Vision Blinds

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Our vision blinds exclusively use genuine Louvolite head tubes, componentry and genuine Louvolite fabrics. All UK sourced and manufactured in NZ. It is important to know there are Chinese rip-off components and fabrics in the market, which have proved themselves not to last well. Genuine higher grade plastics and parts ensure the vision blind will operate smoothly, safely, and last a decent length of time. Problem areas for lesser copy-cat vision blinds are fraying edges and fast fading fabrics. They just aren't as smooth to operate either. The vision blinds we provide are manufactured to the highest of standards with parts and fabrics designed to last and handle our NZ UV conditions. How do I know there are plenty of lesser quality vision blind options available? – Because I'm approached often and asked to sell them. They don't stack up quality wise and I make a point of researching who's selling what and testing them out. Ensure genuine Louvolite vision blind fabrics and parts are used to ensure lasting quality vision blinds.

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The most important thing you need to know and do (or rather not do) is don't pull the control chain across the edge of the vision blind fabric. Vision blind fabric is delicate and repeated rubbing from control chains pulled on incorrect angles will damage and fray the edges of your vision blinds. This is misuse and isn't covered by your warranty. Please pull control chains smoothly and in a direction out towards you rather than across the edge of the vision blind fabric. Show the whole family the importance of this when using your vision blinds.

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A 'cassette' houses the vision blind at the top of the blind and comes in either Black or White. Vision blind cassettes can come with or without a fabric insert strip that runs along the front of the cassette. The fabric insert matches your chosen vision blind fabric and having it included looks best in my opinion. It provides styling and breaks up the 'bulk' of the vision blind cassette. If you don't like the fabric insert you could always pull it out after installation. Vision blind cassette housings, like the bottom-rails, are all professionally powder-coated for a superior finish and to provide extra durability.

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The control chains for vision blinds are all made from high-grade plastics and are available in colours: Beige, Black, Cream, Grey and White. There is also Stainless Steel at an extra $10 per blind. Vision blinds can also be motorised (POA).

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There is only one bottom-rail profile for vision blinds. It's an oval shape and is specific to vision blinds as it needs to allow the vision blind fabric to slide through it as you lift or drop the blind. Bottom-rail colours are available in: Black or White. The bottom-rails like the cassettes are all professionally powder-coated to be durable and create a superior looking finish.

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Think about who and how people will be using the vision blinds in general. Do you have kids, pets, or a clumsy husband? How rough are people going to be with the vision blinds in general or will you have control over them for the most part? Vision blinds may not be the best choice on thoroughfares such as sliding doors which get a lot of traffic. These are a more delicate blind type and should be treated as so to ensure the vision blind's longevity. It’s the fabric edges you want to be most mindful of – not dragging the control chain across the fabric edge, and pulling the blind up rather than letting humans slip out the door while the vision blind is still down thereby rubbing or snagging on that fabric edge.

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Ranch-sliders aren't the best location for vision blinds in my opinion and experience. They are a delicate fabric choice and having them over ranch-sliders will invariably mean they will be lifted up and down, completely, and often. Vision blinds are best used as a static blind, lifting them the 50 or 60mm only to alternate between the blockout mode and the sheer light-filtering mode. Vision blinds can be raised all the way up and down like a roller blind however this does defeat the purpose of having such an aesthetic and expensive window treatment. The best way to operate a vision blind is to keep it in its down position and adjust slightly as described above. Please know vision blinds are made from delicate fabrics and require TLC. They look amazing however are not as durable as roller blinds or other blind types.

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Yes. Please always sign for vision blinds as ‘subject to inspection’ regardless of how things look from the outside. If there’s visible damage to any of the packages, sign for as ‘damaged’. Once you've accepted and signed for your vision blinds we cannot make a claim with the courier company for any damages. Don’t panic, damage isn’t common, however in the event something is broken we're in a good position to claim against the courier company (if signed for as above). So you or I don't end up paying for damage caused by others. All vision blinds have been tested and leave the factory in perfect working condition.

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If blocking out as much light as possible is your main concern I would not recommend vision blinds. They are not designed to provide the best room darkening results. The side gaps are a little wider than roller blinds at approximately 18mm per side, and while the actual blockout strip portions of the vision blind fabric are blockout, (i.e; no light passes through that section of fabric) there will be light leakage between the stripes due to the nature of the product having two layers of fabric hanging with space in between them.

Vision blinds are more design and function combined than the best blockout solution available. They do an OK job, however if room darkening is paramount then blockout roller blinds would provide a better solution than vision blinds. Or if you want the ultimate room darkening solution and have a bigger budget then ask me to quote ZIPTRAK INTERIOR roller blinds which remove light leaks altogether. (Ziptrak Interior blinds are a SERVICE only product due to their more complex installation procedure).

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Yes, different vision blind fabric ranges sit at different price levels. All colours within a specific range however are all the same price. For example: all colours in the CAPRI range are the same price as each other. CAPRI is the most economical vision blind range (Level 1). FERRARA is Level 2. PARMA is Level 3. LAZIO, PORTOFINO, and RIMINI are all the most expensive, at Level 4.

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There are different brackets supplied whether you are 'inside mounting' or 'outside mounting' your vision blinds. Use one screw per inside mounted vision blind bracket, and two screws per outside mounted vision blind bracket. Screws are included with your vision blinds.

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'Inside fit' vision blind brackets and 'outside fit' vision blind brackets are different however during the measuring and ordering stage you'll be specifying which way you've measured for (DIY) or we'll be measuring for you (SERVICE). The factory will pack the correct vision blind brackets depending on what mounting method has been specified. Screws are also included with your vision blinds.

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Yes. For larger budgets and for those that like to push buttons and have things magically happen, we can motorise your vision blinds. If a motorised quote is over budget you can of course manually control your vision blind with a standard chain control.

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There is a showroom available however it isn't terribly handy to most NZ locations. Our vision blinds are made in Feilding. If you are local or close enough please visit 16 Darragh Road, Feilding. The showroom is open weekdays only and always attended, 8am – 4:30pm. View vision blinds and the available vision blind fabrics all in the showroom. Let the staff know Ryan at Blinds Online sent you.

If it is not practical to visit the showroom we can certainly send out the loan fabric range. We ask that you kindly return it when you have finished. Please email me your postal address if the quote is looking good and you want to view the fabric samples next. All the vision blind fabric colours can also be viewed online.