Questions to consider when buying a made to measure blind

Planning is all about achieving a successful end result.

He we look at some common questions that need to be considered

We can assist to develop each question either in our showroom or at your home / office.

  • Will my motor be battery, solar or mains powered.

  • With battery operation some systems require easy access to the area to re-charge every 6 to 9 months while other battery options shall last 3 to 7 years depending on the system.

  • Will the operation of the product be by:

Local wall switching, remote controller, time clock with holiday mode, via a projector in a cinema room or by another means.

  • If mains operated will you want the power cables surface mounted or chased into the wall?
  • How many blinds will operate together?
  • How many areas will require separate control if in a larger area.

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Areas Covered

Aldershot, Ash, Ash Vale, Arborfield, Ascot, Badshot Lea, Bagshot, Basingstoke, Blackwater, Binfield, Bracknell, Calcot, Camberley, Caversham, Chobham, Church Crookham, Crowthorne, Deepcut, Earley, Emmer Green, Eversley, Farnborough, Farnham, Finchampstead, Fleet, Frimley, Frimley Green, Hawley, Hartley Wintney, High Wycombe, Hook, Hurst, Lightwater, Marlow, Mytchett, Maidenhead, North Camp, Newbury, Odiham, Oxford, Pangbourne, Purley On Thames, Reading, Sandhurst, Shinfield, Sindlesham, Slough, Sonning, Sunninghill, Sunningdale, Theale, Tidmarsh, Tilehurst, Tongham, Twyford, Virginia Water, Warfield, Wargrave, Windlesham, Windsor, Winkfield, Winnersh, Woodley, Woking, Wokingham, Yateley

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri 9.30 to 17.00

Sat 9.30 to 15.00

Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays

Frequently asked questions

How to clean Roller blinds?

  1. Our fabrics include soft and rigid PVC which is very easy to wipe clean simply using a damp cloth. 
  2. Clean regularly with a vacuum to avoid dust build up
  3. Use a damp, clean cloth tackle stains quickly
  4. Work from the top of the blind working down
  5. Use silicon spray to clean the mechanical parts, but avoid getting it on the fabric
  6. Use soapy water to clean plastic chains / cords but not brass or steel
  7. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your roller blind fabric first if you’re in any doubt.

How to clean Aluminium Venetian blinds?

  1. Clean metal Venetian blinds with a duster or clean, soft cloth to gently remove debris
  2. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your aluminium blind slats first if you’re in any doubt.
  3. Use the upholstery attachment of your vacuum cleaner on a low suction setting to remove dust

How to clean Roman blinds?

  1. Remove dust and debris from your Roman blind using the upholstery attachment of your vacuum
  2. Smooth out creases or wrinkles with a steamer
  3. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your roman blind fabric first if you’re in any doubt.

How clean Pleated blinds?

  1. Keep your Pleated blinds dust free
  2. Remove marks with a damp cloth
  3. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your pleated blind fabric first if you’re in any doubt.

How to clean Wooden and Faux Wood blinds?

  1. Keep your Wooden blind dust free
  2. Thoroughly clean each individual slat gently
  3. If you have Faux Wood blinds, you can use a diluted mix of detergent and lukewarm water.
  4. If real wood do not use any chemical cleaning products as this may lead to warping or damage to the colour
  5. Use a vacuum cleaner to keep dust at bay

How to clean Vertical blinds?

  1. Clean the headrail of your Vertical blind
  2. Our fabrics include soft and rigid PVC which is very easy to wipe clean simply using a damp cloth.
  3. Vertical blinds made from fabric should be regularly vacuum cleaned to keep them free from dust by using soft upholstery brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner and move gently from top to bottom.
  4. Make sure the louvres continue to glide smoothly by using a silicone spray
  5. Thoroughly clean each individual slat gently
  6. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your vertical blind slats first if you’re in any doubt.

How to clean Day and Night blinds?

  1. Gently wipe the surface of the blind with a fur free cloth or feather duster
  2. Remove marks or stains with a damp cloth or sponge
  3. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your Day and Night blind fabric first if you’re in any doubt.

How to clean Shutters?

  1. Keep your Shutter dust free
  2. Thoroughly clean each individual slat gently
  3. If you have Faux Wood Shutter, you can use a diluted mix of detergent and lukewarm water.
  4. If real wood Shutter do not use any chemical cleaning products as this may lead to warping or damage to the colour
  5. Use a vacuum cleaner to keep dust at bay

How to clean Curtains?

  1. All our curtains are dry clean only, but there are other ways to keep your curtains looking good:
  2. Clean your curtains regularly with a vacuum to avoid dust build up
  3. Use a hand-held steam to neaten creases and wrinkles
  4. Keep your room well-ventilated to avoid mould build up

What are Awnings?

  1. Patio Awnings are made from a durable fabric that are designed to shade you and your patio furniture on even the brightest days available in motorised or manual.
  2. Motorised version - Useful for any occasion over the summer months, our patio Awnings can be extended and retracted with just a twist of a simple remote control with motorised version
  3. Manual version -easy to use crank mechanism allowing you to customise shading to your outdoor space throughout the day.

How to clean Awnings?

  1. Make sure your awning is fully retracted into their protective cassettes after every use.
  2. To clean an Awning, first ensure that the fabric is fully extended. Use a mix of warm water and detergent-free soap as well as a microfibre cloth to gently wipe the Awning clean; Then allow time for the fabric to dry completely. We recommend cleaning your Awning at least twice a year; Once before using it in the summer and again before you’ve rolled it up for winter, we also recommend wiping the metal components and fittings twice a year with a soft cloth dampened with warm soapy water.
  3. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your awning fabric first if you’re in any doubt.
  4. Please don't use a pressure washer or bleach It will quickly damage the structure of the fabric.

Can Awning Be Used in Winter?

  1. Our awnings are water resistant and can handle light rain just fine; But they are not designed to withstand some of the more extreme conditions in winter such as heavy rain, wind and snow.
  2. We recommend minimal use of the Awning throughout winter
  3. we also recommend removing the decorative fabric valance and storing it somewhere dry until the warmer weather returns.

Are Awnings Wind and rainproof?

  1. Although water resistant and durable, our retractable Awnings are not designed for heavy rain as this can pool on the fabric and substantially increase the Awning’s weight.
  2. We strongly recommend leaving the Awning fully retracted on windy days or during heavy rainfall.