Specialty profile horizontal blinds are relatively new to the marketplace. The slat profiles and materials used to produce them vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but have mainly one thing in common, “SHAPE”. Innovative profiles include interlocking (siding like), “S” shaped and tapered shutter profiles. Most of the latest products to be introduced are created from composite materials or 100% PVC. In the past, available colors have been mainly neutral with whites and off whites. Now we are now seeing wood stains and soft contemporary finishes added to the color palette. Decorative tapes are offered with some profiles, but not all. Keep an eye out in the very near future for more of these shaped profiles to grace the windows in your neighborhood.
- Slat sizes range from 1-3/8" to 2-1/2"
- Slats can be smooth or textured (some imitation wood grains also available)
- Can be easily operated on windows in the range of 65 square feet larger windows may require additional head-rail control features
- Cord tilt available for easier operation
- Can be split into multiple blinds on one head-rail for easier operation (would share common valance profile for uniform look)
- Cloth tapes available for some product lines only.
- Specialty valances such as sculptured and cornice moldings available
- “Routeless” feature available - eliminates all route holes from slats and allows for easy removal and cleaning
- Child safety (break - away) tassels available
- Energy efficiency - moderate
- Many of the slat types resist warping, cracking, chipping, and fading
- Some slats require tighter ladder spacing to ensure proper slat support
- Many of the products are Fire Retardant and are suitable for commercial applications
