Blinds FAQ - All Your Questions About Blinds Answered

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NZ Blinds does not offer measuring or installation services. We are 100% online. We offer the best products available in New Zealand at very competitive prices. Measuring is straightforward and installation a breeze. If you need any more information, please make contact via our “mailto:[email protected]” and we will get back to you as soon as we are able.

Should you need help with measuring or installation, we suggest you contact a local handy person for assistance. Customers in the past have had positive experiences from local parties such as Hire a Hubby and/or Neighbourly website.

Free samples can be ordered on our site to help you make your decisions.

All our prices include GST and free delivery nationwide. Conditions apply to outlying islands and the Pacific Islands.

NZ Blinds is a 100% online company. We prefer that all our communication is via email. That way any of our staff can be up to date on any prior correspondence. Please contact us for further assistance.

Manufacture varies from time to time. See our home page for the latest time frames. Currently:

5 working days for 5 day blinds

7-8 working days for New Zealand manufactured ROLLER, VERTICAL, ALUMINIUM and FAUXWOOD venetians

45-50 working days for imported HONEYCOMB, FAUX WOOD and PHOENIXWOOD blinds

50-60 working days for imported SHUTTERS

Note: Christmas, weekends and of course factory closure dates/stat holidays are not working days.

Rest assured; we do all we can to ensure your new blinds are delivered to your door as soon as possible.

You will receive an email when your order is dispatched. Please allow 1-4 days for delivery nationwide.

Parts orders are dispatched with NZ Post or similar with a tracking number – available on request. The receiver’s phone # is displayed on the package.

Delivery of the Goods shall be deemed to be completed when: possession of the Goods is given to a carrier, courier or other bailee for the purpose of transmission to the Customer. NZ Post is thereafter in control of items and responsible for the delivery. NZ Blinds take no responsibility for stolen or lost items from your postal address/mail box. By purchasing from us you assume all responsibility for any risk of loss or theft during transit. Refunds will not be issued should these circumstances arise. </span>

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In the case of a missing delivery NZ Post can be contacted on https://www.nzpost.co.nz/contact-support

We suggest that you ask NZ Post for the GPS coordinates of the drop off if you are advised that delivery has taken place. We recommend checking with neighbours also. NZ Blinds shall not be required to take any action or supply any additional documentation in the event that the Goods are not delivered by the carrier, courier or bailee.

Sure, however as blinds are long and fragile, where possible you will receive them quicker if delivered to an urban address or courier depot.

For inside mounted blinds – supply the actual window measurements. The factory will make a small deduction.

For face fitted blinds the measurements ordered will be the exact measurements outside bracket to outside bracket (no deductions)

See our measuring guides.

Faux Wood blinds are heavy and consequently have a maximum size that is covered by full warranty (there can be extra wear and tear on the cords on larger units). We can, and do however, supply larger blinds (up to 2400 x 1500 or 1300 x 2600), particularly if they are not going to be raised and lowered a lot. These come with a limited warranty.
Wooden venetians have a maximum width of 2400mm.
Aluminium venetian blinds are lighter and 50mm slat blinds can be ordered up to 3600mm wide
Venetian blinds, in general, should be regarded as static blinds and only raised to clean windows and get to the window latch. Ideally assisting the lift by supporting the weight with your free hand.
Roller blinds, dependent on fabric come in 2700, 3000 and 3200 widths. They can be linked which reduces the gap between the blinds.
Honeycombs have a maximum width of 2500mm
Vertical Blinds are suitable for larger openings like ranch sliders 3500mm plus in width

Where available our blinds are sourced from NZ manufacturers. These include:

Aluminium venetians
NZ Faux wood venetians
Roller blinds
Vertical blinds
Outdoor blinds

Imported include:
Phoenixwood venetians
Honeycomb
imported Faux Wood venetians
Shutters

See our measuring guides

Windows with sloping tops can be accommodated with

25mm & 50mm aluminium venetian blinds

50mm & 63mm NZ manufactured Faux Wood Blinds

Vertical Blinds

Shutters

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Have a question about Roller Blinds?

There are 4 options available.

Curved or Flat (these are the same bar with the chosen style on the inside)

Wrapped – The blind fabric is wrapped around the base bar. Note: Not available on Vibe, Dawn or Aventus fabrics. This bar attracts a surcharge.

Modern silent – The Modern Silent comes is a heavier bar with a clear rubber insert on the back so is very efficient at dampening the sound from any blind movement in the wind hitting against your joinery. This bar attracts a surcharge.

The new Hub that is smaller, smarter, prettier and cheaper. What could be better?

UniConnect allows the user to link their motorised roller and venetian blinds
onto a W-Fi network, enabling control via smart APP and interaction with other
IT products.

