February 21st, 2010
Most of the time we choose a shade of magnolia when we decorate our homes. This reflects the colours we use for blinds and other furnishings. It make a refreshing change for Baileys blinds to install roller blinds in bolder and brighter colours.
Carnival conservatory roller blinds, shaped with chrome poles.
Conservatory roller blinds in carnival canary.
The roller blinds were made by Baileys Blinds in the Eastern Way industrial unit in Bury St Edmunds. The carnival canary fabric is mounted on 28mm diameter aluminium tubes and is raised and lowered by a chain operated unit mounted on one side.
The roller blinds are fitted so that the tops of the poles run in line along the conservatory window frames. The raising and lowering mechanisms are white in colour to blend in with the conservatory.
The shaped bottoms are cut out of the fabric and by hand using a template and are trimmed with braid. A pocket is formed to hold the chrome bottom bottom pole.
The roller blinds fixing brackets are powder coated in white and are attached to the conservatory frames using half inch long number 8 screws.www.baileysblinds.com.
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February 18th, 2010
Baileys blinds are often asked to supply and install wooden venetian blinds in bay windows. This is easy to do but there are things to consider before proceeding.
Wooden venetian blinds installed in square bay window
Baileys blinds normally find that the wooden venetian blinds have to be fitted into plasterboard. We fix other types of blinds into plasterboard using specialist fixings but we have found that due to their weight it is possible to pull wooden venetian blinds out of a plasterboard ceiling when the blind is raised and lowered. Baileys blinds only fix wooden venetian blinds into plasterboard ceilings when the customers agree to lift the blind slats as well as using the lift cords.
Corner veiw of wooden venetian blind in square bay
Sometimes it is not possible to eliminate gaps between venetian blinds where they meet in the corners. This is not usually a problem because the window mullions and supports cover the gaps. And all venetian blinds need to be dusted.www.baileysblinds.com.
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February 18th, 2010
Baileys Blinds have recently installed a venetian blind with 25mm wide slats on a bay window with three panels covered with curtains. The middle window has full sun during the day and the customers wanted shading from direct sunlight without closing the curtains. We could not fit blinds to the side windows but the side curtains could be closed while the venetian blind provided shading and allows light through the middle window.
Venetian blind in bay with side curtains open
The front window is a fixed pane and two side opening side windows make up the three window bay. There are protruding window handles on the two side windows which would interfere with the venetian blinds and prevent them from hanging properly. There was just enough room to allow a venetian blind to hang properly on the larger window because it has no protruding handles.
Venetian blind in bay window with curtains open
Venetian blinds with 25mm wide slats are raised and lowered with a cord and are rotated using a stick or wand. Venetian blinds look very neat and modern and allow for very easy and effective light control. Although they need to be dusted regularly Baileys Blinds find that venetian blinds still remain a popular choice for window shading.www.baileysblinds.com.
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February 1st, 2010
Carnival fabric from Louvolite is flame retardant, washable and has dim out properties which provide shading and uv protection in commercial and domestic blind installations. The hot pink colour shown in the images gives a warm pink glow in the conservatory.
Carnival hot pink with white wooden bottoms.
The roller blinds are fitted on the conservatory doors. The fabric just covers the glass and runs up and down behind the door handles.
Roller blinds on the conservatory doors.
The roller blinds are moved easily and smoothly up and down by a chain operated sidewinder. All of the brackets and components are manufactured in white. The fabric is mounted on 28mm diametre aluminium tube which will remain straight in the heat of the conservatory unlike cheap fibre tube which will warp.
Carnival Hot Pink roller blinds.
The Carnival hot pink roller blinds were made with white wooden bottoms instead of the usual sewn bottom. Baileys blinds manufacture and install roller blinds in and around Suffolk. Our showrooms are in Bury St Edmunds and Brandon or see our online catologue at www.baileysblinds.com.
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February 1st, 2010
Baileys Blinds were asked by Greenview Environmental Ltd to supply and install window blinds in their new premises at Linden House at the top of Kings Road in Bury St Edmunds.
Linden House, Kings Road, Bury St Edmunds.
