If you have spent any time searching for blackout blinds it will have become apparent that the most popular and widely available type are roller blinds. In this article I aim to explore the reasons why blackout roller blinds are so popular.
Before we go any further it is important to understand that the phrase blackout roller blind actually means a roller blind using a blackout fabric. Not a blind specifically designed for blocking out light.
A common mis conception is that a blackout fabric must be a dark colour, as they are less likely to let light through. In reality blinds are slightly more sophisticated than that, and thanks to special fabric formulations you can get blackout blinds in any colour, even white.
In terms of price blackout roller blinds can be found for a pretty affordable price. Usually they will cost just slightly more than a standard roller blind. Unless you choose an intricate fabric, which you will pay a premium price for.
If you are looking for 100% light blackout then roller blinds are not for you. Blackout roller blinds work well at blocking most of the light out, which is often all that is required, but they will not block 100% of the light out. For more demanding situations like that you will need to look into heavy duty cassette blinds.
Chances are if you are looking at blackout roller blinds you already have a pretty good idea of where you want to use them, but just in case, here are some more ideas:
- Conference Rooms – If you are running a powerpoint presentation the last thing you want is you guests not being able to see the screen because of the light reflecting offf of it.
- Bedrooms – If you have to sleep during the day for some reason or another, maybe you work a night shift, you will appreciate having a blackout blind in your bedroom. We all know how bothersome it is to try and get to sleep with day light shining in your eyes.
- Home Cinemas – Although this situation may require a 100% blackout, you may just about get away with a blackout roller blind.
In conclusion blackout roller blinds are great for rooms where you want to blackout most of the light. The reason they let light in is because the fabric is not secured at the sides or the bottom.
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