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Aluminum Mini Blinds — Stylish Look With Affordable Price

If you don’t like cheap look of vinyl mini blinds, consider their aluminum counterparts, which are also called metal window blinds. You will need some extra money for them, but these expenses will pay back. Aluminum mini blinds are more durable and sturdy than vinyl mini blinds, they come in a wide variety of colors, and they have a stylish and modern look.


Sizes

  • ½” micro-blinds
  • 1” mini blinds
  • 1 3/8” mini blinds
  • 2” blinds, which are also called macro blinds; they are actually not considered to be mini
2” blinds give you a better view when they are opened; with 1” blinds, however, you can adjust light better.

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Colors

Aluminum mini blinds have such a huge assortment of solid pastel- or bright-colored, glossed, or textured blinds, that it may be difficult for you to make a decision. If you need window treatment for a contemporary interior, you can get silver, gold, bronze, or even black aluminum mini blinds. In addition you can also combine two or three colors in one blind for an impressive decorative effect.

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Features

Aluminum blinds come in 6, 8, and sometimes 9 gauge. (Gauge indicates the thickness of the aluminum slats.) 8 and 9 gauge slats are sturdier than 6 gauge slats, and aluminum blinds are in general sturdier than blinds made out of vinyl. They also provide better light control in comparison to their vinyl equivalents. Aluminum mini blinds can be scratch resistant, anti-static, and dust-repelling.

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Advantages

  • More durable and sturdy than vinyl mini blinds.
  • Block light better.
  • Look more elegant than vinyl blinds.
  • Have a huge selection of colors.
  • Easy to maintain.

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Disadvantages

  • Don’t have insulation features.
  • Not as resistant to scratches as vinyl blinds.
  • May fold and bend, though not as easily as vinyl mini blinds.

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Manufacturers

  • Hunter Douglas — slat sizes: ½", 1", 2"
  • Bali — slat sizes: ½", 1", 2"
  • Graber — slat sizes: ½", 1", 2"
  • Levolor — slat sizes: ½", 1", 1-3/8", 2"
  • Kirsch — slat sizes: ½", 1", 1-3/8", 2"

Many companies provide additional options for their mini blinds, such as:

  • No-holes or hidden holes options, for complete light blockage.
  • Decorative tapes for 2” mini blinds.
  • Decorative valances.
  • Cut-outs for non-standard shapes, door knobs, etc.
  • 2 or 3 blinds on one headrail for wide windows.
If you look for mini blinds in your neighborhood stores or online, you can find many others manufacturers, which make high-quality aluminum blinds.

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If you need quick, economical, yet aesthetic window treatment for your house, or apartment, — shop for mini blinds, — you will get a practical solution, and your interior will become more attractive.

Vinyl Mini Blinds
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Elegant fabric, practical vinyl, or modern look of aluminum — which vertical blinds do you prefer?
Fabric, vinyl, aluminum...Different types of vertical blinds have different advantages.

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