About BlindsExpress.com
BlindsExpress.com is a Victorville, California based privately held company whose history can be traced back to 1992. It is therefore, fair to say that the company has been in the business of offering high-quality window coverings to residents and businesses in the California County area for the past 27 years. Unlike most other companies, BlindsExpress.com have team of dedicated and knowledgeable window covering designers that help its clients find the best solution to their privacy, light control, insulation, ease of operation, child safety, and beautification.
Blindsexpress.com specializes in different areas including blinds, shutters, window coverings, in home consultation, window treatment design, custom window treatments, draperies, and shades.
Blinds Express has been providing quality window coverings to residents and businesses in the San Bernardino County area for over 25 years. We have expert window covering designers on staff to help you find the best solution for your privacy, light control, insulation, ease of operation, child safety, décor and budgetary needs. Once you have selected the perfect product for your windows, our certified installers will take care of the removal of your old window coverings as well as hanging your new ones. They will provide instructions on use and care of your new window coverings and answer any questions you have about them before they leave. Customer satisfaction is our top priority!
Blinds are the most popular window covering based on the results of our ongoing poll. 58% of people polled prefer blinds out of all window treatment options (750 people polled).
It's not surprising. They're highly functional and they can look great. They're a bit difficult to clean but the benefits outweigh the cleaning hassle. The next question is which type of blinds do you want
More often than not, the term 'blinds' refers to both blinds and shades. While all different types of blinds and shades serve the same basic function, there is a fundamental difference that separates the two. So, before we go any further, let's make sure we understand what makes them different
Blinds
Blinds come in a variety of different types, materials, and sizes. All blinds have individual slats, which adjust up and down. Blinds can also tilt from side to side, which allows you to control the amount of light entering the room. For most blinds, a cord located on one side of the blinds allow you to adjust the blinds up and down. A rod located on the other side of the blinds controls the tilt of the blinds, allowing you to open the slats, or close them.
Shades
Shades also come in many types, materials, and sizes. Unlike blinds, they're made from one piece of material, instead of individual slats. For this reason, they can be adjusted up and down, but not side to side
Vertical Blinds
Vertical blinds have individual slats that run along a track at the top of the blind. Depending on the style, vertical blinds either open from side to side, or by parting in the middle. These blinds are a popular choice for patio doors and floor to ceiling windows. But, they can still be used over smaller windows as well.
Venetian Blinds
Venetian blinds are the most popular style of blinds. They feature horizontal slats which attach with string or strips of cloth known as tapes. As Venetian blinds are raised, the bottom slat is pressed into the slat above it.
Mini Blinds
Mini blinds are very similar in operation to Venetian blinds. But, they feature slats of a smaller width than traditional Venetian blinds. The slats are usually about 1' thick.
Micro Blinds
Micro blinds are an even tinier version of mini-blinds. These types of blinds feature slats which are ½' thick.
Panel Blinds
Panel blinds are another popular choice for patio doors, as well as very large windows. Panel blinds feature sections which move along a track, which allows you to open and close them.
Pleated Shades
Pleated shades feature a piece of material that's pleated so that the shade forms an accordion-like pattern which can be raised or lowered. These shades have a similar look to Venetian blinds, while also 'softening' the look of the window. But, they cannot be adjusted from side to side, like blinds. Pleated shades are usually made from fabric or paper.
Cellular Shades
Cellular shades look similar to pleated shades and are also made from similar materials. However, unlike a pleated shade, cellular shades are made of two different pieces of material. The front and back sections of cellular shades are open in the middle, which creates a pocket that provides insulation. Cellular shades are available in a variety of different cell sizes designed to fit the needs of different windows. These shades are a great way to help your home stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Cellular shades also provide sound insulation, as well.
Roman Shades
Roman shades are a very traditional window covering made from fabric or materials like jute or seagrass. There are several different styles of Roman shades available, but they all share one thing in common: As a Roman shade is raised, it folds into itself, similar to how a Venetian blind operates. Since the fabric of a roman shade continues to fold into itself, it can create quite a large stack of fabric at the top of the window when they're raised completely. So, while Roman shades offer a beautiful and timeless look, they do remove a portion of the viewable space of your window when raised.
Roman shades are available both lined or unlined to suit different needs. The linings often offer additional features, like blackout and thermal linings.
oller Shades
Another popular shade option is roller shades. Roller shades are usually made from synthetic or natural fabrics and can be rolled up or down to suit your needs.
Roller shades are available in several different styles that mount to the window in a variety of different ways. The most economical roller shades feature an external system that allows you to see all of the different mechanisms and mounting hardware of the shade.
More stylish options are available which features valances, cornices or fascia's which hide all of the components of the shade and provide a more polished look. Like Roman shades, roller shades are available in a broad range of natural and synthetic fabrics and often have additional features such as thermal or blackout linings.
Tie-Up Shades
Tie-up shades are sort of like a cross between a shade and a curtain. Tie-Up shades are available in a broad range of materials. These shades are constructed from a piece of fabric which features ties that extend beyond the bottom of the shade. You can raise the shade by rolling it up and then tieing the shade in place. This style of shade offers a casual or country look that blends seamlessly with many styles of decor.
Solar Shades
Solar shades are very similar to roller shades. Their purpose to reduce the amount of sunlight, glare, UV rays and heat entering the room from outside while preserving the window's view. Solar shades are like sunglasses for your windows.
Skylight Shades
Skylight shades are available in many different styles including roller, pleated and cellular. These shades are designed to cover difficult to reach skylights. Cellular shades are especially popular for skylights because of their insulating properties. Skylight shades usually feature a largely removable rod that's used to raise, lower or adjust the shade. Sometimes, skylight shades are raised or lowered with a handle instead of a rod. Automatic versions are also available.