Slim louvres for patio doors, conservatories and large windows
Vertical Blinds in Kent
Vertical blinds dominate the windows that other blinds struggle with. Patio doors. Floor-to-ceiling glazing. Wide picture windows in conservatories and offices. Bay windows where each section has different light requirements. The format – slim individual louvres on a top track – works for openings that are wider than they are tall, and it stacks neatly out of the way when you want a clear view. We make them across Kent.
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Individual louvres on a top track
What Are Vertical Blinds?
A vertical blind has slim individual fabric or PVC louvres hanging vertically from a top track. Each louvre rotates so you can tilt them open for filtered daylight or closed for full coverage. The whole bank slides along the track to stack at one end (or split to both ends) when you want a clear view. Compared with horizontal blinds, the louvres don’t collect dust as readily and they handle wide openings without sagging.
Standard louvre width is 89mm. Slim 127mm louvres are available where you want a stronger visual statement on large windows. Plain weaves give a subtle finish; textured fabrics give richer character; PVC handles damp environments where fabric would fail. Bottom chains keep the louvres in line during operation – we leave them off if you prefer the cleanest look, fit them on if you want maximum stability.
Patio doors, conservatories, large windows, offices
Where Vertical Blinds Win
Vertical blinds suit the windows that other blinds struggle with – patio doors, conservatories, large picture windows, bay openings. Below are the four contexts where they consistently win.
Patio doors. Vertical blinds slide back to one side when the door’s open and pull across when closed. The standard answer for any rear-garden patio set.
Conservatories. Wide glazed walls take vertical blinds well. Pair with pleated roof blinds for full conservatory dressing.
Home offices. Anti-glare fabrics protect screen glare without darkening the room.
Bay windows. Each section of the bay tracks independently. We have a guide on how to fit vertical blinds in a bay window.
What changes from a roller install
Vertical Blind Installs From Start to Finish
Vertical installs are slightly more technical than rollers because the track has to run perfectly level over wide spans. Here is the three-stage process.
Survey
Vertical blind surveys are slightly longer than roller surveys because we need to measure the head depth above the track, the wall material the brackets will fix into, and the stack position when the louvres are open. Bay windows take longer because each bay section needs its own measurement.
Manufacture
UK workshop manufacture, typically three to five weeks from order. Each louvre is cut to length and weighted at the bottom for hang stability.
Install
Track up first, levelled across the full run. Louvres hung from the carriers one at a time. Bottom chain (if specified) connects the bottoms of the louvres for stability. We test the slide and the tilt before we leave.
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Key Benefits of Vertical Blinds
Our vertical blinds offer numerous advantages that make them an excellent choice for any home:
- Low maintenance – easy cleaning and many machine-washable options
- Huge variety of fabrics, styles, and colours available
- Maximum privacy when louvres are fully closed
- Excellent insulation against sound and heat
- Simple operation via chain, cord, or wand controls
- Perfect for large windows and patio doors
- 180-degree rotation for precise light control
With vertical blinds from The VIP Shutter Co in Kent, you can easily add style, texture, and colour to any window. Contact us today to start your window transformation!
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Our Complete Window Covering Offering
If you are searching for the finest kent shutters, The VIP Shutter Co offers a complete range of made to measure plantation shutters that combine architectural elegance with proven, measurable performance. Independent testing has shown that a well fitted shutter can reduce heat loss through a window by up to 52 per cent, which is why so many homeowners now regard them as an energy efficient upgrade as well as a design choice.
Every shutter is cut to your precise sizes and finished to the colour, stain, or bespoke RAL shade of your choosing. We offer six classic styles, each available in sustainably sourced hardwood, engineered MDF, and waterproof ABS, with louvre sizes of 47 mm, 63 mm, 76 mm, and 89 mm, and either central or discreet hidden tilt.
What we do differently
Why Customers Ask Us For Vertical Blinds
On wide vertical runs, the install detail makes or breaks the result. Three things separate a good vertical install from a bad one.
Track levelling on wide runs
On a vertical blind across a 3-metre patio door, the track has to run perfectly level. Even a small slope makes the louvres drift. We use a long spirit level, not a short one, and we shim if the lintel itself isn’t level.
Slat width recommendation
Most retailers default to 89mm. We’ll recommend 127mm when the room or the window calls for it. The wider slats often look better in modern interiors but cost slightly more.
Bay window expertise
Vertical blinds in bay windows need careful track design – typically a separate track per bay section, with louvres that stack inward toward the corners. We’ve fitted plenty of bay verticals and we know how to do it cleanly.
Carpenter-led service
The same person visits your home to take the measurements and then returns to carry out the installation. Because one set of hands handles the whole job, every dimension is checked and trusted from start to finish.
Vertical blind questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Each section tracks independently. See our guide on fitting vertical blinds in a bay window.
89mm for most domestic windows. 127mm for very large windows or modern interiors where you want a stronger architectural statement.
Not if the bottom chain is fitted. The chain connects the bottoms of the louvres and stops them swinging. We leave it off only if you prefer the cleanest visual.
Yes. Most ranges can be motorised, with the louvre tilt and the slide both remote-controlled.
Yes. PVC handles damp environments (kitchens, bathrooms, conservatories) without warping or staining. Fabric verticals suit dry rooms and give a softer finish.
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