Your Popular Roller Blind Questions Answered | 247 Blog

With roller blinds being one of the most popular window coverings in the UK, it’s no surprised we get plenty of questions about this top-rated blind type. We’re here to guide you through the world of roller blinds, with this handy list of roller blind FAQs to help unroll any roller blind mysteries! From installation tips to choosing the perfect fabric, we’ve got you (and your windows) covered. 

We offer a huge range of materials to choose from in our roller blinds collection, including water-resistant and waterproof PVC options. These splash-proof fabrics are a great addition to any kitchen or bathroom, and don't think function doesn't mean style, we offer plenty of fabulous patterns and colours in our water-resistant and waterproof collections.

There are hundreds of blackout options to choose from in our range of roller blinds, perfect for creating a dark and cosy environment to get a good night's sleep! For the best blackout, we recommend fitting roller blinds inside the recess and as close to the window as possible to minimise any light leakage around the blind!

Yes, one of the great features of a roller blind is the quick and easy installation. All that is required is to drill the two brackets in the correct place for your blind, then simply push the blind into place between them. For more info take a look at our straight-forward fitting guide! If you'd like to dodge the drill entirely though we'd recommend opting for our no-drill Twist&Fit range of rollers instead!

As we mentioned, our roller blinds come in a variety of different fabrics, but the cleaning method that suits them all is to lightly dust, and for stains or marks use a damp clean cloth with no cleaning products to lightly lift the stain. When it comes to water-resistant and waterproof options however, you can simply wipe the blinds down to clean them without having to worry abut damaging the fabric. We also offer specialised anti-bacterial roller blinds for areas where keeping germs at bay is a top priority, these fabrics are treated to prevent various forms of bacteria, fungus and mould from spreading.

How you measure depends on which fitting you're going for, but it's super simple either way!

For inside the recess fittings: Measure the wall-to-wall width across the top of the recess (where the roller blind will be fitted) and use this as your width measurement. Then measure the drop in three places along the window recess, and use the smallest of the three to order. We'll take care of any deductions to ensure your blind and its fittings sit snug withing the recess. There are some extra considerations for recesses with tiles, picture-rails, or any obstructions, but all you need to do is compare the width between these obstructions with the width at the top of the recess; as long as the difference is no bigger than 35mm, you're golden!

For outside the recess roller blinds: Simply measure the width and drop where you'd like the roller blind to start and finish. We recommend adding 35mm to each side as well as the top and bottom, to ensure a good coverage of your window and minimal light leakage.

We give you the option to customise your chain position when ordering so your blind arrives exactly how you want it! However, if you change your mind after the fact, you can easily switch the side your chain is on without any professional intervention!

If you have a standard roller blind, the first step is removing the blind from its brackets and swapping the brackets around on the wall. Lucky Twist&Fit owners can skip this step though!
From here, you can simply pull the sidewinder (that's the part with the chain) and pin/plunge-end out of the tube and swap them over.
Once you've done this, you can re-install the blind, roll the blind all the way down and continue until it starts to go back up - simple!
If you are stuck and would like one of our friendly customer service team to help you through this, please don't hesitate to give us a call or open a live chat!
 

At 247 Blinds we've got every colour under the sun when it comes to roller blinds! From crisp whites, classy neutrals, deep blacks, or calming greens, you can find something to fit your decor style, whatever it might be! You can go bold with a bright and colourful pattern, or keep it simple with our plain fabrics. Our range of multicoloured roller blinds includes an array of yellows, reds, pinks, greens and everything in-between! 

With the drop on all of our roller blinds, we add a small length of fabric as standard to ensure when the blind is rolled down, the aluminium tube at the top still has fabric covering it. This is for two reasons, the first, put simply, is because it looks better than having an exposed aluminium tube in your window! Secondly, it gives the tube a little extra grip for rolling them up to make sure operation feels smooth and doesn't slip.

It's not common for something to go wrong with roller blinds, and if it does we're always happy to work with you to find the best solution. Most issues with a roller blind can be avoided by taking appropriate care when opening and closing the blinds; as long as you are not adding undue tension to the mechanism by pulling too hard, you should be ready for a roller that will last as long as you need it to! With a five-year guarantee, and a dedicated customer support team, any issues you encounter can be easily resolved! 

There are multiple reasons to go for a made to measure roller blind over a cut to size roller, and we're not just saying that because we sell made to measure blinds! With a made to measure product, you can always guarantee you'll get a professional finish on the edges of your fabric and headrail, whilst you might find that off the shelf or cut to size rollers are susceptible to fraying - especially if you alter them yourself! You'll also get a more durable product, meaning more for your money in the long run, our made to measure rollers are professionally crafted to your measurements, whilst cut to size rollers are designed to be cut down with a handsaw - there's no competition there when it comes to longevity! You can also guarantee that if you're going for a blackout style, you'll get the desired look and the tightest fit within your recess with minimal light bleed!

So this may not be a huge shock, but whites, creams, and greys are the three most commonly ordered colours when it comes to roller blinds. We can see why! These simpler colours offer a clean and minimalistic look, and allow you to easily change your decor around them without leaving your blinds looking out of place. However, here at 247 we love to see the fun combinations of pattern and colour our customers create; there are no rules when it comes to your own space!

/double-roller-blinds blend the best features of a voile and blackout blind and put them both in one easy to use window covering. This gives you the choice of having the blind open, closed with a voile, or closed with a blackout AKA the ultimate flexible light control. Double rollers and perfect for rooms that you spend a lot of time in during both the day, and night, such as bedroom/office combos. The allow you to let daylight in when you need it, and block it out when you don't - all whilst maintaining privacy!