Monthly Archives: February 2013

What blinds should I use in my house?

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What blinds to use in the kitchen

The position of the kitchen window in relation to the hob is critical. Provided the window is far away from the hob then any blind can be used.  Aluminium Venetian come in a range of stylish colours and because the slats are thin cleaning can be problematic. Basswood Venetian blinds are robust and easy to clean

What kind of Blinds to use in a bathroom

If there is a window in the bathroom which goes into the shower cubicle then Aluminium Venetian blinds can be used. But cleaning of watermarks can be difficult to remove( The slat thickness is thin and hard to wipe) Plaswood blinds are much more robust and easy to clean. Provided all windows are away from direct water then this type of blind can be used.

What type of blind to use in bedrooms, living areas and dining room

Any blind can be used in these areas. It depends on what type of décor the blinds must compliment.
Basswood venetian blinds give a luxurious warm look to any room. Aluminium Venetian Blinds give a stylish feel to a room with modern angular décor. Vertical blinds are very practical and easy to operate especially  on sliding doors but are from a modern décor point of view are considered the domain of office installations.

Cleaning and protection of Basswood Blinds

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Keeping off the dust before condensation mixes with dust to form a sticky substance. This is best done with an ostrich feather duster as often as is necessary. Ostrich feathers have a strong anti-static function and are ideal for blind cleaning. Once a year apply a coat of anti-static U.V protector wax. Woodoc have such a product.

Are Vertical blinds the answer for offices?

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Yes, Provided that the office seating is such that computer screens are facing away from the window.

Vertical blinds control the light from the left to the right. Because of this the light control is perfect for one computer screen but a problem for the others. If computer screens do face the window, it is advisable to use Venetian blinds. Being horizontal, they diffuse the light upward or downward for everyone therefore negating the problem.

Where to use Bamboo Roller/ Roman Blinds?

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These blinds can be used in any area. The important consideration besides your décor is that nearly all bamboo blinds can be seen through from the outside at night time(when the light is on) thus giving no privacy. Bamboo Blinds are perfect for enclosed lapa areas where privacy is not an issue. Bamboo blinds give a rustic feel to any area and complement a thatch roof perfectly.

Affordable Curtaining

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Our curtaining operation comes with over 30 years of experience in the industry and operates throughout Africa. The same costing principle namely “Affordable” applies to our full range of curtaining. Whether you are looking for dummy drops to add character to your blinds or a whole hotel, the attention to details and level of service remains constant. He sampling that is at our disposal is worth over R100, 000 so we are sure to have something for you.

Free Franchising Opportunity

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Affordable Blinds is looking for people in the following areas to sell and install our range of blinds:

1. Mpumulanga
2. Limpopo
3. North West
4. Free State

Some DIY experience would be useful but as full training is given not essential.
Affordable blinds operates in Gauteng, so to avoid and conflict of interests, Gauteng is off limits.
Affordable Blinds recommended retail price list is very competitive and the franchise discount offered enables the franchise holder to make good profit
Interested parties are invited to contact Eric by email only.
Our email address is sales@affordableblinds.co.za

How to choose the right colour blind?

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It is important to choose the colour of your choice of blind at the window. At Affordable blinds we repeatedly receive requests for the colours of the blinds to be part of our website. On the face of it a reasonable request. But bear in mind computer screens are not all the same and colours are sometimes displayed differently. Only slightly but differently. None the less, the same principle applies to choosing colour in a showroom where fluorescent lighting alters the colour.

Why are Venetian Blinds called Venetian?

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Back in the middle ages, it was the Persians who first brought the Eastern art of blinds to the city of Venice. The Venetian influence soon saw blinds spreading throughout Europe. The style of blind were raised and lowered with a string connected to a series of slats. This style of blind is in common use today and take its name from the city where it was popularized.