Plain-English help with window codes, fabrics, operation and frames, written by the SkylightBlinds.ie Team so you can order a blind that fits first time.
Featured guide · Window codes
The code on your window's ID plate is the only measurement you need. Here is where to look, how to read it, and what to do if the plate is worn or missing.
· SkylightBlinds.ie Team
Read the guideBuying guide
From window codes to fabric, operation and frame colour, here is how to choose the right blind for an attic bedroom, office or landing.
Brand guide
Keylite windows are common in Irish homes. Here is how to read the label, choose a blackout fabric and order a blind built for your exact window.
Brand guide
Fakro plates show the window type and size in a different format from other brands. Here is how to read them and order the right blind.
Fabric guide
The right fabric depends on how the room is used. A practical room-by-room look at when blackout makes sense and when translucent is the better choice.
Operation guide
Whether a manual or solar blind makes sense comes down to how high the window is and how often you use it. Here is an honest comparison.
Replacement
Replacing a tired or broken blind is usually straightforward. The key is ordering by the window's code, not the old blind, and knowing how to remove it.
Frame guide
The frame is the part of the blind you see around the window. Here is how silver and white compare, and the one rule to know: white is manual only.
