A canal boat has several important challenges to consider when it comes to fitting blinds – space is at a premium inside, the windows are often angled so that ordinary blinds would hang out into space and become ineffective, and insulation is even more vital than usual as the boat is vulnerable to extremes of temperature.
The right blinds choices can resolve all of these problems – so if you want to know more about what Expression Blinds can do for you, read on!
What To Consider For Canal Boat Blinds
Canal boat blinds should ideally be made to measure, and should fit any unusual pane shapes on your boat neatly to avoid compromising overall light control or privacy. They should be angled against any slanted windows and sit close to the frame when closed, instead of dangling away from the glass, which would allow light in and heat out – and they should also be made from an insulating material that will help to conserve heat in the winter and keep out the glare of the sun in summer.
It seems like a lot to juggle, but Expression Blinds have been solving complex problems for our customers for years, and we’ll be happy to help you find the perfect blinds for your boat!
The Best Blinds For Canal Boats
In our experience, the blinds that are most likely to provide what you’re looking for on the water might include:
Pleated Blinds, which provide incredible insulating value for both heat and sound, and which can be made from blackout material for total light control, or a material which allows the sunlight to filter through, creating a gorgeous environment in the boat’s interior at any time of day or night.
Roller Blinds, which are hardy, effective, and easily-adjustable, and which can provide great insulating and light control options while remaining very affordable and sturdy.
Roman Blinds, which provide a gorgeous, rustic charm to a home, and which can be made from thick, insulating material to provide the boat with a cosy, comfortable aesthetic, while keeping out light and cold (not to mention curious passers-by).
Perfect Fit or INTU Blinds, which fit within the window frames of your house boat, and can be adjusted up or down by simply moving the blind itself. These blinds types are very unobtrusive and sit flush with the window itself, so they won’t take up any room within the interior – plus, they effectively trap a layer of air between the blinds material and the window, providing excellent insulation.
There are many other blinds types available from Expression Blinds, and these are just a few that might suit you – our fitters will be happy to go through our ranges and help you find your ideal solution for your unique situation, no matter what that turns out to be. Give us a call today or click through to our Contact Page to book a free consultation!
Can I Buy Blinds Directly Online?
As well as fitting our made-to-measure blinds, Expression Blinds also sell them directly online through our online sales page – so you can cut out the middleman and fit the blinds yourself, enjoying a lower price tag and the same great results you’d get from any Expression Blinds product!
The only things you’ll need to do are take the measurements necessary to ensure a good fit, and then choose the blinds you’re looking for – besides that, it’s just a few clicks until your blinds are on their way!
Once you receive the blinds, installing them is as easy as fitting any other blinds set – just pop them on to the window the same way you’d install store-bought blinds, and since they’ve been made specifically to your measurements, they should fit exactly. Then settle back and enjoy the best of both worlds: made-to-measure canal boat blinds, without the cost of a fitter.
What to Expect in Your Free Consultation
Expression Blinds are motivated entirely by customer satisfaction – we will NEVER employ a commission-based salesperson or fitter, so all of our customers can be confident that they are being given the best recommendations and options for their needs.
One of the main ways that we ensure that level of customer satisfaction is with a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our fitters at the start of every job.
At a time that suits you, your fitter will come out and look at the space you need blinds for, speak to you about your wants and needs, what you hope to achieve with your blinds, and what options might do the best job for you. They’ll answer any questions you have, take any necessary measurements to make sure the blinds will fit perfectly, and provide you with a written quote that same day.
Since you’re getting a quote in writing, you’ll know that there won’t be any surprise extra fees or hidden charges further down the line – with Expression Blinds, what you see is what you get on pricing.
Our Location and Service Reach
Expression Blinds is based out of our workshop in Lymm, in Cheshire, so we’re able to fit our made-to-measure blinds all across the North West. We’ve got more than a decade of experience under our belt, and can provide our blinds to Liverpool, Warrington, Manchester, Chester, Blackburn, Stockport, Wigan, and St. Helens, as well as the whole of the North West besides! Wherever your canal boat is moored, we’re sure we’ll be able to help you – or if you’re too far away, you could always raise anchor and come to us!
Looking For More Information?
If you’d like to ask a few questions or talk in more detail to a member of our team, you can get in touch with Neil at the head office via the contact page on this site, which is available 24/7, or by calling the head office on 0161 241 9686 between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday. We’re looking forward to helping you!
