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Eoin McC.
Limerick · Front rooms
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Vertical Blinds
Rotating fabric louvres that stack to the side — built for wide windows. Below: what they are, the rooms they suit, the rooms they don't, and a step-by-step fitting guide.
What it is
About vertical blinds
Vertical blinds hang as individual fabric louvres, usually 89mm or 127mm wide, from a track at the top. They rotate to angle light and draw fully to one side or split to both. Because the weight is carried on a track rather than a roll, they handle very wide openings — patio doors, sliding doors and long office windows — better than any other blind type. They remain the default choice for Irish patio doors and rear extensions.
Best for
- Patio doors and sliding doors
- Wide windows over 2.5m where a roller would sag
- Offices and commercial premises
- Bungalows with long horizontal windows — common across Longford, Roscommon and rural Cork
Think twice about
- Small windows, where they look out of proportion
- Rooms with strong draughts, where the louvres knock together audibly
- Period properties, where the look is usually wrong
Materials & options
What to specify
Standard polyester louvres, blackout-backed louvres, or PVC louvres for wet rooms. Chain-and-weight bottoms are cheaper but rattle; ask about linked bottom chains or a weighted hem if the door is used often.
Cleaning & care
Louvres unhook individually, which makes them the easiest blind to clean properly — most fabrics can be sponged flat, and some are washable. Do not machine wash unless the supplier confirms it. Rehang while slightly damp so they hang straight.
Fitting guide
How to fit vertical blinds
Follow these in order. Most fitting problems come from skipping the measuring and levelling steps rather than from the blind itself.
Measure the track, not the window
For a face fix over a patio door, the track should overhang the opening by at least 100mm each side so the louvres stack clear of the glass when open. That overhang is the whole point — get it wrong and you lose a third of your door.
Decide the stack
Left stack, right stack, or split to both sides. On a patio door with a fixed pane and a sliding pane, stack away from the sliding pane so you are not fighting the fabric every time you go out.
Fit the brackets to the track
Track brackets clip on before the track goes up. Space them evenly, no more than 600mm apart, with one within 100mm of each end.
Mount the track
Face fix into the wall above the opening, at least 50mm above the frame so the louvres clear the handle. Level it carefully — verticals show any error immediately.
Hang the louvres
Each louvre hooks into a carrier. Rotate all carriers to face the same way first using the wand, then hook the louvres in one by one, all with the same face forward.
Link the bottoms and fit the safety device
Connect the bottom chain or weights, then fit the chain tensioner to the wall. Test the full draw and the full rotation.
Verified reviews
What customers say
Recent reviews from homes across Ireland.
“Recommended the UV-stable range because of the sun down here rather than selling me the cheapest thing. Two summers on and no fading at all.”
Ciara N.
Wexford · Whole house
“Solid job on a big rear extension. Priced per window so I could see exactly what I was paying for. No complaints.”
Brian F.
Meath · Extension
Questions
Vertical Blinds — common questions
Can vertical blinds be shortened?
Yes. Fabric louvres can be cut to length and the bottom pocket re-formed, and the track can be cut down by a fitter. It is one of the few blinds that is genuinely adjustable after the fact.
Do they work on a bay window?
Yes, with an angled or bendable track made to the bay's actual angles. This needs to be templated on site, not measured off a sketch.
Why do my louvres not close flat?
Usually a bent carrier or one louvre hooked in backwards. Check that every louvre faces the same direction before assuming the track is faulty.
Are they out of date?
In a small front room, arguably. On a 3m patio door they are still the most practical and most cost-effective option available, which is why they remain the most-fitted blind on Irish rear extensions.
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