Carnival flint vertical blinds from Baileys Blinds at Linden House in Bury St Edmunds
Greenview needed vertical blinds installed in the boardroom and roller blinds in their large meeting room. Baileys Blinds supplied vertical blinds and roller blinds made in Carnival flint fabric which toned in with the buildings internal colour scheme. Greenview needed a dim out fabric for the roller blinds in the large meeting room to allow the screen to be seen during presentations. Baileys Blinds installed Carnival to provide the level of shading required by Greenview. Carnival is also flame retardant and machine washable.
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January 25th, 2010
Towards the end of 2009 Baileys Blinds were asked by Mr Everetts to recover the awning outside their new sweet shop located on the Angel Hill in Bury St Edmunds. Mr Everetts changed to a darker colour to freshen up the shop front.
Baileys Blinds removing the old awning cover on Mr Everetts in Bury St Edmunds
Working from ladders Baileys Blinds replaced the shop awning cover while leaving the awning mechanism in situ. The new awning cover is made from acrylic fabric which is sewn into strips due to the large area covered by the awning.
The awning is extended and retracted manually from outside the shop using a long pole. When fully extended the awning will give protection from direct sunlight and reduce the heat gain from the sun inside the shop.
Mr Everetts black shop awning on Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds installed by Baileys Blinds.
If you prefer melted chocolate ask the people in Mr Everetts to leave their shop awning retracted.
For information about shop awning recovering or if you have any queries concerning any type of window blinds contact Baileys Blinds through www.baileysblinds.com.
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January 21st, 2010
Triangular Perfect Fit Conservatory Pleated Roofblinds
Baileys Blinds from Bury St Edmunds and Brandon in Suffolk supplied and installed pleated blinds in this conservatory roof using the Perfect Fit system from Louvolite.
There is no need to drill holes when fitting Perfect fit blinds.
Triangular and Rectangular Conservatory Pleated Roofblinds
Perfect fit blinds clip into place and will appear to become part of the window frame. They can be easily removed to allow the conservatory windows to be cleaned.
Perfect fit blinds do not clutter the window sills and are particularly suitable for tilt and turn windows in conservatories.
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January 12th, 2010
Baileys Blinds were asked by St Edmundsbury Borough council in Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk to replace the blackout roller blinds in the ballroom of The Athenaeum on Angel Hill.
Baileys Blinds removed the existing black blackout roller blinds and replaced them with white blackout roller blinds.(Blackout blinds do not have to be black).
We had to be very careful of the chandeliers while moving our ladders around the ballroom. Ivor had the idea of offering a chandelier cleaning service to the council. I would only agree if Ivor would be Dell Boy.
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September 25th, 2009
Overlooking St Edmunds House in Ipswich through Baileys Blinds venetian blinds.
Church looking through venetian blinds in Grimwade Street, Ipswich.
Baileys Blinds from Bury St Edmunds and Brandon, Suffolk, have just installed vertical blinds and 25mm venetian blinds in nine flats in Ipswich, Suffolk, built for M&D developments.
Vertical blinds were fitted in most of the rooms. They were made using Guardian fabric from Louvolite which is flame retardant and washable. Flame retardant fabrics are normally used in public buildings.
The french doors in the building open inwards. Baileys blinds installed 25 mm venetian blinds fitted into the glazing bars inside the doors. The venetian blind slats are tilted using an acetate wand and lifted and lowered with cords. The 25mm venetian blinds are narrow enough to allow the doors to be opened fully without damaging the venetian blinds.
The flats were to be completed on 26 September 2009 and Baileys Blinds completed the installation of the blinds on time as agreed.
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September 17th, 2009
Roman blind mounted on internal door
Roman blind in raised position.
Detail of roman blind.
Roman blinds are made of soft fabric which is divided into horizontal panels and is raised and lowered using a gear chain mechanism.
Roman blinds can be mouned inside or outside window recesses or on doors as shown in the image.
When Roman blinds are raised the panels do not retract fully and one length of fabric is left hanging. This may be a problem in bathrooms because the top vent window will be partially blocked.
Baileys blinds of Bury St Edmunds and Brandon supply and install roman blinds in Suffolk. You can view roman blind samples in our window blind showrooms in Bury St Edmunds and Brandon. You can find our contact details on www.baileysblinds.com
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