How to Choose the Best Block out Blinds?

Blockout blinds are used in cases where the light entering the room has to be completely blocked. Apparently, the ugly truth is most of the ‘blinds’ do not actually live up to their name. The most used Venetian blinds hide only a part of the sunlight that enters the room.

Blockout blinds are far better in blocking the light entering the room. The use of these blinds is predominant in bedrooms, both for adults and kids. Some parents want the room to stay dark even in early mornings to prevent the kids from waking up early and getting into trouble. These blinds are also used to enhance privacy and are frequently used in media rooms, where light is not needed when a movie is being played.

Venetian Blinds
There are different types of block out blinds, based on the material and the design. Venetian blinds with thicker materials can be used, but they still have gaps through which light may enter. These Venetian blinds are also not used in places where privacy is an issue.

Wooden Venetian blinds are another choice when it comes to block out blinds. The wood definitely blocks more sunlight when compared to normal Venetian blinds. However, there would still be gaps and they are more prominent than those in Venetian blinds made of fabric. Hence, they would again allow some light to pass through, even though they block most of the light coming in.

Roller Blinds

Roller blinds are considered to be the best blockout blinds. Here are a few reasons. Firstly, they are either made of fabric or metal. The location of the roller blind plays a very important role if you want to achieve a perfectly functioning block out blind. Fitting the roller blind inside the recess is going to be a huge failure since the brackets and the mechanism will not allow the fabric to be close to the wall. This will allow some light to pass through the sides of the blind. Hence, complete blockage of light will not be possible.

On the other hand, roller blind can be fitted outside the window and controlled by a motorised mechanism through a remote. If this is done, most of the light entering the room will be blocked. The roller blind has to be a bit bigger than the window to achieve 99% of light blockage.

Choosing the correct type of fabric is also essential. Most blockout blinds online are chosen with an extra layer of vinyl fabric. Some of them have aluminium or metal embedded in them. If these steps are followed, the best blinds can be chosen and set up easily.

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