice a day, every day, which can cause strain on certain mechanisms within the blind itself. However, Roman blinds are actually one of the easiest blind styles to fix, should something go wrong with them. The experienced team at Angel Blinds have seen various different problems over the years that can be easily fixed or avoided altogether if you know how. So let’s take a look at some…
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