Quick, straight forward set-up

Built-in bluetooth – making connecting to WiFi simple
Step-by-step prompts – for ease of use
Intergrates with a variety of Applications
Logical & intuitive
Versitile – due to it’s ability to:
Connect 30 motors
Create 20 scenes
Allocate 20 timers
Connect in up to 20 rooms
Status Feedback:
Shows blind position
Battery percentage
Signal strength
Slim design – space saving & discrete
Convieniance
Automation to suit your lifesyle
Control at your fingertips, from anywhere in the world
Works with all new and exisiting Uniflex RTS Motors

Free samples can be ordered on our site to help you make your decisions.

All our prices include GST and free delivery nationwide. Conditions apply to outlying islands and the Pacific Islands.

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Couldn’t find what you needed?

Have a question about Venetian Blinds?

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Top Slope Option
Uniflex Venetian Blind Specialty Shaped – NZ manufactured Faux wood
Points to Note
The maximum horizontal slope of the blind head-rail is 45 degrees.
The maximum width is 2500mm & minimum width is 400mm.
The maximum drop is 3 metres.
The maximum recommended area is 3 square metres.
The stagger cut upper slats require less distance between supporting ladder strings than is usual in a regular venetian blind. Typically, there would be twice as many ladder strings in a top sloping venetian blind compared to a regular blind. At the high end of a blind, there are 3 ladder strings spaced at 60mm apart (a shallow slope may have only 2).
These closely spaced tapes are to support the shorter upper slats. Across the rest of the blind, the remaining ladder strings are evenly spaced to suit the maximum unsupported distance of a slat. See diagram below.

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Have a question about Vertical Blinds?

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Have a question about Honeycomb Blinds?

A stand-out advantage of honeycomb shades is their unique ability to dampen noise. This sought-after quality makes them a great choice for children’s rooms, living rooms, or any other area where making the most of space matters without compromising on style.

The cord-free sliding solution is a polished way to add colour, style, and insulation to patio doors and ranch sliders, some of the biggest window openings in the house where energy loss is often overlooked. It is also a perfect way to section off rooms.

Cordless blinds feature a unique system that allows you to raise or lower the blind by holding the bottom rail and gently lifting upward. For certain products, motorization can also be added for even easier control.

Single-cell shades have one layer of cells or pockets, while double-cell shades have two layers of cells. Our innovative Honeycomb Shades feature a unique D-cell structure, which provides unparalleled insulation and makes it our most energy-efficient product.

A state-of-the-art honeycomb structure traps air between the cells to help keep your space at the optimal temperature in every season. Nearly as budget-friendly as standard blinds, upgrading to honeycomb shades is an affordable way to reduce your carbon footprint.

Portrait™ Honeycomb shades come in a wide variety of on-trend colours and delicately textured fabrics to match your décor. Their compact design is artfully minimalist, offering a crisp look that won’t distract from your view.

Portrait™ Honeycomb fabrics offer 3 different opacities from sheer to light filtering to room darkening. Room darkening and blackout fabrics significantly calm and darken rooms, up to 100% of UV light. Light-filtering fabrics block approximately 90% of UV light and help to create the perfect mellowed-out area. With sheer fabrics, they block as little as 49.9% of UV light for beautifully softened views of the outside and warm gentle light coming in. For complete darkness blackout shades are an ideal option.

You have plenty of options when shopping for new window treatments, so why choose Norman®? When it comes to modern cordless products Norman® outperforms the competition, excelling in:

Industry-leading warranty and customer support

Innovative design and technology

Quality materials and craftsmanship

Sustainable and eco-friendly practices

Innovative engineering and craftsmanship make Norman® products unrivalled in durability, performance, and longevity. By combining both style and function, we give you the perfect cordless blinds for your home. Shop our selection of cordless blinds to find the perfect solution for your space!

Utilizing unique construction and advanced materials, Portrait™ is made to insulate better. Experience fabric technologies that will make you feel more comfortable and save on energy.

Solar heat passes through windows in the summer, while indoor heat escapes in the winter. The circulation of indoor and outside air is also a cause of energy loss. Portrait™ honeycomb shades can significantly protect your home from these types of energy losses by trapping air between the pocket architecture – creating a more comfortable living environment year-round, while helping you leave a smaller carbon footprint.

Cellular shades just got a big upgrade! Minimalistically stylish and energy-efficient, our Portrait™ Honeycomb Shades now come equipped with next-gen technology. Their unique SmartFit™ lift system allows you to adjust the shades from the bottom up or top down. The innovative split control in award-winning SmartFit™ Dual Shades, allows each shade to be independently operated for the optimal amount of light, privacy and view.

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Couldn’t find what you needed?

Have a question about Outdoor Blinds?

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Couldn’t find what you needed?

Have a question about Shutters?

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FAQs

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