Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 977206)

When I moved in this flat 9 years ago I put up plastic venetian blinds at the four windows.

I am contemplating replacing them with aluminium venetian ones.

I have sent for a Hilarys Blinds brochure.
Has anyone here used that firm?

Are they very expensive and are they good value for money? frank opinions appreciated.

Alternateively, if you have got venetian blinds from some other firm, I would like their name and your opinions on their blinds too.

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 977215)

We have used Hilarys, Margaret for a Roller Blind on our large Kitchen Window, Had it about 3 years now n are well pleased wi it, aint the cheapest firm as yeh say, but we have no regrets, I would assume Venetian are just as good? if that helps?:)

Originally Posted by Gordon Booth (Post 977227)

Why go from plastic to aluminium? Aluminium might be easier to kink when cleaning them and the coat could scratch through. Perhaps someone knows if there are advantages?

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 977236)

I have had aluminium ones at a house I owned in the past. The slats are bigger and so are less cumbersome to dust.

Narrow slat plastic ones bend easily when you try to wipe them in situ, and as years have passed they are getting brittle.

These plastic ones have seen me through 9 years and were Glynn Webb cheapos, trimmed and fitted by me. I once was fit enough to take them down and soak them at least once a year. Now I don't have a bath to soak them in they are bothersome.

PS just seen your post Susie - will look for their website - thanks

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 977238)

I'm thinking of replacing the blinds in both my living room and bedroom shortly

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 977244)

Wait until after your bathroom refurb - plaster dust gets everywhere

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 977252)

Don't worry I am Margaret, think I'm going to shut myself in the living room while they're doing it, I have my oxygen plumbed in there so I'll take away the possibility of somebody doing a mick and standing on the pipes:D

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 977257)

They will require access to your kitchen sink for water to mix plaster.
If the layout of your flat is the same as mine, shutting yourself in the living room won't work.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 977261)

Well it will be the same Margaret, but they've got water in the bathroom,

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 977266)

Not when the only appliance in there is the toilet!
They leave one for you 'temporary fixed' - just dont wobble when you sit on it

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 977236)

I have had aluminium ones at a house I owned in the past. The slats are bigger and so are less cumbersome to dust.

Narrow slat plastic ones bend easily when you try to wipe them in situ, and as years have passed they are getting brittle.

These plastic ones have seen me through 9 years and were Glynn Webb cheapos, trimmed and fitted by me. I once was fit enough to take them down and soak them at least once a year. Now I don't have a bath to soak them in they are bothersome.

PS just seen your post Susie - will look for their website - thanks