Integral window blinds are one of the best accessories for doors, no matter their type, either be Bifolding doors, french, windows or sliding doors, as well as for windows. 

This article will talk about what integral blinds are and what their main five benefits when adding them to your home. 

What are integral blinds? 

They are blinds that are placed between the two panes of glass in a double glazed unit. Double glazing is built with a gap between two panes of glass, and the integral blinds are sealed within those two panes. They can be easily operated using a device on the frame, and they’ve become more and more popular in recent years, due to the many benefits they offer. 

How can you install integral blinds? 

Integral blinds can be easily fitted within panes of glass, and they are an excellent solution for conservatories or mobile homes (caravans). Rooms that are not used during the whole year and have conventional blinds can gather a lot of dust, requiring a lot of deep cleaning, which is precisely where integral blinds can be the perfect solution to this problem. 

They are ideal for offices and commercial buildings too, and room partitions can quickly be blocked out using the magnetic integral blinds system, instead of struggling with wands or old-fashioned cords. 

1. Increased privacy and shading 

As they are the latest innovation in privacy and shading, integral blinds are designed to provide convenience in mind and enhance the modern appearance of windows and doors.

Integral blinds between the glass are horizontal, and they are always housed between the glass of a double glazed unit, sitting sealed between the glass. They are very discreet and out of reach, without affecting the performance of the glass itself. 

2. Less cleaning needed

Because integral blinds sit between the glass panels, they don’t need cleaning, adjustments, or dusting. They can lower, raise and tilt through simple external controls, and as a result, they are always protected for the life of the glass. 

Many houses have utility rooms and areas coming off the kitchen, which are part of the home’s hub. These rooms are usually fitted with either fully glazed, french or single doors, and they have only glass above and an obscure panel below. These rooms can quickly gather moisture from tumble dryers, and many people fit a fabric blind in these areas, which means that dust will settle in a lot easier on fabric than on integral blinds. 

Bonus? Integral blinds will look just as good in five years as they did when you’ve installed them, and this is without any maintenance!

3. Multiple closing/opening options

Integral blinds are operated manually by convenient cords with inbuilt safety features, and typically they work with an external magnet. Lifting and lowering the magnet will raise and lower the integral blinds, whilst rotating the magnet will tilt the blinds’ slats. 

There are even more options for you to choose from, such as automatic or electric opening on your integral blinds. They also work with home automation systems in no time! 

Our integral blinds have innovative designs, and they allow installation where a conventional blind may be an inconvenience, such as on a bi-fold door. It is essential to point out that integral blinds cannot currently be installed and used with triple glazed units. 

4. They are ideal for bi-folding doors

Our integral blind options offer three types of integral blinds designed for use in double glazed units, and one of their most outstanding features is that they allow you to enjoy the contemporary lines of new bi-folding doors without obscuring them.

Due to their unique ‘between the glass design,’ you can offer your home the exact privacy you want without having to hide your bi-folding doors with external fabric or any slatted blinds. They are also manufactured following the best technical specifications, and they have a guaranteed hermetic seal. 

5. Improved energy efficiency 

When kept in the closed position, integral blinds can help your glass units, and new doors retain more heat, which will be more energy efficient. This is simply because they can create a barrier between the inside and outside of your home. 

Integral blinds can be retrospectively fitted to most doors and windows whilst having a visually appealing design that can suit your exact wants and needs. They are also available in a wide variety of colours and options, and they can help you keep your house bright when opened, and highly secure when closed. 

If you are interested in purchasing your integral blinds, we provide industry-leading integral blinds renowned for their high quality, versatility and reliability. Why not give us a quick call on 0116 266 5088, or request a FREE quote to find out more on how you can benefit from installing your integral blinds on your windows and doors.